Frederika, Iowa facts for kids
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Frederika, Iowa
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Location of Frederika, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Bremer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (314 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 204 |
| • Density | 555.86/sq mi (214.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50631
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-29010 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456752 |
Frederika is a small city located in Bremer County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 204 people lived there. The city is named after Fredrika Bremer, a famous writer from Sweden. The county around Frederika is also named after her.
Frederika is part of a larger area called the Waterloo–Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to the bigger cities of Waterloo and Cedar Falls.
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Geography of Frederika
Frederika is located at specific coordinates: 42.882383 degrees North and 92.306068 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The city covers a total area of about 0.20 square miles (0.52 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population History
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 77 | — |
| 1900 | 170 | +120.8% |
| 1910 | 149 | −12.4% |
| 1920 | 210 | +40.9% |
| 1930 | 204 | −2.9% |
| 1940 | 236 | +15.7% |
| 1950 | 210 | −11.0% |
| 1960 | 249 | +18.6% |
| 1970 | 190 | −23.7% |
| 1980 | 223 | +17.4% |
| 1990 | 188 | −15.7% |
| 2000 | 199 | +5.9% |
| 2010 | 183 | −8.0% |
| 2020 | 204 | +11.5% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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The population of Frederika has changed over many years. In 1880, only 77 people lived there. The population grew to 249 in 1960, which was its highest point. By 2010, it had decreased to 183 people.
In 2020, the population increased slightly to 204 people. This shows how the number of residents can go up and down over time.
Life in Frederika (2020 Census)
In 2020, the census counted 204 people living in Frederika. There were 98 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 54 of these households were families.
Most people in Frederika were White (96.6%). A small number (3.4%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 47 years old. About 22.5% of the people were under 20 years old. Also, 24% of the residents were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (50.5%) than males (49.5%).
Life in Frederika (2010 Census)
The 2010 census showed that 183 people lived in Frederika. There were 96 households in total. About half of these households (48) were families.
Most people were White (98.4%). A small number were Native American or Asian.
The average age was 49.9 years. About 10.9% of residents were under 18. Many people (37.2%) were between 45 and 64 years old. About 24% were 65 or older. In 2010, there were more males (53.6%) than females (46.4%).
Education in Frederika
The schools in Frederika are managed by the Tripoli Community School District. This district makes sure that students in the area have access to public education.
See also
In Spanish: Frederika (Iowa) para niños
