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Guernsey, Iowa
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Location of Guernsey, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Poweshiek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 63 |
| • Density | 112.10/sq mi (43.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52221
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-33285 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0457176 |
Guernsey is a town in Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 63 at the time of the 2020 census.
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History
Guernsey was platted in 1884. It was named after Guernsey County, Ohio. A post office was first established in Guernsey in 1884.
Geography
Guernsey is located at 41°39′0″N 92°20′40″W / 41.65000°N 92.34444°W (41.650087, -92.344498).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.18 square miles (0.47 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 143 | — |
| 1920 | 167 | +16.8% |
| 1930 | 177 | +6.0% |
| 1940 | 121 | −31.6% |
| 1950 | 113 | −6.6% |
| 1960 | 108 | −4.4% |
| 1970 | 94 | −13.0% |
| 1980 | 83 | −11.7% |
| 1990 | 70 | −15.7% |
| 2000 | 70 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 63 | −10.0% |
| 2020 | 63 | +0.0% |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 63 people, 27 households, and 18 families living in the town. The population density was 350.0 inhabitants per square mile (135.1/km2). There were 32 housing units at an average density of 177.8 per square mile (68.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
There were 27 households, of which 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.83.
The median age in the town was 43.8 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 19.1% were from 45 to 64; and 28.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 52.4% male and 47.6% female.
Education
The BGM Community School District operates the local area public schools. BGM Community School District was formed in 1960 with the merger of schools in Brooklyn, Guernsey, and Malcom.
See also
In Spanish: Guernsey (Iowa) para niños
