Little Sioux, Iowa facts for kids
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Little Sioux, Iowa
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Location of Little Sioux, Iowa
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 Little Sioux, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Little Sioux, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Harrison |
| Township | Little Sioux |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 166 |
| • Density | 462.35/sq mi (178.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51545
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-45840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395737 |
Little Sioux is a small city in Harrison County, Iowa, United States. It is located in the midwestern part of the country. In 2020, about 166 people lived there. The city is well-known for the Little Sioux Scout Ranch, which is part of the Boy Scouts of America.
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History of Little Sioux
Little Sioux was officially planned and settled in 1855. This means that people started building homes and businesses there around that time.
Geography of Little Sioux
Little Sioux is a small city in terms of its size. The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers an area of about 0.37 square miles (0.93 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Population and People of Little Sioux
The number of people living in Little Sioux has changed over many years. Here is a look at how the population has grown and shrunk.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 369 | — |
| 1890 | 400 | +8.4% |
| 1900 | 427 | +6.7% |
| 1910 | 390 | −8.7% |
| 1920 | 436 | +11.8% |
| 1930 | 400 | −8.3% |
| 1940 | 434 | +8.5% |
| 1950 | 349 | −19.6% |
| 1960 | 295 | −15.5% |
| 1970 | 239 | −19.0% |
| 1980 | 251 | +5.0% |
| 1990 | 205 | −18.3% |
| 2000 | 217 | +5.9% |
| 2010 | 170 | −21.7% |
| 2020 | 166 | −2.4% |
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What the 2020 Census Tells Us
In 2020, the census counted 166 people living in Little Sioux. There were 72 households, which means 72 different homes or groups of people living together. About 39 of these households were families.
The city had about 462 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Little Sioux were White (93.4%). A small number were Black or African American (1.2%) or Native American (0.6%). About 7.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Little Sioux was 51 years old. About 20.5% of residents were under 20 years old. Also, 31.3% of residents were 65 years or older. Slightly more males lived in the city (53.6%) than females (46.4%).
What the 2010 Census Told Us
Back in 2010, the census recorded 170 people in Little Sioux. There were 78 households at that time. The population density was about 459 people per square mile.
In 2010, almost everyone in the city (100%) was White. About 2.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 48.5 years. About 17.1% of residents were under 18 years old. Also, 19.4% were 65 years or older. The gender split was similar to 2020, with 52.4% male and 47.6% female.
Education in Little Sioux
Students in Little Sioux attend schools that are part of the West Harrison Community School District. This district provides education for children living in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Little Sioux (Iowa) para niños
