Holy Cross, Iowa facts for kids
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Holy Cross, Iowa
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Location of Holy Cross, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Dubuque |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2) |
| • Land | 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 356 |
| • Density | 1,085.37/sq mi (419.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52053
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-36885 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0457572 |
Holy Cross is a small city located in Dubuque County, Iowa, in the United States. It is part of the larger Dubuque, Iowa area. In 2020, about 356 people lived there. This was a small decrease from 374 people in 2010.
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Where is Holy Cross?
Holy Cross is located in eastern Iowa. It is about 4 miles (6.4 km) east of Luxemburg. The city is also about 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Dubuque.
The city covers a total area of about 0.34 square miles (0.85 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
A Look at Holy Cross's Past
How Holy Cross Got Its Name
In the early 1800s, people from Ireland and Germany settled in this area. The community was first called Pin Oak in 1844. This name came from the many pin oak trees that grew nearby. There was also a local post office with the same name.
In 1855, the town's name changed to Georgetown. This was to honor George Gallon, who gave some of his land for the town to grow. Finally, in 1898, the name was changed again to Holy Cross.
The 2004 Storm
On May 17, 2004, strong storms hit the area. Several buildings in Holy Cross were damaged. The Holy Cross Catholic Church was hit especially hard. Part of its roof was torn off, and the inside got wet from the rain. After the storm, the church was repaired with a new roof and fixed interior.
Who Lives in Holy Cross?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 115 | — |
| 1910 | 143 | +24.3% |
| 1920 | 98 | −31.5% |
| 1930 | 111 | +13.3% |
| 1940 | 123 | +10.8% |
| 1950 | 139 | +13.0% |
| 1960 | 157 | +12.9% |
| 1970 | 290 | +84.7% |
| 1980 | 310 | +6.9% |
| 1990 | 293 | −5.5% |
| 2000 | 339 | +15.7% |
| 2010 | 374 | +10.3% |
| 2020 | 356 | −4.8% |
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Population in 2020
According to the census in 2020, 356 people lived in Holy Cross. There were 149 households, which are groups of people living together. About 100 of these were families.
Most people living in Holy Cross were White (96.6%). About 2.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was about 37 years old.
- About 27% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 28% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 18% were 65 years old or older.
The population was almost evenly split between males (50.6%) and females (49.4%).
Population in 2010
In the 2010 census, there were 374 people living in Holy Cross. There were 151 households. Most of the people were White (99.5%).
About 37% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average age was 35 years old.
Local Cemetery
The Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery is located just north of the Holy Cross Catholic Church. By 2013, more than 1,700 people had been buried there.
Schools in the Area
Students living in Holy Cross attend schools in the Western Dubuque Community School District.
- Younger students go to Epworth Elementary School in Epworth.
- Middle school students attend Drexler Middle School in Farley.
- High school students go to Western Dubuque High School, also in Epworth.
See also
In Spanish: Holy Cross (Iowa) para niños
