Matlock, Iowa facts for kids
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Matlock, Iowa
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Location of Matlock, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Sioux |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 74 |
| • Density | 195.77/sq mi (75.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51244
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-50385 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458854 |
Matlock is a small city located in Sioux County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 74 people. It's a quiet place where people live and work.
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Where is Matlock Located?
Matlock is found at specific geographic coordinates: 43.242958 degrees North and -95.934486 degrees West. This means it's in the northern and western parts of the world.
The city covers a total area of about 0.98 square kilometers (or 0.38 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Matlock has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population history:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 94 | — |
| 1910 | 118 | +25.5% |
| 1920 | 94 | −20.3% |
| 1930 | 103 | +9.6% |
| 1940 | 112 | +8.7% |
| 1950 | 104 | −7.1% |
| 1960 | 103 | −1.0% |
| 1970 | 89 | −13.6% |
| 1980 | 109 | +22.5% |
| 1990 | 92 | −15.6% |
| 2000 | 83 | −9.8% |
| 2010 | 87 | +4.8% |
| 2020 | 74 | −14.9% |
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Matlock in 2020
In 2020, the census showed that 74 people lived in Matlock. There were 33 homes, and 26 of these were families. Most of the people living here were White (98.6%).
The average age of people in Matlock was about 49.5 years old.
- About 18.9% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 16.2% were 65 years or older.
- More women lived in Matlock than men, with 55.4% being female and 44.6% male.
Matlock in 2010
Back in 2010, Matlock had 87 residents. There were 34 homes, and 24 of them were families. At that time, all residents were White (100%).
The average age was 44.2 years.
- About 25.3% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 17.2% were 65 years or older.
- In 2010, there were more men than women, with 55.2% male and 44.8% female.
Education in Matlock
Students in Matlock attend schools that are part of the Sheldon Community School District. This district helps provide education for the children and teens living in the area.
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