Minburn, Iowa facts for kids
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Minburn, Iowa
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The former Minburn Railroad Depot
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Location of Minburn, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Dallas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (320 m) |
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| • Total | 325 |
| • Density | 1,274.51/sq mi (492.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50167
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-52545 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395339 |
| Website | http://www.minburn.org/ |
Minburn is a small city in Dallas County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 325 people lived there. It is part of the larger Des Moines area, which includes West Des Moines.
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History of Minburn
Minburn was officially started as a town in the year 1869.
Geography of Minburn
Minburn is a small city that covers about 0.26 square miles (0.66 square kilometers) of land. It has no large bodies of water inside its city limits.
People Living in Minburn
This section shares information about the people who live in Minburn.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 317 | — |
| 1910 | 388 | +22.4% |
| 1920 | 418 | +7.7% |
| 1930 | 328 | −21.5% |
| 1940 | 335 | +2.1% |
| 1950 | 353 | +5.4% |
| 1960 | 357 | +1.1% |
| 1970 | 378 | +5.9% |
| 1980 | 390 | +3.2% |
| 1990 | 346 | −11.3% |
| 2000 | 391 | +13.0% |
| 2010 | 365 | −6.6% |
| 2020 | 325 | −11.0% |
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Minburn's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 325 people living in Minburn. These people lived in 154 homes. The city had about 1,274 people per square mile. Most residents were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds or were of Hispanic or Latino origin.
The average age of people in Minburn was about 41.4 years old. About 22.5% of the people were under 20 years old. About 14.5% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more males (51.1%) than females (48.9%).
Minburn's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 365 people living in Minburn. They lived in 154 homes. The city had about 1,304 people per square mile. Most people living in Minburn were White.
The average age in the city was 38.6 years. About 24.1% of residents were under 18 years old. About 12.9% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (50.7%) than males (49.3%).
Education in Minburn
Students in Minburn attend schools within the Adel–De Soto–Minburn Community School District. This school district was created on July 1, 1993. It formed when the Adel–De Soto Community School District and the Central Dallas Community School District joined together.
Notable Person from Minburn
- Warren Allen Smith — An American author who wrote a book called Cruising the Deuce in 2010. He used the pen name Allen Windsor for this book.
