Fertile, Iowa facts for kids
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Fertile, Iowa
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Location of Fertile, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Worth |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.94 sq mi (2.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.94 sq mi (2.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
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| • Total | 305 |
| • Density | 324.12/sq mi (125.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50434
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-27390 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456580 |
Fertile is a small city located in Worth County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 305 people lived there. It is part of the wider Mason City area.
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A Look Back in Time: Fertile's History
Fertile has an interesting past! The area was first known as Rhodes Mill. This name came from William Rhodes, who moved there in 1856 and built a house.
Nearby, someone tried to create a new town called Fontanelle. However, local people often called it Putsey.
The city of Fertile was officially started in 1877. It got its name because the soil in the valley was very good for farming. Fertile became an incorporated city in 1908. This means it officially became a town with its own local government.
The original Rhodes Mill building is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important historical site.
Where is Fertile? Geography and Location
Fertile is located at specific geographic coordinates: 43.264704 degrees North and -93.421176 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The city covers a total area of about 0.94 square miles (2.44 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Who Lives in Fertile? Population Facts
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 207 | — |
| 1920 | 223 | +7.7% |
| 1930 | 238 | +6.7% |
| 1940 | 276 | +16.0% |
| 1950 | 397 | +43.8% |
| 1960 | 386 | −2.8% |
| 1970 | 394 | +2.1% |
| 1980 | 372 | −5.6% |
| 1990 | 382 | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 360 | −5.8% |
| 2010 | 370 | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 305 | −17.6% |
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Population in 2020
According to the census taken in 2020, 305 people lived in Fertile. There were 133 households and 93 families. This means there were about 324 people for every square mile.
Most residents (about 92.8%) identified as White. A small percentage identified as Black or African American (0.7%), Asian (0.7%), or from two or more races (5.6%). About 4.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Fertile was 44.2 years.
- About 22.6% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 23.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 23.3% were 65 years old or older.
Slightly more than half of the residents (51.1%) were male, and 48.9% were female.
Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, Fertile had 370 people living there. There were 148 households and 111 families. The population density was about 393.6 people per square mile.
Most people (97.8%) identified as White. About 4.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 41 years.
- About 23.5% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 25.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 17.3% were 65 years or older.
The population was made up of 51.9% males and 48.1% females.
Learning in Fertile: Education
Students living in Fertile attend schools that are part of the Forest City Community School District.
Famous People from Fertile
One notable person born in Fertile is Leo Elthon. He served as the 32nd Governor of Iowa.
See also
In Spanish: Fertile (Iowa) para niños
