Garnavillo, Iowa facts for kids
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Garnavillo, Iowa
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Garnavillo water tower in 2021
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| Motto(s):
Gem of the Prairie
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Location of Garnavillo, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Clayton |
| 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 | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 763 |
| • Density | 808.26/sq mi (312.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52049
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-29910 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456844 |
Garnavillo is a small city located in Clayton County, Iowa, in the United States. It's known for its friendly community. In 2020, about 763 people lived there. This was a slight increase from the 754 people counted in 2000.
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Garnavillo has a short but interesting history. It once held an important role as the county seat for Clayton County. This means it was the main government center for the county.
Garnavillo is found at specific coordinates: 42.866978 degrees North and 91.236087 degrees West. This location helps us pinpoint it on a map.
The city covers a total area of about 1.02 square miles (2.64 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 345 | — |
| 1910 | 342 | −0.9% |
| 1920 | 314 | −8.2% |
| 1930 | 365 | +16.2% |
| 1940 | 461 | +26.3% |
| 1950 | 581 | +26.0% |
| 1960 | 662 | +13.9% |
| 1970 | 634 | −4.2% |
| 1980 | 723 | +14.0% |
| 1990 | 727 | +0.6% |
| 2000 | 754 | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 745 | −1.2% |
| 2020 | 763 | +2.4% |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the census showed 763 people living in Garnavillo. There were 315 households, which are groups of people living together. The city had about 808 people per square mile.
Most residents, about 94.5%, identified as White. Other groups included 0.9% Black or African American and 0.1% Native American. About 4.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Garnavillo was 47.6 years. About 20.7% of the people were under 20 years old. Also, 29.6% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.1%) and females (50.9%).
Population in 2010
The census in 2010 counted 745 people in Garnavillo. There were 332 households. The population density was about 730 people per square mile.
Most people, 98.3%, identified as White. About 1.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age was 48.5 years. About 17.7% of residents were under 18. Also, 27.9% were 65 or older. The city had slightly more females (50.5%) than males (49.5%).
Garnavillo has a few local businesses that are important to the community. Thoma's Dairy Bar is a popular diner. It serves American food, homemade pies, and malts.
The Garnavillo Auction Company is also located on Main Street. It holds auctions twice a month. These events bring many people to the community.
Public schools in Garnavillo are part of the Clayton Ridge Community School District. This district was created in 2005. It formed when the Guttenberg Community School District and the Garnavillo Community School District joined together.
- Marion Murdoch - A notable person who came from Garnavillo.
See also
In Spanish: Garnavillo (Iowa) para niños
