Millersburg, Iowa facts for kids
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Millersburg, Iowa
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Aerial view of Millersburg
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Location of Millersburg, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Iowa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| • Land | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 135 |
| • Density | 1,106.56/sq mi (428.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52308
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-52230 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0459113 |
Millersburg is a small city located in Iowa County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 135 people. It's a quiet place in the heart of Iowa.
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History of Millersburg
Millersburg was officially planned and laid out in 1852. This process is called "platting," which means creating a map of a town's streets and property lots. The city was named after its founder, a man named Reuben Miller.
Geography and Location
Millersburg is found at specific coordinates: 41.572665 degrees North and -92.159332 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
City Area
The city is quite small in size. According to the United States Census Bureau, Millersburg covers a total area of about 0.14 square miles (0.31 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Population Information
Understanding the population helps us learn about the people who live in Millersburg.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1920 | 210 | — |
| 1930 | 198 | −5.7% |
| 1940 | 177 | −10.6% |
| 1950 | 200 | +13.0% |
| 1960 | 186 | −7.0% |
| 1970 | 187 | +0.5% |
| 1980 | 184 | −1.6% |
| 1990 | 188 | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 184 | −2.1% |
| 2010 | 159 | −13.6% |
| 1880 | 221 | +39.0% |
| 2020 | 135 | −38.9% |
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2020 Census Details
In 2020, the United States census counted 135 people living in Millersburg. There were 63 households, which means 63 different homes or groups of people living together. The city had about 1,110 people per square mile. Most residents were White, and about 10% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino. The average age of people in Millersburg was about 48.5 years old.
2010 Census Details
Back in 2010, the census showed that 159 people lived in Millersburg. There were 72 households at that time. The population density was about 1,135 people per square mile. Most of the people living there were White. The average age was 47.5 years.
Education in Millersburg
Students in Millersburg attend schools within the English Valleys Community School District.
School District Changes
Before 2009, Millersburg was part of the Deep River–Millersburg Community School District. This district was created in 1958 by combining the Millersburg and Deep River school districts. In 1992, the district stopped having its own high school. Instead, junior and senior high school students could choose to attend schools in either the English Valleys district or the Montezuma Community School District.
On July 1, 2009, the Deep River–Millersburg district officially joined the English Valleys district. A small part of the former district went to the Montezuma district. The old school building in Millersburg became empty after the change. There were ideas to turn it into housing for families in need.
Famous Person from Millersburg
- William J. Collins: He was the ninth President of St. Ambrose University.
See also
In Spanish: Millersburg (Iowa) para niños
