Modale, Iowa facts for kids
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Modale, Iowa
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Downtown Modale, Iowa
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Location of Modale, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Harrison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.04 sq mi (2.70 km2) |
| • Land | 1.04 sq mi (2.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
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| • Total | 273 |
| • Density | 262.25/sq mi (101.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51556
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-52995 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395363 |
Modale is a small city in Harrison County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 273 people lived there.
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History of Modale
Modale was first started in 1872 by a person named Benjamin Martin. It was originally called Martinsdale, named after him.
Later, when a train station was built, the city's name was changed to Modale. This new name comes from the word "dale," which means a valley. Modale is located in a valley near the Missouri River.
Geography of Modale
Modale covers a total area of about 2.70 square kilometers (1.04 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers inside the city limits.
People of Modale
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 288 | — |
| 1900 | 383 | +33.0% |
| 1910 | 387 | +1.0% |
| 1920 | 381 | −1.6% |
| 1930 | 359 | −5.8% |
| 1940 | 385 | +7.2% |
| 1950 | 283 | −26.5% |
| 1960 | 276 | −2.5% |
| 1970 | 297 | +7.6% |
| 1980 | 373 | +25.6% |
| 1990 | 289 | −22.5% |
| 2000 | 303 | +4.8% |
| 2010 | 283 | −6.6% |
| 2020 | 273 | −3.5% |
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Modale in 2020
In 2020, there were 273 people living in Modale. They lived in 123 homes, and 82 of these were families. On average, there were about 101 people living in each square kilometer (262 people per square mile).
Most people in Modale were White (95.2%). A small number of people were Black or African American, Asian, or from two or more different backgrounds.
About 38% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Modale was 43.3 years old.
- 26% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 23% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 28% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 20% were 65 years old or older.
Slightly more than half of the residents (51.3%) were female, and 48.7% were male.
Modale in 2010
In 2010, 283 people lived in Modale. There were 116 homes. The population density was about 270 people per square mile.
Most people in Modale were White (98.2%). A small number of people were Native American, Asian, or from two or more backgrounds.
About 30% of homes had children under 18. The average age of people in the city was 40.5 years.
- About 26% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 24% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 29% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 16% were 65 years old or older.
Similar to 2020, slightly more than half of the residents (51.9%) were female, and 48.1% were male.
Education
Students in Modale attend schools in the West Harrison Community School District.
Notable people
- Myra Keaton, the mother of famous actor and director Buster Keaton, was born in Modale.
See also
In Spanish: Modale (Iowa) para niños
