Kirkman, Iowa facts for kids
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Kirkman, Iowa
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Location of Kirkman, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Shelby |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,266 ft (386 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 56 |
| • Density | 222.22/sq mi (85.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51447
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-41520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395546 |
Kirkman is a small city in Shelby County, Iowa, United States. It is located near the West Nishnabotna River. In 2020, about 56 people lived there.
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History of Kirkman
Kirkman began when the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad was built through the area.
The Western Town Lot Company officially started Kirkman in 1880. It became an official city in 1892. The town was named after M.M. Kirkman, who was a railroad official. The very first house built in the town was called Kirkman House.
Geography of Kirkman
According to the United States Census Bureau, Kirkman covers a total area of about 0.28 square miles (0.72 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 203 | — |
| 1910 | 180 | −11.3% |
| 1920 | 204 | +13.3% |
| 1930 | 183 | −10.3% |
| 1940 | 185 | +1.1% |
| 1950 | 131 | −29.2% |
| 1960 | 92 | −29.8% |
| 1970 | 72 | −21.7% |
| 1980 | 95 | +31.9% |
| 1990 | 98 | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 76 | −22.4% |
| 2010 | 64 | −15.8% |
| 2020 | 56 | −12.5% |
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Kirkman's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census showed that 56 people lived in Kirkman. There were 32 households and 23 families. The city had about 222 people per square mile.
- About 16% of the residents were under 20 years old.
- About 43% of the residents were 65 years old or older.
- The average age in Kirkman was 60 years.
- More males lived in the city (62.5%) than females (37.5%).
Kirkman's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census counted 64 people living in Kirkman. There were 33 households and 23 families.
- About 11% of the residents were under 18 years old.
- About 16% of the residents were 65 years old or older.
- The average age in Kirkman was 56.5 years.
- More males lived in the city (56.3%) than females (43.8%).
Education in Kirkman
Students in Kirkman attend schools in the IKM–Manning Community School District.
Before 2011, Kirkman was part of the IKM Community School District. This district was formed in 1992. In 2011, it joined with another district to become IKM–Manning.
Famous People from Kirkman
Kirkman was the birthplace of Lew Anderson. He was an actor who played Clarabell the Clown on the famous TV show Howdy Doody.
See also
In Spanish: Kirkman (Iowa) para niños
