Manly, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Manly, Iowa
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Manly Public Library
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Location of Manly, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Worth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.41 sq mi (3.66 km2) |
| • Land | 1.41 sq mi (3.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
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| • Total | 1,256 |
| • Density | 888.26/sq mi (342.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50456
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-48900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458758 |
Manly is a small city in Worth County, Iowa, USA. In 2020, about 1,256 people lived there. It's part of the wider Mason City area.
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Manly's History: A Railroad Town
Manly started in 1877. It was first called Manly Junction. This was because two important railroads met there. These were the Rock Island and the Chicago Great Western lines.
In 1912, the Rock Island railroad became very important to Manly. They built a roundhouse and shops there. Many people worked for the railroad. Today, you can see a special train car called a caboose. It sits near Highway 9. This caboose reminds everyone of Manly's railroad past. In 2006, a train engine was also placed there. This happened during Manly's yearly Railroad/Ag Days party.
Where is Manly?
Manly is located in Iowa. It's about 16 miles south of the Minnesota border. The city is found where Highway 65 and Highway 9 meet.
The city covers about 1.47 square miles (3.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Learning in Manly: Central Springs Schools
Manly's public schools are part of the Central Springs Community School District. This district started on July 1, 2006. It was formed when two older school districts joined together. These were the North Central and Nora Springs–Rock Falls districts.
Manly is home to the Central Springs Panthers. Before, they were known as the North Central Falcons. Some younger students from Manly, Hanlontown, and Plymouth go to elementary school in Manly. This is for preschool up to 3rd grade. Other elementary students from nearby areas go to school in Nora Springs.
All students then attend middle school in Nora Springs. After 7th grade, they move to Manly for high school. The school colors are black and blue. Their mascot is a panther.
Manly's Population Over Time
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 84 | — |
| 1900 | 359 | +327.4% |
| 1910 | 346 | −3.6% |
| 1920 | 1,476 | +326.6% |
| 1930 | 1,447 | −2.0% |
| 1940 | 1,445 | −0.1% |
| 1950 | 1,473 | +1.9% |
| 1960 | 1,425 | −3.3% |
| 1970 | 1,294 | −9.2% |
| 1980 | 1,496 | +15.6% |
| 1990 | 1,349 | −9.8% |
| 2000 | 1,342 | −0.5% |
| 2010 | 1,323 | −1.4% |
| 2020 | 1,256 | −5.1% |
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What the 2020 Census Shows
In 2020, Manly had 1,256 people living there. There were 522 households. Most people, about 93.8%, were White. About 2.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Manly was 41.2 years. About 26% of the people were under 20 years old. About 20% were 65 years or older. Slightly more than half of the residents were female (51.5%).
What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, Manly had 1,323 people. There were 534 households. Most people, about 97.7%, were White. About 2.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 33.5% of households had children under 18. The average age was 39.3 years. About 27% of residents were under 18. About 19% were 65 years or older. Slightly more than half of the residents were female (52.7%).
Images for kids
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U.E. Church, Manly IA. Circa 1914
See also
In Spanish: Manly (Iowa) para niños
