Milo, Iowa facts for kids
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Milo, Iowa
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Location of Milo, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Warren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.61 sq mi (1.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.61 sq mi (1.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
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| • Total | 778 |
| • Density | 1,279.61/sq mi (494.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50166
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-52455 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395333 |
Milo is a small city located in Warren County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 778 people lived there. Milo is also part of the larger Des Moines area.
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A Look Back at Milo's History
Milo began in 1878. It started when a railroad was built through Belmont Township. This helped the town grow.
Milo's Location and Size
Milo is located in Iowa. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.62 square miles (1.57 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Who Lives in Milo?
This section talks about the people who live in Milo. It looks at things like how many people there are and their ages.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 100 | — |
| 1890 | 318 | +218.0% |
| 1900 | 585 | +84.0% |
| 1910 | 519 | −11.3% |
| 1920 | 560 | +7.9% |
| 1930 | 542 | −3.2% |
| 1940 | 528 | −2.6% |
| 1950 | 525 | −0.6% |
| 1960 | 468 | −10.9% |
| 1970 | 561 | +19.9% |
| 1980 | 778 | +38.7% |
| 1990 | 864 | +11.1% |
| 2000 | 839 | −2.9% |
| 2010 | 775 | −7.6% |
| 2020 | 778 | +0.4% |
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Milo's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census showed that 778 people lived in Milo. There were 304 households, which are groups of people living together. About 217 of these were families.
The city had about 1,282 people per square mile. Most people living in Milo were White (94.0%). A small number were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (36.8%) had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Milo was 37.4 years. About 28.0% of residents were under 20 years old.
Milo's Population in 2010
The census in 2010 counted 775 people living in Milo. There were 300 households. The population density was about 1,250 people per square mile.
Most of the people (97.5%) were White. About 1.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 37.0% of households had children under 18. The average age in the city was 37 years. About 27.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Milo
The Southeast Warren Community School District serves Milo. This school district was created in 1959. It brought together different schools in the area.
The district has several schools:
- SE Warren Elementary School is located right in Milo.
- SE Warren Intermediate School is in Lacona.
- SE Warren Junior-Senior High School is in Liberty Center.
See also
In Spanish: Milo (Iowa) para niños
