Irondale, Missouri facts for kids
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Irondale, Missouri
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Location of Irondale, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km2) |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 368 |
| • Density | 690.43/sq mi (266.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63648
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-35396 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395437 |
Irondale is a small city located in Washington County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 368 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history, especially linked to the iron industry.
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Where is Irondale?
Irondale is located in the state of Missouri. You can find it at these coordinates: 37°50′7″N 90°40′21″W / 37.83528°N 90.67250°W.
The city covers a total area of about 0.54 square miles (1.40 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny part being water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Irondale has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 338 | — | |
| 1920 | 455 | 34.6% | |
| 1930 | 395 | −13.2% | |
| 1940 | 446 | 12.9% | |
| 1950 | 443 | −0.7% | |
| 1960 | 335 | −24.4% | |
| 1970 | 319 | −4.8% | |
| 1980 | 349 | 9.4% | |
| 1990 | 474 | 35.8% | |
| 2000 | 437 | −7.8% | |
| 2010 | 445 | 1.8% | |
| 2020 | 368 | −17.3% | |
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Irondale in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 445 people lived in Irondale. These people made up 160 households, and 122 of those were families.
Most of the people living in Irondale were White (97.5%). A small number were Native American or from two or more racial backgrounds. About 0.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (39.4%) had children under 18 living with them. More than half (55.6%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.78 people. The average family had about 3.16 people.
The average age of people in Irondale was 36.9 years. About 28.5% of residents were under 18. About 12.4% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.8%) and females (49.2%).
A Look Back at Irondale's Past
Irondale was officially started in 1857 by a man named John G. Scott. He built an iron furnace there, which is a big oven used to make iron. This is how the town got its name, "Irondale," meaning "iron valley."
For a short time in 1906, the town's name was changed to Savoy. This was done to stop mail from getting mixed up with two other nearby towns, Ironton and Iron Mountain. But after just a few years, the name was changed back to Irondale.
Boy Scout Camp Irondale
Irondale was once home to a special Boy Scout camp called Irondale Scout Reservation. It first opened in 1920. This camp was a place where Boy Scouts could learn new skills and enjoy the outdoors. However, it closed down in August 1965. A new camp, the S-F Scout Ranch, took its place.
Famous People from Irondale
- Thomas Wesley Benoist: He was an amazing aviator, which means he flew airplanes. He also designed and built aircraft. He even started the world's first regular airline!
- The Iron Mountain Baby: This is a sad but interesting story. William Moses Gould Helms, known as the Iron Mountain Baby, was a baby found near the railroad in August 1902. His story became a famous folksong.
- Ferlin Husky: He was a very popular country singer and musician. He spent his early childhood on a farm just outside Irondale and went to grade school there.
See also
In Spanish: Irondale (Misuri) para niños
