Mingo, Iowa facts for kids
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Mingo, Iowa
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Location of Mingo, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Jasper |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.62 sq mi (1.60 km2) |
| • Land | 0.62 sq mi (1.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 302 |
| • Density | 490.26/sq mi (189.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50168
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-52815 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0459132 |
Mingo is a small city located in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. It is a quiet place with a population of 302 people, according to the 2020 census. Mingo is part of the larger state of Iowa, known for its farmlands and friendly communities.
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A Look at Mingo's History
Mingo was officially started in the year 1884. It got its name from a city called Mingo, Ohio. That city was named after the Mingo people, an old Native American group.
Mingo began as a town where people mined for coal. Many towns nearby also started because of coal mining. This industry helped the community grow in its early days.
Where is Mingo Located?
Mingo is found at these coordinates: 41°46′4″N 93°17′2″W / 41.76778°N 93.28389°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The city covers about 0.61 square miles (1.6 square kilometers) of land. This means it's a relatively small area. There is no water area within the city limits.
Mingo's Population Over Time
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 246 | — |
| 1920 | 324 | +31.7% |
| 1930 | 313 | −3.4% |
| 1940 | 290 | −7.3% |
| 1950 | 227 | −21.7% |
| 1960 | 260 | +14.5% |
| 1970 | 260 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 303 | +16.5% |
| 1990 | 252 | −16.8% |
| 2000 | 269 | +6.7% |
| 2010 | 302 | +12.3% |
| 2020 | 302 | +0.0% |
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Who Lives in Mingo?
The census helps us understand the people who live in Mingo. In 2020, there were 302 people living in the city. These people lived in 124 different homes.
Most of the people in Mingo are White, making up about 91.1% of the population. There are also smaller groups of Black or African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 5% of the people are from two or more racial backgrounds. A small number of people (0.3%) are Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Gender in Mingo
The average age of people in Mingo in 2020 was 37.5 years old.
- About 26.2% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 29.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 13.6% were 65 years old or older.
When it comes to gender, 47.7% of the people in Mingo were male, and 52.3% were female.
Education in Mingo
Students in Mingo attend public schools operated by the Colfax–Mingo Community School District. This school district was formed when the Colfax and Mingo school districts joined together on July 1, 1985.
Famous People from Mingo
Some notable individuals have connections to Mingo:
- Alice Bellvadore Sams Turner (1859–1915) was a doctor and a writer.
- Carolyn Hunt (born 1937) served as the First Lady of North Carolina.
See also
In Spanish: Mingo (Iowa) para niños
