Malcom, Iowa facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Malcom, Iowa
City
Malcom, Iowa
Location of Malcom, Iowa
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Poweshiek
Area
• Total	0.83 sq mi (2.14 km2)
• Land	0.83 sq mi (2.14 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	915 ft (279 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	270
• Density	326.88/sq mi (126.14/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	50157
Area code(s)	641
FIPS code	19-48540
GNIS feature ID	0458739
Website	https://www.cityofmalcomiowa.com/

Malcom is a small city in Poweshiek County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 270 people lived there. The city got its name from an early Scottish settler. Some of the main businesses in Malcom include BASF, a restaurant, and Dayton Meat Products.

History of Malcom, Iowa

Before 1843, the land where Malcom now stands belonged to the Sauk and Meskwaki Native American tribes. By 1858, enough people had settled there to form a township.

The railroad reached Malcom from Iowa City in 1863. The town was then officially planned out near the Little Bear Creek. Malcom became an incorporated city on April 23, 1872. In August 2020, a very strong storm called a derecho hit the town. It caused a lot of damage, and some large grain silos were knocked over.

Education in Malcom

The very first school in Malcom opened in 1855 with only six students. In 1864, the Malcom Independent School was started. By 1880, the school had grown to 136 students.

The first high school began in 1885. It only offered three years of classes, so many students went to Grinnell to finish their studies. The first high school class graduated in 1888, and all seven students were girls. A new, modern brick school building was opened in November 1903. Later, in 1923–24, a new part was added to the school. At that time, there were also nine small, one-room schools in the surrounding area.

The last class to graduate from Malcom High School was in 1960. After that, the school joined with schools from Brooklyn and Guernsey. They formed the BGM Community School District. The Malcom school building then became an elementary school for younger students.

Geography of Malcom

Malcom is located in Iowa at coordinates 41.707486 degrees north and 92.555373 degrees west.

The city covers an area of about 0.61 square miles (1.58 square kilometers), and all of it is land. Malcom is situated just north of Interstate 80, a major highway. The Little Bear Creek flows along the southern edge of the town.

Population and People

Malcom has seen its population change over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:

Malcom's Population in 2020

In 2020, the city of Malcom had 270 people living in 117 households. About 80 of these households were families. The population density was about 326.7 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Malcom (95.6%) were White. A small percentage (1.9%) were Hispanic or Latino.

About 21.5% of the residents were under 20 years old. The median age in the city was 45.5 years. This means half the people were younger than 45.5 and half were older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.7%) and females (49.3%).

Malcom's Population in 2010

In 2010, Malcom had 287 people living in 132 households. About 86 of these were families. The city's population density was around 470.5 people per square mile. Most residents (98.6%) were White.

About 17.1% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 47.9 years. This means the population was a bit older on average than in 2020. The gender split was 53.0% male and 47.0% female.

See also

In Spanish: Malcom (Iowa) para niños