Macksburg, Iowa facts for kids
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Macksburg, Iowa
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Fire Bell in the city park
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Location of Macksburg, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.98 sq mi (5.14 km2) |
| • Land | 1.98 sq mi (5.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,247 ft (380 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 97 |
| • Density | 48.92/sq mi (18.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50155
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-48180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458713 |
Macksburg is a small city in Madison County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 97 people lived there. It is part of the larger Des Moines metropolitan area.
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Geography of Macksburg
Macksburg is located in Iowa at these coordinates: 41°12′51″N 94°11′8″W / 41.21417°N 94.18556°W. The city covers a total area of about 1.99 square miles (5.14 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
History of Macksburg
Macksburg was officially planned and created in 1873. The city was named after Dr. Joseph Hughes Mack. He was one of the first people to own the land where the town was built.
Population Changes in Macksburg
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 204 | — |
| 1890 | 186 | −8.8% |
| 1900 | 235 | +26.3% |
| 1910 | 197 | −16.2% |
| 1920 | 228 | +15.7% |
| 1930 | 218 | −4.4% |
| 1940 | 255 | +17.0% |
| 1950 | 220 | −13.7% |
| 1960 | 174 | −20.9% |
| 1970 | 142 | −18.4% |
| 1980 | 132 | −7.0% |
| 1990 | 110 | −16.7% |
| 2000 | 142 | +29.1% |
| 2010 | 113 | −20.4% |
| 2020 | 97 | −14.2% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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The population of Macksburg has changed over many years. In 1880, there were 204 people living in the city. By 1940, the population grew to 255 people. However, the population has slowly decreased since then. In 2010, 113 people lived in Macksburg. The most recent count in 2020 showed 97 residents.
Macksburg in 2020
In 2020, there were 97 people living in Macksburg. These people lived in 45 households. About 26 families were part of the city's population. Most residents were White. The average age of people in Macksburg was about 48.5 years old.
Macksburg in 2010
In 2010, Macksburg had 113 people living there. These people lived in 53 households. Most of the residents were White. The average age was 44.4 years.
Education in Macksburg
Students in Macksburg attend public schools operated by the Orient-Macksburg Community School District.
Notable People from Macksburg
- Glenn L. Martin: He was a famous American aviator. An aviator is someone who flies airplanes. He also started the Glenn L. Martin Company. This company is now part of the well-known Lockheed Martin Corporation.
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Farmer's Coop Grain elevators
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Post Office
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Old City Hall
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Welcome sign in city park
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Highway signs
