Granville, Iowa facts for kids
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Granville, Iowa
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Location of Granville, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Sioux |
| Incorporated | June 22, 1891 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,450 ft (442 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 310 |
| • Density | 1,065.29/sq mi (411.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51022
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-32475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0457076 |
Granville is a small city located in Sioux County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 310 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community.
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The Story of Granville
Granville was officially planned out in 1882. The city was named after Richard Grenville, a famous English explorer. A post office opened in Granville in 1884 and has been serving the community ever since.
Where is Granville Located?
Granville is found at coordinates 42°59′4″N 95°52′33″W / 42.98444°N 95.87583°W. This helps us pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that Granville covers a total area of about 0.29 square miles (0.75 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Granville?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 66 | — |
| 1900 | 351 | +431.8% |
| 1910 | 400 | +14.0% |
| 1920 | 358 | −10.5% |
| 1930 | 390 | +8.9% |
| 1940 | 361 | −7.4% |
| 1950 | 350 | −3.0% |
| 1960 | 381 | +8.9% |
| 1970 | 383 | +0.5% |
| 1980 | 336 | −12.3% |
| 1990 | 298 | −11.3% |
| 2000 | 325 | +9.1% |
| 2010 | 312 | −4.0% |
| 2020 | 310 | −0.6% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Granville's Population in 2020
According to the census taken in 2020, 310 people lived in Granville. There were 139 households and 85 families in the city. The city had about 1,066 people per square mile (411.7 per square kilometer).
Most people in Granville were White (79.0%). About 23.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of age, the average age in Granville was 43.0 years. About 26.1% of residents were under 20 years old. Also, 23.2% of the people were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.9%) and females (48.1%).
Granville's Population in 2010
The 2010 census showed that 312 people lived in Granville. There were 138 households and 84 families. The population density was about 1,075 people per square mile (415.4 per square kilometer).
Most residents were White (89.7%). About 13.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 41.7 years. About 23.7% of residents were under 18 years old. Also, 20.2% were 65 years old or older. The city's population was 51.9% male and 48.1% female.
Education in Granville
The local schools in Granville are part of the MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District. This school district was created in 1994 when two smaller districts, Maurice-Orange City and Floyd Valley, joined together.
Granville was once home to Spalding Catholic High School. This high school was very famous for its successful baseball team, the Spartans. They won state championships many times, including in 1971, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1989, 2000, and 2001! Their big rival was Remsen St. Mary's, located nearby.
Spalding Catholic High School later merged with Gehlen Catholic High School in 2013. The Spalding Catholic School, which teaches younger students, is now located in Alton. The old middle school building in Granville closed in 2017. Now, middle school students attend Gehlen Catholic School in LeMars. The former Granville school building is now used as the St. Joseph's Parish Center.
See also
In Spanish: Granville (Iowa) para niños
