Elkport, Iowa facts for kids
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Elkport, Iowa
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Location of Elkport, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Clayton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 29 |
| • Density | 116.47/sq mi (45.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52044
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-24825 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456310 |
Elkport is a small city located in Clayton County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, only 29 people lived there. This was a big change from the year 2000, when 88 people called Elkport home.
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A Look Back at Elkport's History
Elkport became a town in 1855. It got its name from a nearby stream called Elk Creek.
The Big Flood of 2004
In May 2004, Elkport faced a very serious flood. The flood caused a lot of damage to the town. After the flood, everyone living in Elkport made a big decision. They chose to sell their homes to the United States federal government. This was part of a special program called a "buyout."
The government bought the homes so they could be torn down. This helped keep people safe from future floods. By September 2006, almost all of Elkport's buildings were removed.
Who Lives in Elkport?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 243 | — | |
| 1900 | 326 | — | |
| 1910 | 210 | −35.6% | |
| 1920 | 202 | −3.8% | |
| 1930 | 116 | −42.6% | |
| 1940 | 130 | 12.1% | |
| 1950 | 99 | −23.8% | |
| 1960 | 100 | 1.0% | |
| 1970 | 87 | −13.0% | |
| 1980 | 98 | 12.6% | |
| 1990 | 82 | −16.3% | |
| 2000 | 88 | 7.3% | |
| 2010 | 37 | −58.0% | |
| 2020 | 29 | −21.6% | |
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Elkport's Population in 2020
The census in 2020 counted 29 people living in Elkport. These people lived in 4 different homes. All 4 of these homes were families.
Most of the people living in Elkport (about 96.6%) were White. No one identified as Black, Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. A small number (3.4%) identified as being from two or more races. No one identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Ages
Out of the 4 homes, one home had children under 18 living there. All of the homes were made up of married couples living together. There were no homes with single parents or people living alone.
The average age of people in Elkport was about 45.8 years old.
- About 34.5% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 10.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 44.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10.3% were 65 years old or older.
More females lived in Elkport than males. About 58.6% of the residents were female, and 41.4% were male.
Education in Elkport
Students living in Elkport attend schools within the Central Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Elkport (Iowa) para niños
