Griswold, Iowa facts for kids
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Griswold, Iowa
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Location of Griswold, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Cass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,102 ft (336 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 994 |
| • Density | 1,632.18/sq mi (630.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51535
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-33150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0457153 |
Griswold is a city located in Cass County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 994 people lived there. It's a small but interesting place!
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History of Griswold
Griswold was named after J. N. A. Griswold. He was a director for the railroad. This shows how important railroads were when the town was first settled.
Geography of Griswold
Griswold is located at coordinates 41.2354 degrees North and 95.1406 degrees West. This means it's in the western part of Iowa.
The city covers a total area of about 0.62 square miles (1.58 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Population and People in Griswold
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 350 | — |
| 1890 | 752 | +114.9% |
| 1900 | 900 | +19.7% |
| 1910 | 949 | +5.4% |
| 1920 | 1,264 | +33.2% |
| 1930 | 1,139 | −9.9% |
| 1940 | 1,132 | −0.6% |
| 1950 | 1,149 | +1.5% |
| 1960 | 1,207 | +5.0% |
| 1970 | 1,181 | −2.2% |
| 1980 | 1,176 | −0.4% |
| 1990 | 1,049 | −10.8% |
| 2000 | 1,039 | −1.0% |
| 2010 | 1,036 | −0.3% |
| 2020 | 994 | −4.1% |
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Griswold's Population in 2020
According to the 2020 census, 994 people lived in Griswold. There were 433 households and 251 families. This means there were about 1,632 people for every square mile.
Most people in Griswold (about 93.7%) were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 2.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Griswold was 47.6 years. About 22.5% of the residents were under 20 years old. This shows a mix of different age groups living in the city.
Education in Griswold
The Griswold Community School District is in charge of the public schools in the area. Students in Griswold attend schools within this district.
Famous People from Griswold
Some notable people have come from Griswold:
- Neville Brand — a well-known television and movie actor.
- Guy Lowman — a college coach for basketball, football, and baseball.
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