Jesup, Iowa facts for kids
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Jesup, Iowa
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| Motto(s):
"The right place"
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Location of Jesup, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| Counties | Buchanan, Black Hawk |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council government |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.84 sq mi (4.77 km2) |
| • Land | 1.84 sq mi (4.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,508 |
| • Density | 1,362.30/sq mi (525.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50648
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-39585 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0457950 |
Jesup is a city located in the state of Iowa, USA. It's mostly in Buchanan County, but a small part is also in Black Hawk County. In 2020, about 2,508 people lived there. The city was named after Morris Ketchum Jesup, who was the president of a railroad company called the Dubuque and Sioux City Railroad.
Jesup is close to the larger cities of Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Because of this, more people have been moving to Jesup. New neighborhoods are being built, and the town is growing.
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Geography of Jesup
Jesup covers a total area of about 4.77 square kilometers (1.84 square miles). All of this area is land. The city center is located in Perry Township, which is in Buchanan County.
Population Changes in Jesup
The number of people living in Jesup has changed over many years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk at different times in the table below.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 569 | — |
| 1890 | 573 | +0.7% |
| 1900 | 690 | +20.4% |
| 1910 | 697 | +1.0% |
| 1920 | 774 | +11.0% |
| 1930 | 736 | −4.9% |
| 1940 | 902 | +22.6% |
| 1950 | 1,158 | +28.4% |
| 1960 | 1,488 | +28.5% |
| 1970 | 1,662 | +11.7% |
| 1980 | 2,343 | +41.0% |
| 1990 | 2,121 | −9.5% |
| 2000 | 2,212 | +4.3% |
| 2010 | 2,520 | +13.9% |
| 2020 | 2,508 | −0.5% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Jesup's Population in 2020
In 2020, a total of 2,508 people lived in Jesup. There were 1,008 households, which are groups of people living together. The city had about 525 people per square kilometer (1,367 per square mile).
Most people in Jesup (about 95.8%) were White. A small number were Black or African American (0.4%), Native American (0.1%), or Asian (0.2%). About 1.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Jesup was 37.8 years old. About 28.8% of the people were under 20 years old. Most households were married couples living together.
Jesup's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 2,520 people living in Jesup. There were 982 households. The city had about 547 people per square kilometer (1,415 per square mile).
Most people in Jesup (about 98.2%) were White. About 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 35.8 years. About 27.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
Education in Jesup
The Jesup Community School District runs the local school in Jesup. This school teaches students from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The school district covers a large area in both Buchanan and Black Hawk counties.
It includes smaller communities like Littleton, Wise, and Shady Grove. It also includes Barclay, Canfield, Jubilee, and Spring Creek. The Jesup Community School District also has three schools specifically for Amish children who live in the countryside north of town.
Because the number of students has grown, the school district has built new buildings. These include a new elementary school, an early childhood center, and a middle school.
Famous People from Jesup
Some notable people have connections to Jesup:
- Charles C. P. Baldwin - He was a US Marshal for Vermont.
- Ying Quartet - This is a very famous string quartet that won a Grammy Award in 2005.
- Bill Wagner (1894–1951) - He was a MLB catcher who played from 1914 to 1918.
See also
In Spanish: Jesup (Iowa) para niños
