Miles, Iowa facts for kids
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Miles, Iowa
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The original Miles School building prior to its partial demolition in 2019, making way for a new one-story Easton Valley Elementary School.
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Location of Miles, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Jackson |
| Incorporated | May 4, 1893 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.26 sq mi (3.27 km2) |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 408 |
| • Density | 322.78/sq mi (124.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52064
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-52050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0459074 |
Miles is a small city located in southeastern Jackson County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 408 people lived there.
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History of Miles
Miles was founded in 1870. People expected a railroad to be built through this area. The town was named after its founder, F. M. Miles.
The town was officially planned out in 1871. The very first house in Miles was built the following year, in 1872.
Geography of Miles
Miles is located at coordinates 42°2′51″N 90°18′54″W / 42.04750°N 90.31500°W. It's a small place!
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 3.27 square kilometers (1.26 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population of Miles
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 385 | — |
| 1910 | 334 | −13.2% |
| 1920 | 333 | −0.3% |
| 1930 | 319 | −4.2% |
| 1940 | 314 | −1.6% |
| 1950 | 344 | +9.6% |
| 1960 | 376 | +9.3% |
| 1970 | 409 | +8.8% |
| 1980 | 398 | −2.7% |
| 1990 | 409 | +2.8% |
| 2000 | 462 | +13.0% |
| 2010 | 445 | −3.7% |
| 2020 | 408 | −8.3% |
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Miles Population in 2020
The 2020 census counted 408 people living in Miles. There were 183 households and 114 families. This means there were about 322.8 people per square mile.
Most people in Miles are White (96.3%). A small number are Black or African American (0.7%), or from two or more different backgrounds (2.7%). About 0.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 26.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (47.5%) were married couples. Some households (35.0%) were made up of people living alone.
The average age in Miles was 44.5 years old. About 23.0% of residents were under 20. Another 19.6% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (52.0%) and females (48.0%).
Schools in Miles
Miles is part of the Easton Valley Community School District. This district was created in 2013. It formed when two older districts, the East Central Community School District and the Preston Community School District, joined together.
The East Central district itself was formed earlier, in 1974. It was a merger of the Miles Community School District and the Sabula Community School District.
In 2012, people in the East Central and Preston school districts voted to merge. The Preston district voted strongly in favor. After a close vote in East Central, the new Easton Valley School District (EVSD) was created.
Today, the elementary schools for the Easton Valley School District are located in Miles. The middle and high schools are in the nearby town of Preston.
See also
In Spanish: Miles (Iowa) para niños
