Greeley, Iowa facts for kids
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Greeley, Iowa
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Location of Greeley, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Delaware |
| Incorporated | July 8, 1892 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 217 |
| • Density | 578.67/sq mi (223.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52050
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-32610 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0457092 |
Greeley is a small city located in Delaware County, Iowa, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 217 people.
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History of Greeley
Greeley was officially planned and mapped out in 1855. It was named after Horace Greeley, a famous newspaper editor. The town grew quite a bit in the 1870s. This happened when the Davenport and St. Paul Railroad built its tracks through the area.
The Powertrain Tug of War Team
Greeley is also known as the home of the "Powertrain" Tug of War team. This team started around the 1970s. They have traveled all over the world to compete against other international teams. The Powertrain team has even represented the USA in competitions for many years. Recently, they competed in the Tug of War World Cup in Switzerland.
Geography of Greeley
Greeley is located at specific coordinates on a map. These are 42.585115 degrees north latitude and -91.341725 degrees west longitude.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.37 square miles (0.97 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People in Greeley
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 488 | — |
| 1910 | 383 | −21.5% |
| 1920 | 410 | +7.0% |
| 1930 | 343 | −16.3% |
| 1940 | 403 | +17.5% |
| 1950 | 360 | −10.7% |
| 1960 | 369 | +2.5% |
| 1970 | 323 | −12.5% |
| 1980 | 313 | −3.1% |
| 1990 | 284 | −9.3% |
| 2000 | 276 | −2.8% |
| 2010 | 256 | −7.2% |
| 2020 | 217 | −15.2% |
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Greeley's Population in 2020
The census in 2020 counted 217 people living in Greeley. There were 97 households and 73 families in the city. The population density was about 578.7 people per square mile (223.4 people per square kilometer). There were 102 homes available for living.
Most of the people in Greeley (98.2%) were White. A small number (0.9%) were of Hispanic or Latino background.
Out of the 97 households, about 27.8% had children under 18 living with them. Many households (54.6%) were married couples living together. About 24.7% of all households were not families.
The average age of people in Greeley was 40.9 years old. About 21.7% of residents were under 20 years old. Also, 17.1% of residents were 65 years or older. Slightly more than half (51.2%) of the population was male, and 48.8% was female.
Greeley's Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, there were 256 people living in Greeley. There were 101 households and 71 families. The population density was about 691.9 people per square mile. All of the residents were White.
Out of the 101 households, 28.7% had children under 18. About 51.5% were married couples living together. Around 17.8% of households were made up of just one person.
The average age in the city was 40 years. About 21.9% of residents were under 18. Also, 14.5% were 65 years or older. The population was 44.5% male and 55.5% female.
Education in Greeley
The West Delaware County Community School District is in charge of the public schools in the Greeley area.
Windfarm Project
A large windfarm was built mainly to the west of Greeley in 2011. This windfarm can produce 41 Megawatts (MW) of electricity. It is called the Elk windfarm and is owned by a company called RPM Access.
The windfarm has 17 large Nordex 2.5 MW turbines. These turbines are placed on tall towers that are about 100 meters (328 feet) high. The Central Iowa Power Cooperative buys the electricity made by this project. They then send this power to their member cooperatives for use.
See also
In Spanish: Greeley (Iowa) para niños
