Ferguson, Iowa facts for kids
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Ferguson, Iowa
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Location of Ferguson, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Marshall |
| 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 | 932 ft (284 m) |
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| • Total | 97 |
| • Density | 378.91/sq mi (146.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50078
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-27255 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456573 |
Ferguson is a small city located in Marshall County, Iowa, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 97 people, according to the 2020 census.
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A Look Back: Ferguson's History
Ferguson was founded a long time ago, in the year 1882.
Where is Ferguson? Geography Basics
Ferguson is located in a specific spot in Iowa. Its exact coordinates are 41°56′15″N 92°51′54″W / 41.93750°N 92.86500°W.
The city covers a total area of about 0.66 square kilometers (or 0.26 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Ferguson? Population Facts
The number of people living in Ferguson has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the chart below.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 127 | — |
| 1920 | 207 | +63.0% |
| 1930 | 175 | −15.5% |
| 1940 | 183 | +4.6% |
| 1950 | 178 | −2.7% |
| 1960 | 186 | +4.5% |
| 1970 | 203 | +9.1% |
| 1980 | 173 | −14.8% |
| 1990 | 166 | −4.0% |
| 2000 | 126 | −24.1% |
| 2010 | 126 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 97 | −23.0% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Ferguson's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 97 people living in Ferguson. These people lived in 42 different homes, and 32 of these were families. The city had about 146 people per square kilometer (or 379 people per square mile).
Most of the people in Ferguson (about 88.7%) were White. About 10.3% of the people were from two or more racial backgrounds. Around 6.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Ferguson was 54.5 years old. About 17.5% of the residents were under 20 years old. Many residents, about 36.1%, were between 45 and 64 years old. Also, 25.8% were 65 years or older. Slightly more than half of the residents (52.6%) were male, and 47.4% were female.
Ferguson's Population in 2010
In 2010, Ferguson had 126 people living there. There were 55 households and 38 families. The population density was about 187 people per square kilometer (or 485 people per square mile).
Most people (98.4%) were White. About 1.6% of the people were from two or more racial backgrounds.
The average age in the city was 51 years. About 19% of the residents were under 18 years old. Many residents (44.4%) were between 45 and 64 years old. About 15.1% were 65 years or older. In 2010, 46.0% of the residents were male and 54.0% were female.
Learning in Ferguson: Education
The East Marshall Community School District is the school district that serves the community of Ferguson. This school district was created on July 1, 1992, when two other school districts, LDF and SEMCO, joined together.
See also
In Spanish: Ferguson (Iowa) para niños
