Greenville, Iowa facts for kids
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Greenville, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Clay |
| Incorporated | December 30, 1916 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,391 ft (424 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 71 |
| • Density | 427.71/sq mi (165.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51343
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-32970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0465587 |
Greenville is a small city in Clay County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 71 people. This was a decrease from 93 people counted in the year 2000.
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Discovering Greenville's Past
The first post office in Greenville opened in 1871. The town was named after its first postmaster, a person named A. W. Green.
The 1901 Bank Robbery Mystery
On November 16, 1901, a big event happened in Greenville. Someone broke into the local bank. They used explosives to blow open the vault door and stole money.
Later, three men were seen in nearby towns like Spencer and Webb. They were finally cornered at a train station in Albert City. A gunfight happened there. One of the robbers was killed. The other two were caught and sent to prison for life in Fort Madison. The robber who died was buried in an unmarked grave. People found 64 empty bullet casings at the train station after the shootout.
Greenville's Location and Size
Greenville is located in Iowa at these coordinates: 43 degrees, 0 minutes, 58 seconds North and 95 degrees, 8 minutes, 44 seconds West.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers a total area of about 0.18 square miles (0.47 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Greenville's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 167 | — | |
| 1930 | 168 | 0.6% | |
| 1940 | 169 | 0.6% | |
| 1950 | 173 | 2.4% | |
| 1960 | 173 | 0.0% | |
| 1970 | 117 | −32.4% | |
| 1980 | 122 | 4.3% | |
| 1990 | 84 | −31.1% | |
| 2000 | 93 | 10.7% | |
| 2010 | 75 | −19.4% | |
| 2020 | 71 | −5.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Understanding the 2020 Census Data
In 2020, the city of Greenville had 71 residents. There were 18 households and 10 families living there. The population density was about 428 people per square mile (165 people per square kilometer). This means that for every square mile, there were about 428 people.
Most of the people in Greenville (95.8%) were White. A small percentage (4.2%) were from two or more races. No residents identified as Black, Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. There were no Hispanic or Latino residents.
About a third of the households (33.3%) had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half (44.4%) were married couples. The average age of residents in Greenville was 30.5 years old. About 33.8% of residents were under 20 years old. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.7%) and females (49.3%).
Famous People from Greenville
Greenville is the birthplace of some notable individuals:
- Merlyn Hans Dethlefsen: He was a brave soldier in the U.S. Air Force. He received the Medal of Honor, which is the highest award for military bravery.
- Nathan E. Kendall: He became the 23rd Governor of Iowa. A governor is the leader of a state.
Learning in Greenville
Public schools in Greenville are part of the Clay Central–Everly Community School District. This district helps provide education for the community's children.
See also
In Spanish: Greenville (Iowa) para niños
