Jewell Junction, Iowa facts for kids
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Jewell Junction, Iowa
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Location of Jewell Junction, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Hamilton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.99 sq mi (10.34 km2) |
| • Land | 3.87 sq mi (10.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,216 |
| • Density | 314.13/sq mi (121.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50130
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-39675 |
Jewell Junction, often called Jewell, is a city located in Hamilton County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,216 people lived there.
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A Look Back in Time
Jewell Junction was officially planned and marked out in 1880. It got its name from D. T. Jewell, who owned the land where the town was built. A post office has been open in Jewell since 1880, helping people send and receive mail for a long time.
Where is Jewell Junction?
Jewell Junction is located at 42°18′27″N 93°38′28″W / 42.30750°N 93.64111°W. This means it's in the central part of the United States.
The city covers a total area of about 3.99 square miles (10.34 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.87 square miles (10.03 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.12 square miles (0.32 square kilometers), is water.
A special place nearby is Anderson Goose Lake. It is recognized as a National Natural Landmark because of its unique natural features.
Who Lives in Jewell Junction?
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 414 | — |
| 1900 | 947 | +128.7% |
| 1910 | 941 | −0.6% |
| 1920 | 1,090 | +15.8% |
| 1930 | 950 | −12.8% |
| 1940 | 1,051 | +10.6% |
| 1950 | 973 | −7.4% |
| 1960 | 1,113 | +14.4% |
| 1970 | 1,152 | +3.5% |
| 1980 | 1,145 | −0.6% |
| 1990 | 1,106 | −3.4% |
| 2000 | 1,239 | +12.0% |
| 2010 | 1,215 | −1.9% |
| 2020 | 1,216 | +0.1% |
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Population in 2020
According to the census from 2020, 1,216 people lived in Jewell Junction. There were 483 households, which are groups of people living together, and 333 families.
Most of the people, about 90.3%, were White. Smaller groups included Black or African American (0.7%), Native American (0.3%), and Asian (0.7%). About 6.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the city was 38.9 years. About 31.5% of the residents were under 20 years old. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.3%) and females (50.7%).
Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, there were 1,215 people living in Jewell Junction. There were 478 households and 336 families.
Most residents, 95.2%, were White. About 4.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The median age was 39.3 years. About 29.3% of the people were under 18 years old. The city had slightly more females (50.4%) than males (49.6%).
Schools in Jewell
Jewell is home to the South Hamilton Community School District. This school district serves students from Jewell, along with nearby towns like Ellsworth, Stanhope, and Randall.
Long ago, Jewell also had a college called Jewell Lutheran College. However, it closed its doors in 1924.
Famous People from Jewell
- Brian Thompson - a well-known businessman.
See also
In Spanish: Jewell Junction (Iowa) para niños
