Elliott, Iowa facts for kids
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Elliott, Iowa
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Location of Elliott, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Montgomery |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.42 sq mi (1.10 km2) |
| • Land | 0.42 sq mi (1.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 338 |
| • Density | 797.17/sq mi (308.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51532
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-24915 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394663 |
Elliott is a small city in Montgomery County, Iowa, United States. It is located along the East Nishnabotna River. In 2020, the city had a population of 338 people.
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A Look Back in Time
Elliott was founded in the year 1879. This means it has been a community for over 140 years.
Where is Elliott?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Elliott covers a total area of about 0.42 square miles (1.10 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Elliott?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 177 | — |
| 1890 | 317 | +79.1% |
| 1900 | 516 | +62.8% |
| 1910 | 528 | +2.3% |
| 1920 | 586 | +11.0% |
| 1930 | 556 | −5.1% |
| 1940 | 548 | −1.4% |
| 1950 | 482 | −12.0% |
| 1960 | 459 | −4.8% |
| 1970 | 423 | −7.8% |
| 1980 | 493 | +16.5% |
| 1990 | 399 | −19.1% |
| 2000 | 402 | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 350 | −12.9% |
| 2020 | 338 | −3.4% |
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The population of Elliott has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1880, there were 177 people. The population grew to over 500 by the early 1900s. Since then, it has slowly decreased.
Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 338 people living in Elliott. These people lived in 147 households. Most residents were White, making up about 96.4% of the population. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 0.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in Elliott was 39.6 years. This means half the people were younger than 39.6 and half were older. About 26.3% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, 16.6% of the people were 65 years old or older. The city had a nearly equal number of males and females.
Education in Elliott
Students in Elliott attend public schools operated by the Griswold Community School District. This district provides education for children in the area.
Famous People from Elliott
- Elvin Bishop – A talented musician who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015. He was a founding member of the famous Paul Butterfield Blues Band.
- Janet Thompson – A skilled basketball player.
See also
In Spanish: Elliott (Iowa) para niños
