Harpers Ferry, Iowa facts for kids
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Harpers Ferry, Iowa
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Location of Harpers Ferry, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Allamakee |
| Township | Taylor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.66 sq mi (1.72 km2) |
| • Land | 0.65 sq mi (1.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 262 |
| • Density | 406.20/sq mi (156.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52146
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-34590 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0457276 |
Harpers Ferry is a small city in Allamakee County, Iowa, United States. It is located in Taylor Township. In 2020, about 262 people lived there.
History of Harpers Ferry
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Harpers Ferry started as a town in 1852. Back then, it was called Winfield. In 1860, its name was changed to Harper's Ferry. Later, the apostrophe was removed, making it Harpers Ferry.
Geography of Harpers Ferry
Harpers Ferry covers a total area of about 0.65 square miles (1.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 297 | — |
| 1920 | 328 | +10.4% |
| 1930 | 289 | −11.9% |
| 1940 | 361 | +24.9% |
| 1950 | 252 | −30.2% |
| 1960 | 211 | −16.3% |
| 1970 | 227 | +7.6% |
| 1980 | 258 | +13.7% |
| 1990 | 284 | +10.1% |
| 2000 | 330 | +16.2% |
| 2010 | 328 | −0.6% |
| 2020 | 262 | −20.1% |
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The population of Harpers Ferry has changed over the years. In 1910, there were 297 people. The highest population was 361 in 1940. By 2020, the population was 262.
Most people living in Harpers Ferry are White. In 2020, about 98.5% of the residents were White. A very small number of people were Asian or from two or more races. There were no Black, Native American, or Pacific Islander residents recorded in 2020. No Hispanic or Latino people were recorded either.
The average age of people in Harpers Ferry is quite high. In 2020, the median age was 66.4 years old. This means that half the people were older than 66.4 and half were younger. Many residents are 65 years old or older.
See also
In Spanish: Harpers Ferry (Iowa) para niños
