Kiron, Iowa facts for kids
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Kiron, Iowa
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Location of Kiron, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Crawford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,335 ft (407 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 267 |
| • Density | 1,321.78/sq mi (510.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51448
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-41610 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395550 |
Kiron is a small town located in Crawford County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 267 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a bit of interesting history behind its name!
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History of Kiron
Kiron was officially planned and laid out in 1899. This means its streets and lots were mapped out for building. There are a couple of ideas about how it got its name.
One idea is that it was named after a place in China. Another popular story suggests the town was meant to be named after the Kidron Valley, which is mentioned in the Bible. However, it's believed that a mistake was made when writing it down, and the letter "D" was left out.
Geography of Kiron
Kiron is a small town, covering an area of about 0.20 square miles (0.52 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The town is located about six miles east of U.S. Route 59, near Iowa Highway 39.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 89 | — |
| 1910 | 207 | +132.6% |
| 1920 | 294 | +42.0% |
| 1930 | 259 | −11.9% |
| 1940 | 260 | +0.4% |
| 1950 | 255 | −1.9% |
| 1960 | 271 | +6.3% |
| 1970 | 275 | +1.5% |
| 1980 | 317 | +15.3% |
| 1990 | 301 | −5.0% |
| 2000 | 273 | −9.3% |
| 2010 | 279 | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 267 | −4.3% |
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Kiron's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 267 people living in Kiron. These people lived in 118 households, with 80 of them being families.
Most of the people in Kiron were White (about 87%). A smaller number were Black or African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds. About 8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Kiron was about 40 years old. Many residents were under 20 (about 28%), and a good number were 65 or older (about 26%). Slightly more than half of the residents were female (53.9%), and the rest were male (46.1%).
Kiron's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Kiron had 279 people living there. There were 121 households, and 77 of these were families.
Most of the people were White (about 91%). About 16% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was a bit older, around 46.6 years. About 22% of residents were under 18, and nearly 23% were 65 or older. The town had slightly more males (52%) than females (48%) at that time.
Education in Kiron
Public schools in the Kiron area are managed by the Denison Community School District.
Notable People from Kiron
- Steve King – He is a well-known person who served as a U.S. Representative for Iowa. This means he was elected to represent the people of Iowa in the United States Congress, helping to make laws for the country.
See also
In Spanish: Kiron (Iowa) para niños
