Joice, Iowa facts for kids
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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 small city located in Worth County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 208 people lived there. It is part of the larger Mason City area.
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A Look Back: History of Joice
Joice began when the Chicago and North Western Railway built its tracks through the area. A post office opened in Joice in the year 1900. Joice officially became a city in 1913. The city was named after R. M. Joice, who was a local banker at the time.
In September 2018, the Joice Public Library was damaged by a fire. This fire was caused by faulty wiring. Because of the damage, a new public library had to be built for the community.
Where is Joice? Geography
Joice is located at specific coordinates: 43.363223 degrees North and -93.455881 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau reports that the city covers a total area of about 1.00 square mile (which is about 2.77 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Who Lives in Joice? Population Facts
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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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The city's population has changed over the years. In 1920, there were 233 people, and by 2020, the population was 208.
Joice Population in 2020
According to the census from 2020, Joice had 208 residents. There were 80 households and 53 families living in the city. The city had about 194.7 people per square mile (75.2 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Joice were White (about 91.8%). A small number of residents were Black or African American, Asian, or from two or more races. About 9.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Joice was 43.5 years old. About 27.9% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, 17.3% of the residents were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.9%) and females (48.1%).
Joice Population in 2010
The 2010 census showed that 222 people lived in Joice. There were 99 households, including 61 families. The population density was about 222 people per square mile.
Most residents (96.8%) were White. A small percentage were Native American or from two or more races.
About 34.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.24 people. The average family had 2.77 people. The median age was 39.9 years.
Schools in Joice
The Lake Mills Community School District is responsible for operating the public schools in the Joice area.
See also
In Spanish: Joice (Iowa) para niños
