Elberon, Iowa facts for kids
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Elberon, Iowa
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Location of Elberon, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Tama |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.66 sq mi (1.70 km2) |
| • Land | 0.66 sq mi (1.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 184 |
| • Density | 280.92/sq mi (108.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52225
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-24375 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456261 |
Elberon is a small city located in Tama County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 184 people lived there.
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History of Elberon
Elberon got its name from a place called Elberon, New Jersey. A post office opened here way back in 1882. This means the town has been around for a long time!
Geography of Elberon
Elberon is located in the state of Iowa. It covers a total area of about 0.65 square miles (1.7 square kilometers). That's not very big, and all of it is land, with no large lakes or rivers inside the city limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Elberon has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the table below.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 344 | — |
| 1910 | 336 | −2.3% |
| 1920 | 349 | +3.9% |
| 1930 | 254 | −27.2% |
| 1940 | 256 | +0.8% |
| 1950 | 225 | −12.1% |
| 1960 | 211 | −6.2% |
| 1970 | 203 | −3.8% |
| 1980 | 194 | −4.4% |
| 1990 | 203 | +4.6% |
| 2000 | 245 | +20.7% |
| 2010 | 196 | −20.0% |
| 2020 | 184 | −6.1% |
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What the 2020 Census Showed
In 2020, the census counted 184 people living in Elberon. There were 76 households, which are like homes where people live. Most people living in Elberon were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds.
About 22.8% of the people were under 20 years old. Also, about 20.1% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the city was about 41.5 years. The number of males and females was almost equal.
What the 2010 Census Showed
Back in 2010, there were 196 people living in Elberon. There were 74 households at that time. Most of the people were White, similar to the 2020 census.
About 24.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 17.3% were 65 years or older. The average age was 38.5 years. There were slightly more males than females living in the city.
Education in Elberon
Students in Elberon attend public schools run by the Benton Community School District. This district helps make sure kids in the area get a good education.
