Little Cedar, Iowa facts for kids
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Little Cedar, Iowa
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 Little Cedar, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Little Cedar, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Mitchell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,194 ft (364 m) |
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| • Total | 64 |
| • Density | 120.08/sq mi (46.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50454
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| FIPS code | 19-45705 |
| GNIS feature ID | 458449 |
Little Cedar is a small, unincorporated community in central Mitchell County, Iowa, United States. It's also known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2020, about 64 people lived there. Little Cedar has its own post office with the ZIP code 50454.
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History of Little Cedar
Little Cedar was first planned out in 1891. When it was first created, it was called "Wheeler." However, there was another place named Wheeler in Iowa. To avoid confusion, the name was changed to Little Cedar.
Population Changes Over Time
The community started very small. In 1902, only 22 people lived in Little Cedar. By 1925, the population had grown quite a bit to 200 people.
Geography of Little Cedar
Little Cedar is located in the state of Iowa. It is about 11 miles northeast of Osage, which is the main town (or county seat) of Mitchell County.
Elevation and Rivers
The land in Little Cedar is about 1,194 feet (364 meters) above sea level. The Little Cedar River flows along the eastern edge of the community. This river flows southeast and eventually joins the larger Cedar River in a town called Nashua. The entire area of Little Cedar is land, covering about 0.53 square miles (1.38 square kilometers).
People of Little Cedar
As of the 2020 census, 64 people lived in Little Cedar. The population has seen a small increase from 2010, when there were 60 residents.
Community Life
In 2010, there were 29 households in Little Cedar. Many of these were families, including married couples living together. About 41% of all households were made up of single individuals. The average household had about two people.
Age Groups
The people living in Little Cedar represent different age groups. In 2010, about 21.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 16.7% of the residents were 65 years old or older. The median age in the community was 40.5 years.
See also
In Spanish: Little Cedar (Iowa) para niños
