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 in Cass County, Iowa, United States. The population was 994 at the time of the 2020 census.
History
The town was named for J. N. A. Griswold, a railroad director.
Geography
Griswold is located at 41°14′N 95°8′W / 41.233°N 95.133°W (41.2354, -95.1406).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.62 square miles (1.61 km2), all land.
Demographics
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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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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,036 people, 445 households, and 278 families living in the city. The population density was 1,671.0 inhabitants per square mile (645.2/km2). There were 507 housing units at an average density of 817.7 per square mile (315.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 1.0% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.
There were 445 households, of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.1% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.85.
The median age in the city was 44.9 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.2% were from 45 to 64; and 24.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.7% male and 54.3% female.
Education
The Griswold Community School District operates area public schools.
Notable people
- Neville Brand — television and movie actor
- Guy Lowman - college basketball, football and baseball coach
See also
In Spanish: Griswold (Iowa) para niños
