Jamaica, Iowa facts for kids
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Jamaica, Iowa
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A welcome sign in Jamaica, Iowa.
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Location of Jamaica, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Guthrie |
| Established | 1882 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (320 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 195 |
| • Density | 524.19/sq mi (202.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50128
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-39225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395452 |
Jamaica is a small city in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 195 people lived there. It is part of the larger Des Moines area.
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History of Jamaica
Jamaica was officially planned and settled in 1882.
A local historian, Bruce F. Towne, wrote a book about the town's history. He owned a grocery store in Jamaica for many years.
Over the years, the town has seen various events. In 1919, there was a sad incident involving two people in the Raccoon River. In 1921, a local garage was destroyed by fire due to an accident with a car. Also, in the 1930s, a flu outbreak affected many residents.
Geography of Jamaica
Jamaica is located entirely on land. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.96 square kilometers (0.37 square miles).
People of Jamaica
The number of people living in Jamaica has changed over time. Here's a look at the population from past years:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 379 | — |
| 1920 | 295 | −22.2% |
| 1930 | 311 | +5.4% |
| 1940 | 283 | −9.0% |
| 1950 | 303 | +7.1% |
| 1960 | 256 | −15.5% |
| 1970 | 271 | +5.9% |
| 1980 | 275 | +1.5% |
| 1990 | 232 | −15.6% |
| 2000 | 237 | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 224 | −5.5% |
| 2020 | 195 | −12.9% |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 195 people living in Jamaica. There were 83 households in the city. The population density was about 202 people per square kilometer (524 people per square mile). Most residents were White. About 16% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Jamaica was about 43.8 years. About 22.6% of residents were under 20 years old.
Population in 2010
In 2010, the city had 224 people living there. There were 97 households. The population density was about 188 people per square kilometer (487 people per square mile). Most people living in Jamaica were White. About 6.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 41.7 years. About 24.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
Economy of Jamaica
Jamaica is home to Sound Farm, a large recording studio. Famous bands like Slipknot have recorded their albums there. For example, Slipknot recorded their 2008 album All Hope is Gone at Sound Farm.
Education in Jamaica
The Panorama Community School District serves the students in Jamaica. This school district was formed in 1989 by combining two older school districts.
Arts and Culture in Jamaica
Near Jamaica, there is a unique octagon barn built in 1881. It is one of only seven such barns in Iowa listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The metal band Slipknot also filmed the music video for their song "Psychosocial" at this barn.
See also
In Spanish: Jamaica (Iowa) para niños
