Goodell, Iowa facts for kids
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Goodell, Iowa
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Location of Goodell, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Hancock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.12 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,243 ft (379 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 140 |
| • Density | 324.07/sq mi (125.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50439
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-31575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456961 |
Goodell is a small city located in Hancock County, Iowa, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, 140 people lived there. It is a quiet community in the state of Iowa.
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History of Goodell
Goodell was officially planned and laid out in 1884. This means its streets and building lots were mapped out for people to settle and build homes.
Geography of Goodell
Goodell is located in Iowa at specific coordinates: 42.923610 degrees North and -93.614061 degrees West.
The city covers a total area of about 0.43 square miles (which is about 1.12 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Goodell's Population Over Time
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 254 | — |
| 1910 | 240 | −5.5% |
| 1920 | 245 | +2.1% |
| 1930 | 210 | −14.3% |
| 1940 | 236 | +12.4% |
| 1950 | 242 | +2.5% |
| 1960 | 231 | −4.5% |
| 1970 | 218 | −5.6% |
| 1980 | 220 | +0.9% |
| 1990 | 201 | −8.6% |
| 2000 | 174 | −13.4% |
| 2010 | 139 | −20.1% |
| 2020 | 140 | +0.7% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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This section looks at the people who live in Goodell. We use information from official counts called censuses.
Goodell's 2020 Census Data
In 2020, the census showed that 140 people lived in Goodell. There were 57 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 40 were families.
The city had about 324 people per square mile (or 125 people per square kilometer). There were 74 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people in Goodell (about 78.6%) were White. About 19.3% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
- About 38.6% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- About 42.1% were married couples living together.
- About 29.8% of all households were not families.
- About 24.6% of households had only one person living there.
- About 8.8% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average age in Goodell was 40.0 years.
- About 24.3% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 5.7% were between 20 and 24 years old.
- About 28.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 30.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10.7% were 65 years old or older.
The population was almost evenly split between genders: about 49.3% male and 50.7% female.
Goodell's 2010 Census Data
In 2010, the census counted 139 people living in Goodell. There were 69 households and 36 families.
The city had about 323 people per square mile (or 125 people per square kilometer). There were 77 housing units. Most people (95.0%) were White. About 11.5% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
- About 15.9% of households had children under 18.
- About 40.6% were married couples.
- About 47.8% of households were not families.
- About 34.8% of households had only one person.
- About 8.6% had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average age in the city was 50.9 years.
- About 11.5% of residents were under 18.
- About 4.3% were between 18 and 24.
- About 18.8% were between 25 and 44.
- About 46.1% were between 45 and 64.
- About 19.4% were 65 or older.
The population was about 53.2% male and 46.8% female.
Education in Goodell
The Belmond–Klemme Community School District serves the community of Goodell. This school district was formed on July 1, 1994. It was created when the Belmond and Klemme school districts joined together.
See also
In Spanish: Goodell (Iowa) para niños
