Geneva, Iowa facts for kids
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Geneva, Iowa
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Location of Geneva, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2) |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,102 ft (336 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 136 |
| • Density | 332.52/sq mi (128.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50633
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-30135 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456868 |
Geneva is a small city located in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 136 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the heart of Iowa.
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History of Geneva
Geneva was first planned out in 1871. It officially became a town in 1903.
Geography of Geneva
Geneva is located in Iowa at specific coordinates (42.675905, -93.131396).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.42 square miles (1.09 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 199 | — |
| 1920 | 244 | +22.6% |
| 1930 | 249 | +2.0% |
| 1940 | 268 | +7.6% |
| 1950 | 242 | −9.7% |
| 1960 | 219 | −9.5% |
| 1970 | 201 | −8.2% |
| 1980 | 218 | +8.5% |
| 1990 | 169 | −22.5% |
| 2000 | 171 | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 165 | −3.5% |
| 2020 | 136 | −17.6% |
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2020 Census Information
In 2020, the United States census counted 136 people living in Geneva. There were 64 households and 37 families. The city had about 332.7 people per square mile (128.5 per square kilometer).
Most residents (90.4%) were White. About 8.8% of the population identified as being of two or more races. A small number (1.5%) were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Geneva was 42.6 years. About 23.5% of the people were under 20 years old. Also, 25.7% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.5%) and females (48.5%).
2010 Census Information
The census in 2010 showed that 165 people lived in Geneva. There were 68 households and 42 families. The population density was about 392.9 people per square mile (151.7 per square kilometer).
Most of the people (98.2%) were White. About 1.8% of residents identified as being of two or more races. A very small number (0.6%) were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age was 40.2 years. About 24.2% of residents were under 18 years old. Also, 17.6% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (53.3%) than males (46.7%).
Education in Geneva
The AGWSR Community School District manages the public schools in the area. This school district was formed on July 1, 2001. It was created when the Wellsburg-Steamboat Rock Community School District and the Ackley–Geneva Community School District joined together.
See also
In Spanish: Geneva (Iowa) para niños
