Fredericksburg, Iowa facts for kids
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Fredericksburg, Iowa
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Downtown Fredericksburg
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| Nickname(s):
Dairy Capital of Iowa
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| Motto(s):
"A Place to Visit, to Live and to Call Home"
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Location of Fredericksburg, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Chickasaw |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.90 sq mi (2.33 km2) |
| • Land | 0.90 sq mi (2.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 987 |
| • Density | 1,096.67/sq mi (423.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50630
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-28965 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456750 |
| Website | Fredericksburg, Iowa Website |
Fredericksburg is a small city located in Chickasaw County, Iowa, in the United States. It's known for being a friendly community. In 2020, about 987 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Fredericksburg's History
Fredericksburg became an official city on December 18, 1894. It got its name from Frederick Padden, who first planned out the village way back in 1856. A famous person from Fredericksburg's past was Dr. William S. Pitts. He was a doctor and also a composer who wrote the well-known song, "The Church in the Wildwood." He even served as the city's mayor!
Where is Fredericksburg?
Fredericksburg is located in a part of Iowa that's entirely land. It covers about 0.90 square miles (2.33 square kilometers).
Who Lives in Fredericksburg?
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 203 | — |
| 1890 | 321 | +58.1% |
| 1900 | 565 | +76.0% |
| 1910 | 558 | −1.2% |
| 1920 | 624 | +11.8% |
| 1930 | 567 | −9.1% |
| 1940 | 649 | +14.5% |
| 1950 | 701 | +8.0% |
| 1960 | 797 | +13.7% |
| 1970 | 912 | +14.4% |
| 1980 | 1,075 | +17.9% |
| 1990 | 1,011 | −6.0% |
| 2000 | 984 | −2.7% |
| 2010 | 931 | −5.4% |
| 2020 | 987 | +6.0% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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2020 Population Details
In 2020, there were 987 people living in Fredericksburg. These people lived in 427 homes, and 257 of these were families. The city had about 1,097 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Fredericksburg (about 93%) were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Fredericksburg was about 43.7 years old.
- About 25% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 22% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 25% were 65 years old or older.
2010 Population Details
In 2010, Fredericksburg had 931 people living there. There were 427 homes, and 260 of these were families. The city had about 1,083 people per square mile.
Most of the people (about 96%) were White. About 3.4% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 44.5 years.
- About 21.6% of residents were under 18.
- About 22.5% were between 25 and 44.
- About 27% were between 45 and 64.
- About 22.3% were 65 or older.
Education in Fredericksburg
Students in Fredericksburg attend schools within the Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District. This school district was created in 2004 when the Sumner and Fredericksburg school districts joined together. Older students go to Sumner-Fredericksburg High School in Sumner.
See also
In Spanish: Fredericksburg (Iowa) para niños
