Maurice, Iowa facts for kids
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Maurice, Iowa
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Location of Maurice, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Sioux |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.61 sq mi (1.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.60 sq mi (1.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,319 ft (402 m) |
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| • Total | 265 |
| • Density | 440.20/sq mi (170.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51036
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-50430 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458859 |
Maurice is a small city in Sioux County, Iowa, United States. It is located near the West Branch of the Floyd River. In 2020, about 265 people lived there. Maurice is known for the Sioux County Regional Airport and a fun "Famous Maurice Fire Escape Slide" in the town park.
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History of Maurice
Maurice was officially planned and mapped out in 1882. The city was named after Maurice, Prince of Orange, a famous leader from the Netherlands. A post office has been open in Maurice since 1882, helping people send and receive mail for over a hundred years.
Geography and Location
Maurice is located in the state of Iowa. Its exact position is 42.966226 degrees north and 96.180848 degrees west.
The city covers a total area of about 0.61 square miles (1.57 square kilometres). Most of this area is land, about 0.60 square miles (1.56 square kilometres). A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.01 square kilometres), is water.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 280 | — |
| 1910 | 290 | +3.6% |
| 1920 | 329 | +13.4% |
| 1930 | 274 | −16.7% |
| 1940 | 272 | −0.7% |
| 1950 | 256 | −5.9% |
| 1960 | 237 | −7.4% |
| 1970 | 266 | +12.2% |
| 1980 | 288 | +8.3% |
| 1990 | 243 | −15.6% |
| 2000 | 254 | +4.5% |
| 2010 | 275 | +8.3% |
| 2020 | 265 | −3.6% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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The number of people living in Maurice has changed over the years. In 1900, there were 280 residents. The population reached its highest point in 1920 with 329 people. Since then, it has usually stayed around 250 to 290 residents.
Maurice in 2020: A Snapshot
According to the census taken in 2020, Maurice had 265 people. There were 105 households, which means 105 different homes where people lived. About 77 of these households were families.
The population density was about 440 people per square mile. This tells us how many people live in a certain area. Most residents, about 87%, identified as White. About 13% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Maurice in 2020 was 39.5 years old.
- About 30% of the residents were under 20 years old.
- About 18% were 65 years old or older.
- The city had a nearly equal number of males and females, with 50.6% male and 49.4% female.
Maurice in 2010: A Look Back
In the 2010 census, Maurice had 275 people living there. There were 102 households in the city. The population density was about 500 people per square mile.
Most of the people, about 95.6%, identified as White. About 5.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 34.6 years.
- About 25.8% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 14.5% were 65 years old or older.
- The city had slightly more males than females, with 52.0% male and 48.0% female.
Education in Maurice
Students in Maurice attend schools that are part of the MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District. This school district was created on July 1, 1994. It was formed when two smaller school districts, Maurice-Orange City and Floyd Valley, joined together.
See also
In Spanish: Maurice (Iowa) para niños
