Mondamin, Iowa facts for kids
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Mondamin, Iowa
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Location in Iowa
Mondamin, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Harrison |
| Township | Morgan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
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| • Total | 339 |
| • Density | 750.00/sq mi (289.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51557
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-53175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395369 |
Mondamin is a small city located in Harrison County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 339 people.
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History of Mondamin
Mondamin was officially planned and laid out between 1867 and 1868. This happened when the railroad lines were extended to reach this area. The city was named after Mondamin, a special Native American corn deity.
Geography of Mondamin
Mondamin is located in Iowa. The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers a total area of about 0.45 square miles (1.17 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population Changes in Mondamin
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 158 | — |
| 1890 | 257 | +62.7% |
| 1900 | 384 | +49.4% |
| 1910 | 420 | +9.4% |
| 1920 | 508 | +21.0% |
| 1930 | 534 | +5.1% |
| 1940 | 610 | +14.2% |
| 1950 | 489 | −19.8% |
| 1960 | 436 | −10.8% |
| 1970 | 420 | −3.7% |
| 1980 | 423 | +0.7% |
| 1990 | 403 | −4.7% |
| 2000 | 423 | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 402 | −5.0% |
| 2020 | 339 | −15.7% |
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Mondamin's Population in 2020
In 2020, a census counted 339 people living in Mondamin. There were 162 households and 89 families in the city. The city had about 750 people per square mile (289.4 per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Mondamin were White, making up about 96.2% of the population. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Mondamin was 47.1 years old. About 21.5% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, 20.9% of the residents were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (53.1%) and females (46.9%).
Mondamin's Population in 2010
According to the census in 2010, Mondamin had 402 residents. There were 175 households and 122 families living in the city. The population density was about 893 people per square mile (345 per square kilometer).
Most residents were White, making up 97.8% of the population. A small percentage of people were from other racial groups. About 1.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in 2010 was 44.8 years. About 22.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 21.6% were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females in the city was very close, with 50.0% male and 50.0% female.
Education in Mondamin
Students in Mondamin attend schools within the West Harrison Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Mondamin (Iowa) para niños
