Kelley, Iowa facts for kids
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Kelley, Iowa
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Location of Kelley, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Iowa |
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| County | Story | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.69 sq mi (1.80 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.69 sq mi (1.80 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (314 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 304 | |
| • Density | 438.04/sq mi (169.06/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
50134
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| Area code(s) | 515 | |
| FIPS code | 19-40395 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458030 | |
Kelley is a small city located in Story County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 304 people lived there. It is part of a larger area that includes the cities of Ames and Boone.
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History of Kelley
Kelley got its name from George Kelley, who was one of the first people to live in the town.
A post office was opened in Kelley in 1875. This was a place where people could send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years, but it closed down in 2013.
Geography of Kelley
Kelley is located in the state of Iowa. Its exact position on a map can be found using its coordinates: 41.950914 degrees north latitude and -93.664905 degrees west longitude.
The city covers a total area of about 0.68 square miles (which is about 1.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land; there are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 187 | — |
| 1910 | 231 | +23.5% |
| 1920 | 192 | −16.9% |
| 1930 | 179 | −6.8% |
| 1940 | 159 | −11.2% |
| 1950 | 244 | +53.5% |
| 1960 | 239 | −2.0% |
| 1970 | 235 | −1.7% |
| 1980 | 237 | +0.9% |
| 1990 | 246 | +3.8% |
| 2000 | 300 | +22.0% |
| 2010 | 309 | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 304 | −1.6% |
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Kelley's Population in 2020
In 2020, the city of Kelley had a population of 304 people. There were 122 households, which means 122 different homes where people lived.
About 32% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Kelley was about 34.3 years old.
More than half of the residents (52.6%) were male, and 47.4% were female.
Kelley's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Kelley had a population of 309 people. There were 120 households in the city at that time.
About 37.5% of the households had children under 18. The average age of people living in Kelley was 35.1 years old.
The population was almost evenly split between males (50.2%) and females (49.8%).
Education in Kelley
Students in Kelley attend public schools that are part of the Ballard Community School District. This school district is responsible for providing education to children in the local area.
See also
In Spanish: Kelley (Iowa) para niños
