Epworth, Iowa facts for kids
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Epworth, Iowa
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St. Patrick Catholic Church
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"Small town, Big heart"
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Location in the State of Iowa
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 Epworth, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Dubuque |
| Named for | Epworth, England |
| Area | |
| • City | 1.78 sq mi (4.61 km2) |
| • Land | 1.78 sq mi (4.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Population
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| • City | 2,023 |
| • Density | 1,137.80/sq mi (439.28/km2) |
| • Metro | 92,384 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52045
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-25725 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456385 |
| Website | Official site of the City of Epworth, Iowa: http://epworthiowa.org/ |
Epworth is a small city in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States. It's part of the larger Dubuque, Iowa area. In 2020, about 2,023 people lived there. This was more than the 1,428 people who lived there in 2000.
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History of Epworth
Epworth started as a town in 1855. It was named after a town in England. That English town was the birthplace of John Wesley, a famous religious leader. Epworth officially became a city on November 20, 1879.
Geography of Epworth
Epworth is located at 42°26′45″N 90°55′52″W / 42.44583°N 90.93111°W. This means it's in the northern part of the United States.
The city covers a total area of about 1.56 square miles (4.04 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Epworth is located along U.S. Route 20. It is about 12 miles (19 km) west of Dubuque.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 348 | — |
| 1900 | 549 | +57.8% |
| 1910 | 520 | −5.3% |
| 1920 | 468 | −10.0% |
| 1930 | 464 | −0.9% |
| 1940 | 454 | −2.2% |
| 1950 | 536 | +18.1% |
| 1960 | 698 | +30.2% |
| 1970 | 1,132 | +62.2% |
| 1980 | 1,380 | +21.9% |
| 1990 | 1,303 | −5.6% |
| 2000 | 1,428 | +9.6% |
| 2010 | 1,860 | +30.3% |
| 2020 | 2,023 | +8.8% |
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2020 Census Information
In 2020, there were 2,023 people living in Epworth. There were 699 households and 504 families. The city had about 1,137.7 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Epworth were White (90.9%). There were also people who identified as Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and people from two or more races. About 1.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Epworth was 35.5 years. About 28% of the people were under 20 years old. The population was almost equally split between males (50%) and females (50%).
2010 Census Information
In 2010, Epworth had 1,860 people. There were 643 households and 488 families. The population density was about 1,192.3 people per square mile. Most residents (93.9%) were White. There were also smaller groups of African American and Asian residents. About 0.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 33.1 years. About 28.7% of residents were under 18 years old. The city had slightly more males (51.5%) than females (48.5%).
Economy
Epworth is the fifth-largest city in Dubuque County. Many new homes have been built here. A lot of people who live in Epworth work in nearby Dubuque or other communities. The city's population grew quite a bit between 2000 and 2006.
Education
Epworth has several schools for students.
Public Schools
All public school students in Epworth attend schools in the Western Dubuque Community School District. Younger students go to Epworth Elementary School for kindergarten through fifth grade. Middle school students attend Drexler Middle School in nearby Farley. High school students go to Western Dubuque High School, which is located in Epworth.
Private Schools
Epworth also has private school options. Seton Catholic Elementary School-Epworth is part of a larger Catholic school system. Students in grades 1-2 go to the Epworth building. Students in grades 3-5 attend a building in Peosta, Iowa. Grades 6-8 go to a building in Farley. For high school, private school students can attend Beckman High School in Dyersville, Iowa or Wahlert High School in Dubuque, Iowa.
Colleges and Universities
Epworth is home to Divine Word College. This is a Roman Catholic seminary, which is a special college for people studying to become priests.
Notable People
Some well-known people have connections to Epworth:
- Henry Waechter (born 1959) was a professional football player. He played as a defensive lineman for the 1985 Chicago Bears and was part of the team that won Super Bowl XX.
- Thomas J. Wickham Jr. (born 1968) has been the Parliamentarian for the U.S. House of Representatives since 2012. This role helps guide how the House follows its rules.
- Tom Hancock (1948-2016) was a state senator for Iowa.
See also
In Spanish: Epworth (Iowa) para niños
