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Joice, Iowa
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Location of Joice, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Worth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.07 sq mi (2.77 km2) |
| • Land | 1.07 sq mi (2.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,263 ft (385 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 208 |
| • Density | 194.76/sq mi (75.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50446
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-39855 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0457979 |
Joice is a city in Worth County, Iowa, United States. The population was 208 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
Joice got its start, following the construction of the Chicago and North Western Railway through that territory. A post office called Joice has been in operation since 1900. Joice was incorporated as a city in 1913. The city was named for R. M. Joice, a local banker. On the 21st night of September 2018, a fire took the Joice Public Library due to faulty wiring, causing the eventual construction of a new public library.
Geography
Joice is located at 43°21′48″N 93°27′21″W / 43.36333°N 93.45583°W (43.363223, -93.455881).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.00 square mile (2.59 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1920 | 233 | — |
| 1930 | 225 | −3.4% |
| 1940 | 263 | +16.9% |
| 1950 | 244 | −7.2% |
| 1960 | 231 | −5.3% |
| 1970 | 201 | −13.0% |
| 1980 | 223 | +10.9% |
| 1990 | 245 | +9.9% |
| 2000 | 231 | −5.7% |
| 2010 | 222 | −3.9% |
| 2020 | 208 | −6.3% |
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2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 222 people in 99 households, including 61 families, in the city. The population density was 222.0 inhabitants per square mile (85.7/km2). There were 106 housing units at an average density of 106.0 per square mile (40.9/km2). The racial makup of the city was 96.8% White, 0.5% Native American, and 2.7% from two or more races.
Of the 99 households 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.4% were non-families. 34.3% of households were one person and 9.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.77.
The median age was 39.9 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.4% were from 25 to 44; 28.4% were from 45 to 64; and 13.5% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.
Education
The Lake Mills Community School District operates local public schools.
See also
In Spanish: Joice (Iowa) para niños
