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Maynard, Iowa
Location of Maynard, Iowa
Location of Maynard, Iowa
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Fayette
Area
 • Total 0.99 sq mi (2.58 km2)
 • Land 0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2)
 • Water 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)
Elevation
1,106 ft (337 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 476
 • Density 491.23/sq mi (189.71/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50655
Area code(s) 563
FIPS code 19-50610
GNIS feature ID 0458870

Maynard is a city in Fayette County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community located in the northeastern part of Iowa. In 2020, the city had a population of 476 people.

Geography of Maynard

Maynard is located in Iowa at coordinates 42°46′28″N 91°52′42″W / 42.77444°N 91.87833°W / 42.77444; -91.87833. It sits along the Little Volga River.

The city covers a total area of about 1.02 square miles (2.64 km2). Most of this area, about 0.99 square miles (2.56 km2), is land. A small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2), is water.

Population and Demographics

Maynard's population has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the city:

Historical populations
Year Pop. ±%
1880 270 —    
1890 371 +37.4%
1900 495 +33.4%
1910 382 −22.8%
1920 387 +1.3%
1930 409 +5.7%
1940 432 +5.6%
1950 455 +5.3%
1960 515 +13.2%
1970 503 −2.3%
1980 561 +11.5%
1990 513 −8.6%
2000 500 −2.5%
2010 518 +3.6%
2020 476 −8.1%
Source: and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census

Maynard's Population in 2020

According to the 2020 census, 476 people lived in Maynard. There were 212 households and 127 families. The city had about 491 people per square mile.

Most residents, about 93.9%, were White. A small number of people belonged to other racial groups. About 2.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

About 25% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Maynard was 42.5 years old. About 26.3% of residents were under 20 years old.

Maynard's Population in 2010

In the 2010 census, Maynard had 518 residents. There were 228 households and 141 families. The population density was about 523 people per square mile.

Most people in 2010, about 98.6%, were White. About 2.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

About 29.8% of households had children under 18. The median age was 42.8 years. About 24.1% of residents were under 18 years old.

Education in Maynard

Maynard is home to the West Central Community School District. This district manages the public schools in the area. The schools also take part in sports competitions through the Upper Iowa Conference.

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