Keswick, Iowa facts for kids
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Keswick, Iowa
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Aerial photograph of Keswick
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Location of Keswick, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Keokuk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 242 |
| • Density | 542.60/sq mi (209.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50136
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-41070 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395521 |
Keswick is a small city located in Keokuk County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 242 people lived there. It is a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Keswick
Keswick was founded in 1879. A railway company, the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway, built a train line through the area. This line was 66 miles long and went to a town called What Cheer.
The city got its name from a special place in England. A local woman who lived in Keswick, England, offered a place to stay for the workers building the train tracks. Because of her kindness, the new town was named Keswick, just like her hometown.
Geography of Keswick
Keswick is located in the state of Iowa. The city covers a small area of land. It is about 0.43 square miles (1.16 square kilometers) in size. The city is entirely land, with no lakes or rivers within its borders.
Population and People
The number of people living in Keswick has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 59 | — |
| 1920 | 354 | +500.0% |
| 1930 | 358 | +1.1% |
| 1940 | 307 | −14.2% |
| 1950 | 276 | −10.1% |
| 1960 | 265 | −4.0% |
| 1970 | 257 | −3.0% |
| 1980 | 300 | +16.7% |
| 1990 | 284 | −5.3% |
| 2000 | 295 | +3.9% |
| 2010 | 246 | −16.6% |
| 2020 | 242 | −1.6% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 242 people living in Keswick. There were 92 households, which are groups of people living together. The city had about 542 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Keswick were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 2.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Keswick was 37.5 years old. Almost 30% of the residents were under 20 years old. About 21.5% of the people were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (51.2%) than males (48.8%).
Population in 2010
Back in 2010, there were 246 people living in Keswick. There were 105 households. The population density was about 572 people per square mile. Most people were White, and a small percentage were Native American or from two or more races.
The average age in 2010 was 38.3 years. About 24% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 18.7% were 65 years or older. The city had more females (53.7%) than males (46.3%) at that time.
Education in Keswick
Students in Keswick attend public schools operated by the Tri-County Community School District. This district provides education for children in the local area.
Images for kids
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Aerial photograph of Keswick
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Location of Keswick, Iowa
See also
In Spanish: Keswick (Iowa) para niños
