Gravity, Iowa facts for kids
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Gravity, Iowa
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Location of Gravity, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Taylor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 154 |
| • Density | 458.33/sq mi (176.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50848
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-32520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0457083 |
Gravity is a small city in Taylor County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 154 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a unique name!
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History of Gravity
Gravity started in 1881 when a railroad was built through the area. It officially became a city in 1883. No one is quite sure how the city got its interesting name, "Gravity."
Geography and Location
Gravity is located along the Middle Fork One Hundred and Two River. This river is an important part of the local landscape.
The city covers a total area of about 0.30 square miles (0.87 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
You can find Gravity north of Bedford along Iowa Highway 148.
People of Gravity: Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 210 | — |
| 1900 | 549 | +161.4% |
| 1910 | 475 | −13.5% |
| 1920 | 464 | −2.3% |
| 1930 | 465 | +0.2% |
| 1940 | 514 | +10.5% |
| 1950 | 369 | −28.2% |
| 1960 | 275 | −25.5% |
| 1970 | 286 | +4.0% |
| 1980 | 245 | −14.3% |
| 1990 | 218 | −11.0% |
| 2000 | 218 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 188 | −13.8% |
| 2020 | 154 | −18.1% |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the city of Gravity had 154 residents. There were 64 households, which are groups of people living together. The population density was about 458 people per square mile. Most residents (92.2%) were White. A small number of people were Native American (5.8%) or from two or more races (1.9%).
The average age in Gravity was 45 years old. About 19.5% of the people were under 20 years old. Most residents were adults, with 31.8% between 45 and 64 years old. There were more males (60.4%) than females (39.6%) living in the city.
Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Gravity had 188 people. There were 82 households. The population density was about 627 people per square mile. Almost everyone (99.5%) was White.
The average age in 2010 was 42 years. About 20.2% of residents were under 18. The city had slightly more males (53.7%) than females (46.3%) at that time.
Education in Gravity
Students in Gravity attend schools within the Bedford Community School District.
Famous People from Gravity
Even though Gravity is a small city, some notable people have connections to it:
- Lulu Johnson (1907-1995) was a historian and university leader. She was the second African-American woman to earn a Ph.D. in the United States.
- Bob King (1923-2004) was a well-known basketball coach. He coached college teams at Indiana State University and the University of New Mexico.
- Roberta Linn (born 1931) is a singer.
See also
In Spanish: Gravity (Iowa) para niños
