Emerson, Iowa facts for kids
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Emerson, Iowa
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Location of Emerson, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Mills |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 403 |
| • Density | 1,580.39/sq mi (610.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51533
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-25500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456360 |
Emerson is a small city located in Mills County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 403 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the heart of America.
History
Emerson has a simple history. It was once an important stop for trains. The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad used it as a place to ship goods. This helped the town grow in its early days.
Geography
Emerson is located in western Iowa. Its exact location is 41.018506 degrees north and -95.401975 degrees west. This means it's in the northern part of the world, west of the Prime Meridian.
The city covers a total area of about 0.26 square miles (0.66 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population
The number of people living in Emerson changes over time. Every ten years, the United States counts its population in something called a census. This helps us understand how communities are growing or shrinking.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 456 | — |
| 1890 | 404 | −11.4% |
| 1900 | 502 | +24.3% |
| 1910 | 478 | −4.8% |
| 1920 | 475 | −0.6% |
| 1930 | 512 | +7.8% |
| 1940 | 498 | −2.7% |
| 1950 | 556 | +11.6% |
| 1960 | 521 | −6.3% |
| 1970 | 484 | −7.1% |
| 1980 | 502 | +3.7% |
| 1990 | 476 | −5.2% |
| 2000 | 480 | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 438 | −8.8% |
| 2020 | 403 | −8.0% |
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2020 Census Details
In 2020, the census showed that 403 people lived in Emerson. There were 166 households, which means 166 different homes or groups of people living together. About 115 of these were families.
The city had about 1,582 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Emerson were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds or identified with two or more races. About 1.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Emerson was about 43.9 years old.
- About 24% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 22% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 22% were 65 years old or older.
Slightly more than half of the population (51.9%) was male, and 48.1% was female.
2010 Census Details
The census in 2010 counted 438 people living in Emerson. There were 186 households at that time. The population density was about 1,685 people per square mile.
About 27% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (55.4%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.35 people.
The median age in 2010 was 45.8 years.
- About 21.9% of residents were under 18.
- About 31.5% were between 45 and 64.
- About 19.2% were 65 or older.
The city's population was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.
Education
Students in Emerson attend schools within the East Mills Community School District. This district provides education for children living in the community.
See also
In Spanish: Emerson (Iowa) para niños
