Kirkville, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kirkville, Iowa
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Kirkville City Hall
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Location of Kirkville, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Wapello |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
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| • Total | 157 |
| • Density | 278.86/sq mi (107.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52566
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-41565 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395548 |
Kirkville is a small city located in Wapello County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 157 people called Kirkville home. It's a quiet place where people live and grow.
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History of Kirkville
Kirkville was founded in 1848. It was laid out by a person named John Kirkpatrick. That's where the city gets its name!
Geography of Kirkville
According to the United States Census Bureau, Kirkville covers a total area of about 1.46 square kilometers (or 0.56 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population Information
This section tells us about the people who live in Kirkville.
How Many People Live Here?
Here's a look at how Kirkville's population has changed over the years:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1870 | 236 | — |
| 1880 | 280 | +18.6% |
| 1890 | 714 | +155.0% |
| 1900 | 402 | −43.7% |
| 1910 | 299 | −25.6% |
| 1920 | 210 | −29.8% |
| 1930 | 206 | −1.9% |
| 1940 | 241 | +17.0% |
| 1950 | 213 | −11.6% |
| 1960 | 203 | −4.7% |
| 1970 | 222 | +9.4% |
| 1980 | 220 | −0.9% |
| 1990 | 177 | −19.5% |
| 2000 | 214 | +20.9% |
| 2010 | 167 | −22.0% |
| 2020 | 157 | −6.0% |
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Kirkville in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 157 people living in Kirkville. There were 61 households and 45 families. This means there were about 278.7 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Kirkville were White (91.1%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds. About 1.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Kirkville was 51.4 years.
- About 15.9% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 1.9% were between 20 and 24.
- About 18.5% were between 25 and 44.
- About 42.0% were between 45 and 64.
- About 21.7% were 65 years old or older.
The city had slightly more females (51.6%) than males (48.4%).
Kirkville in 2010
In 2010, Kirkville had 167 people living there. There were 68 households and 46 families. The population density was about 298.2 people per square mile.
Most people (97.6%) were White. A small number were Native American or from other backgrounds. About 1.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 43.5 years.
- About 22.8% of residents were under 18.
- About 5.4% were between 18 and 24.
- About 25.2% were between 25 and 44.
- About 36% were between 45 and 64.
- About 10.8% were 65 or older.
The city had slightly more males (52.7%) than females (47.3%).
Education in Kirkville
Kirkville is part of the Eddyville–Blakesburg–Fremont Community School District. This school district was formed in 2012 when two smaller districts, the Eddyville–Blakesburg Community School District and the Fremont Community School District, joined together. Before that, Kirkville was in the Eddyville–Blakesburg district, which itself was created in 1994.
See also
In Spanish: Kirkville (Iowa) para niños
