Fruitland, Iowa facts for kids
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Fruitland, Iowa
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Location of Fruitland, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Muscatine |
| Incorporated | August 24, 1972 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.80 sq mi (4.65 km2) |
| • Land | 1.80 sq mi (4.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
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| • Total | 963 |
| • Density | 535.89/sq mi (206.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52749
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-29280 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456796 |
Fruitland is a small city located in Muscatine County, Iowa, United States. It's part of the larger Muscatine area. In 2020, the city had a population of 963 people.
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Where is Fruitland Located?
Fruitland is found at these coordinates: 41°21′8″N 91°7′34″W / 41.35222°N 91.12611°W. The city covers a total area of about 1.80 square miles (4.65 square kilometers), and all of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Fruitland?
The number of people living in Fruitland has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from past censuses:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1980 | 461 | — |
| 1990 | 511 | +10.8% |
| 2000 | 703 | +37.6% |
| 2010 | 977 | +39.0% |
| 2020 | 963 | −1.4% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Fruitland's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census showed that 963 people lived in Fruitland. There were 337 households, which means 337 different homes or groups of people living together. The city had about 534.5 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Fruitland were White (92.6%). About 6.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (41.5%) had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Fruitland was 40.7 years. About 29.8% of residents were under 20 years old.
Fruitland's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, the census counted 977 people living in Fruitland. There were 331 households. The population density was about 542.8 people per square mile.
At that time, 96.7% of the people were White. About 4.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 41.1% of households had children under 18. The average age in the city was 36.5 years.
A Tornado Strikes Fruitland
On Friday, June 1, 2007, Fruitland and two nearby cities were hit by a strong tornado. This tornado was rated as an EF-2/EF-3, which means it was quite powerful. The Fruitland City Hall and the Post Office were both destroyed. Some people were injured, but thankfully, no one died from the storm.
After the tornado, the City Hall moved to a temporary office in a trailer. A new building, the Fruitland Community Center, was built and finished later in 2007.
Schools in Fruitland
The public schools in Fruitland are managed by the Louisa–Muscatine Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Fruitland (Iowa) para niños
