Fairbank, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fairbank, Iowa
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Fairbank post office
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Location of Fairbank, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| Counties | Buchanan, Fayette |
| Incorporated | May 12, 1891 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2) |
| • Land | 0.73 sq mi (1.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
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| • Total | 1,111 |
| • Density | 1,511.56/sq mi (583.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50629
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-26355 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456462 |
Fairbank is a small city in Iowa, USA. It is special because it is located in two different counties: Buchanan and Fayette counties! In 2020, about 1,111 people lived there.
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Where is Fairbank?
Fairbank is located in the state of Iowa. The city covers a total area of about 0.73 square miles. Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Who Lives in Fairbank?
This section tells us about the people living in Fairbank over time.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 223 | — |
| 1890 | 448 | +100.9% |
| 1900 | 644 | +43.8% |
| 1910 | 618 | −4.0% |
| 1920 | 657 | +6.3% |
| 1930 | 629 | −4.3% |
| 1940 | 631 | +0.3% |
| 1950 | 653 | +3.5% |
| 1960 | 650 | −0.5% |
| 1970 | 810 | +24.6% |
| 1980 | 980 | +21.0% |
| 1990 | 1,018 | +3.9% |
| 2000 | 1,041 | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 1,113 | +6.9% |
| 2020 | 1,111 | −0.2% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Fairbank's Population in 2020
In 2020, 1,111 people lived in Fairbank. There were 451 households, which are like homes where people live. Most people living in Fairbank were White (96.3%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Fairbank was about 40.7 years old. About 27% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, about 18% of the residents were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more males (50.2%) than females (49.8%).
Fairbank's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,113 people living in Fairbank. There were 461 households. Most people were White (98%). About 1.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 37.6 years. About 27% of residents were under 18 years old. About 15.5% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (50.7%) than males (49.3%).
Schools in Fairbank
The Wapsie Valley Community School District runs the public schools in the area. Students from Fairbank attend Wapsie Valley High School.
Famous People from Fairbank
- Chris Jans is a basketball coach. He used to be the head men's basketball coach at New Mexico State University. Now, he is the head coach at Mississippi State.
See also
In Spanish: Fairbank (Iowa) para niños
