Menlo, Iowa facts for kids
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Menlo, Iowa
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Location of Menlo, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Guthrie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,260 ft (380 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 345 |
| • Density | 766.67/sq mi (295.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50164
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-51105 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395098 |
Menlo is a small city located in Guthrie County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 345 people lived there. Menlo is also part of the larger Des Moines metropolitan area.
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A Look Back: Menlo's History
Menlo was founded in 1869. It was first known by different names, like "The Switch" and "Guthrie Switch."
The city was later renamed Menlo. This was done to avoid confusion with another nearby place called Guthrie Center.
Exploring Menlo's Geography
Menlo is located in Guthrie County, Iowa. The city covers a total area of about 0.47 square miles (1.22 square kilometers).
All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Menlo's Population Over Time
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 389 | — |
| 1900 | 428 | +10.0% |
| 1910 | 382 | −10.7% |
| 1920 | 476 | +24.6% |
| 1930 | 500 | +5.0% |
| 1940 | 441 | −11.8% |
| 1950 | 421 | −4.5% |
| 1960 | 421 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 391 | −7.1% |
| 1980 | 410 | +4.9% |
| 1990 | 356 | −13.2% |
| 2000 | 365 | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 353 | −3.3% |
| 2020 | 345 | −2.3% |
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Population in 2020
According to the census taken in 2020, Menlo had a population of 345 people. There were 140 households and 94 families living in the city.
The average number of people per square mile was about 766.1. Most residents, about 91.6%, identified as White.
The median age in Menlo was 38.9 years old. About 28.4% of the people were under 20 years old. Also, 15.9% were 65 years old or older.
Population in 2010
The census from 2010 showed that 353 people lived in Menlo. There were 147 households in the city.
The population density was about 751.1 people per square mile. Most of the population, 97.2%, was White.
The median age was 37.7 years. About 26.3% of residents were under 18 years old. Around 15% were 65 years or older.
Education in Menlo
Menlo is part of the West Central Valley Community School District. This school district was formed on July 1, 2001.
It was created when the Stuart-Menlo Community School District and the Dexfield Community School District joined together. The Stuart-Menlo district itself was formed earlier, in 1971.
See also
In Spanish: Menlo (Iowa) para niños
