Irwin, Iowa facts for kids
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Irwin, Iowa
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Irwin in 1941
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Location of Irwin, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Shelby |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.58 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.58 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) |
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| • Total | 319 |
| • Density | 545.30/sq mi (210.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51446
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-39000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395441 |
Irwin is a small city located in Shelby County, Iowa, in the United States. It sits right next to the West Nishnabotna River. In 2020, about 319 people lived there.
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History of Irwin
Irwin was started in 1881 by a group called the Western Town Lot Company. The city got its name from E. W. Irwin, who owned the land. Irwin officially became a city in 1892.
In 1963, something serious happened near Irwin. Two large bomber planes from the United States Air Force crashed after colliding in the air. This happened on August 19. The planes were B-47E models. All six crew members managed to eject from the planes, but sadly, three of them did not survive.
Geography of Irwin
Irwin is located in western Iowa. The city covers a total area of about 0.60 square miles (1.52 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 295 | — |
| 1910 | 278 | −5.8% |
| 1920 | 311 | +11.9% |
| 1930 | 357 | +14.8% |
| 1940 | 345 | −3.4% |
| 1950 | 381 | +10.4% |
| 1960 | 425 | +11.5% |
| 1970 | 446 | +4.9% |
| 1980 | 427 | −4.3% |
| 1990 | 394 | −7.7% |
| 2000 | 372 | −5.6% |
| 2010 | 341 | −8.3% |
| 2020 | 319 | −6.5% |
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Irwin's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 319 people living in Irwin. There were 159 households, which are like homes or families living together. Most people in Irwin were White, making up about 94.4% of the population. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 3.1% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Irwin was about 50.8 years old. About 20.7% of the residents were under 20 years old. Many residents were older, with 28.5% being 65 years or older. The city had slightly more males (52.4%) than females (47.6%).
Irwin's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, the census showed that 341 people lived in Irwin. There were 165 households. Most people (98.8%) were White. About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 52.3 years. About 18.5% of residents were under 18 years old. A large portion of the population, 29.9%, was 65 years or older. The city had a bit more females (52.8%) than males (47.2%) in 2010.
Education in Irwin
Students in Irwin attend schools that are part of the IKM–Manning Community School District.
Before this district was formed, Irwin had its own school district. However, on July 1, 1992, the Irwin Community School District joined with another district to become the IKM Community School District. Then, on July 1, 2011, the IKM district merged again to form the current IKM–Manning Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Irwin (Iowa) para niños
