Edgewood, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Edgewood, Iowa
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Edgewood's library and water tower
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Location of Edgewood, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| Counties | Delaware, Clayton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.94 sq mi (2.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.94 sq mi (2.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 909 |
| • Density | 963.94/sq mi (372.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
52042, 52044
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-24060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456235 |
| Website | www.edgewoodiowa.com |
Edgewood is a small city in Iowa, a state in the United States. A main road, Highway 3, goes right through the middle of Edgewood. This road also divides the city between two counties: Clayton and Delaware.
The first post office opened in Edgewood in 1852. Edgewood officially became a city in 1892. In 2020, about 909 people lived there. This was a small decrease from 923 people in 2000.
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Where is Edgewood Located?
Edgewood is found at coordinates 42.644845 degrees north and -91.401792 degrees west. The northern part of the city is in Lodomillo Township in Clayton County. The southern part is in Honey Creek Township in Delaware County.
The city covers a total area of about 2.44 square kilometers (0.94 square miles). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Edgewood?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 216 | — |
| 1900 | 565 | +161.6% |
| 1910 | 555 | −1.8% |
| 1920 | 617 | +11.2% |
| 1930 | 638 | +3.4% |
| 1940 | 716 | +12.2% |
| 1950 | 696 | −2.8% |
| 1960 | 767 | +10.2% |
| 1970 | 786 | +2.5% |
| 1980 | 900 | +14.5% |
| 1990 | 842 | −6.4% |
| 2000 | 923 | +9.6% |
| 2010 | 864 | −6.4% |
| 2020 | 909 | +5.2% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Population in 2020
According to the 2020 census, 909 people lived in Edgewood. There were 379 households and 231 families. The city had about 372 people per square kilometer (964 people per square mile).
Most of the people in Edgewood were White (96.3%). A small number were from other racial groups. About 1.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Edgewood was 42.1 years old.
- About 24.2% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 27.0% were 65 years old or older.
More females lived in Edgewood (55.1%) than males (44.9%).
Population in 2010
In the 2010 census, 864 people lived in Edgewood. There were 385 households. The population density was about 495 housing units per square mile.
Most people were White (99.1%). About 0.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age was 46.6 years old.
- About 21.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 28.6% were 65 years old or older.
More females lived in Edgewood (54.3%) than males (45.7%).
Schools in Edgewood
The Edgewood–Colesburg Community School District is in charge of the public schools in Edgewood.
Fun Events in Edgewood
Edgewood hosts an exciting annual event called the Edgewood Rodeo Days. This rodeo includes events that are part of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.
Famous People from Edgewood
- Henry Otley Beyer (1883–1966): He was an American anthropologist who spent most of his life in the Philippines.
- Lloyd Appleton (1906-1999): He was a well-known wrestler.
See also
In Spanish: Edgewood (Iowa) para niños
