Grandview, Iowa facts for kids
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Grandview, Iowa
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Location of Grandview, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Louisa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
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| • Total | 437 |
| • Density | 1,916.67/sq mi (739.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52752
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-32115 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0457030 |
Grandview is a small city located in Louisa County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 437 people lived there. It's part of the larger Muscatine area.
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History of Grandview
Grandview was started in 1841 by two people named Alvin Clark and Robert Childers.
On June 1, 2007, a strong tornado hit Grandview. This tornado was an EF3 tornado. It caused a lot of damage, hurting or destroying many homes and other parts of the city.
Where is Grandview Located?
Grandview is found about half a mile east of where two main roads meet: US Route 61 and Iowa Highway 92.
The city of Wapello is about six miles south of Grandview. Muscatine is about 12 miles to the northeast.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Grandview covers a total area of about 0.23 square miles (0.59 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Grandview
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 374 | — |
| 1920 | 341 | −8.8% |
| 1930 | 321 | −5.9% |
| 1940 | 315 | −1.9% |
| 1950 | 311 | −1.3% |
| 1960 | 300 | −3.5% |
| 1970 | 357 | +19.0% |
| 1980 | 473 | +32.5% |
| 1990 | 514 | +8.7% |
| 2000 | 600 | +16.7% |
| 2010 | 556 | −7.3% |
| 2020 | 437 | −21.4% |
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Grandview's Population in 2020
The census in 2020 counted 437 people living in Grandview. There were 186 households and 109 families.
The city had about 1,915 people per square mile. There were 199 houses or housing units.
Most people in Grandview were White (89.5%). A small number were Black or African American (1.4%). Some were Native American (0.2%) or Asian (0.2%). About 3.4% were from other races, and 5.3% were from two or more races. About 10.3% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
In 31.2% of the households, there were children under 18 years old. About 45.2% were married couples. Some households (19.9%) had a female head without a spouse. About 22.6% had a male head without a spouse.
The average age in Grandview was 42.9 years old. About 26.1% of residents were under 20. About 18.3% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.0%) and females (49.0%).
Schools in Grandview
The Louisa–Muscatine Community School District is in charge of the public schools in the Grandview area.
Famous People from Grandview
- Murray Wier (1926-2016) was a basketball star at the University of Iowa. He also played in the NBA.
See also
In Spanish: Grandview (Iowa) para niños
