Elk Run Heights, Iowa facts for kids
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Elk Run Heights, Iowa
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Elk Run Heights City Hall
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Location of Elk Run Heights, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Black Hawk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.09 sq mi (2.82 km2) |
| • Land | 1.08 sq mi (2.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
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| • Total | 1,069 |
| • Density | 986.16/sq mi (380.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50707
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-24870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456301 |
Elk Run Heights is a small city in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. It's located in Black Hawk County. In 2020, about 1,069 people lived there. It's part of a larger area that includes the cities of Waterloo and Cedar Falls.
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A Look Back: History of Elk Run Heights
Elk Run Heights became a city in 1951.
Where is Elk Run Heights? Geography Facts
Elk Run Heights is located in Iowa. Its exact position is 42.468587 degrees north and -92.257290 degrees west.
The city covers a total area of about 1.06 square miles (2.82 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Elk Run Heights is a suburb of the larger city of Waterloo.
Who Lives Here? Population and People
The city's population has changed over the years. Here's how many people lived in Elk Run Heights during different census years:
- 1960: 1,124 people
- 1970: 1,175 people
- 1980: 1,186 people
- 1990: 1,088 people
- 2000: 1,052 people
- 2010: 1,117 people
- 2020: 1,069 people
2020 Census: A Closer Look
In 2020, the city had 1,069 people living in 447 households. There were 338 families. The city had about 986 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Elk Run Heights were White (92.3%). Other groups included Black or African American (0.7%), Native American (0.8%), Asian (0.1%), and Pacific Islander (0.4%). About 5.1% of residents were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 4.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the city was 45.8 years old.
- 19.5% of residents were under 20 years old.
- 26.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 29.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 21.0% were 65 years old or older.
The population was split almost evenly between males (50.0%) and females (50.0%).
2010 Census: What the Numbers Showed
In 2010, 1,117 people lived in Elk Run Heights. There were 461 households and 337 families. The population density was about 1,054 people per square mile.
The racial makeup was mostly White (94.6%). Other groups included African American (1.7%), Native American (0.3%), Asian (0.1%), and Pacific Islander (0.1%). About 2.7% of people were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 2.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 44.1 years.
- 19.3% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 8.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 23% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 33.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 15.6% were 65 years old or older.
The city had slightly more females (50.1%) than males (49.9%).
Learning and Schools
The Waterloo Community School District provides education for the children living in Elk Run Heights.
See also
In Spanish: Elk Run Heights (Iowa) para niños
