Frytown facts for kids
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Frytown, Iowa
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 Frytown
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Johnson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.81 sq mi (2.10 km2) |
| • Land | 0.81 sq mi (2.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 193 |
| • Density | 238.27/sq mi (91.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52247
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| GNIS feature ID | 463065 |
Frytown is a small community in Johnson County, Iowa, United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own city government. It is also a census-designated place, a special area defined for gathering population data. Frytown is located about 10 miles southwest of Iowa City.
The name Frytown has been used since the 1800s. Even though the USGS once called it Williamstown, it is now officially known as Frytown on state maps. A nature park called Frytown Conservation Area is located nearby. It is about one mile northeast of Frytown and is a woodlands park managed by Johnson County.
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People and Population in Frytown
This section shares facts about the people who live in Frytown. It uses information from the 2020 Census.
How Many People Live Here?
In 2020, there were 193 people living in Frytown. There were also 74 housing units, which are places where people live. This means about 238 people lived in each square mile.
Who Lives in Frytown?
Most of the people in Frytown are White, making up about 93.3% of the population. A small number of people are African American, Native American, or Asian. About 3.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Frytown was 38.5 years old. This number helps us understand the age range of the community.
History of Frytown
Frytown has a history that goes back many years. The community is named after some of its first families.
The Fry Family and Early Settlers
The cemetery on the east side of town has old grave markers. These markers show the names of the original Fry family members. They were immigrants who came to this area a long time ago. Some of these early family members include Samuel Preston Fry and his wife Fionna Melinda Grosscup. His father, Titus R Fry, and Jacob Fry are also buried there.
Another important family name in the Church of Christ graveyard is Yoder. These families helped to build the early community of Frytown.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Frytown has changed over the years. In 1925, the population of Frytown (which was also known as Williamstown) was 35 people.
More recently, the 2010 Census counted 165 people living in Frytown. This shows how the community has grown over time.
See also
In Spanish: Frytown (Iowa) para niños
