Irvington, Iowa facts for kids
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Irvington, Iowa
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 Irvington, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Irvington, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Kossuth |
| Township | Irvington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 36 |
| • Density | 35.57/sq mi (13.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50560
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-38955 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0457862 |
Irvington is a small place in Iowa, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a recognized area for gathering population data, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Irvington is located in Irvington Township, which is part of Kossuth County. In 2020, only 36 people lived there.
A Look Back: Irvington's History
The original settlement of Irvington, sometimes called "Old" Irvington, was started in 1856. Later, in 1881, something big happened. The Northwestern Railway was building its tracks through the area. Because of this, the town decided to move! A "New" Irvington was then planned out. The community got its name from a famous author named Washington Irving.
Irvington's population changed over the years. In 1902, there were 33 people living there. By 1925, the population had grown to 95 people.
Where is Irvington?
Irvington is found in the southern part of Kossuth County. It's specifically in the southwest corner of Irvington Township. The community sits on a low hill, right next to the East Fork of the Des Moines River. It is about 5 miles (8 kilometers) south-southeast of Algona. Algona is the main town and county seat for Kossuth County.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the area of Irvington is about 1.01 square miles (2.62 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Irvington?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 38 | — | |
| 2020 | 36 | −5.3% | |
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Let's look at the people who call Irvington home, based on the census from 2020.
In 2020, there were 36 people living in Irvington. This population was spread across 17 households, with 14 of these being families. The community had about 35.6 people living in each square mile (13.7 people per square kilometer). There were also 17 housing units in the area.
Most of the people living in Irvington were White (100%). There were no residents identifying as Black or African American, Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. Also, no residents identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Looking at the households, about 17.6% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (70.6%) were married couples living together. A small number of households (11.8%) had a female head of household without a spouse, and 17.6% had a male head of household without a spouse. About 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. A small number (5.9%) had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Irvington was 39.5 years.
- About 33.3% of residents were under 20 years old.
- 11.1% were between 20 and 24 years old.
- 8.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 22.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- And 25.0% were 65 years old or older.
When it came to gender, 58.3% of the community was male, and 41.7% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Irvington (Iowa) para niños
