Montour, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Montour, Iowa
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Water tower in Montour
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Location of Mountour, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Tama |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.46 sq mi (1.18 km2) |
| • Land | 0.46 sq mi (1.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 203 |
| • Density | 444.20/sq mi (171.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50173
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-53670 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0459196 |
Montour is a small city located in Tama County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 203 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Montour
Montour was not always called Montour. It was first known as Orford. A post office opened in Orford in 1864. Later, in 1873, the town's name changed to Montour. This new name came from Montour County, Pennsylvania. Montour officially became a city in 1870.
Geography of Montour
Montour is located in central Iowa. It sits at specific coordinates: 41.980506 degrees north and 92.715618 degrees west. The city covers a total area of about 0.46 square miles (1.18 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
Montour's population has changed over many years. Here is a look at how many people have lived there since 1880:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 457 | — |
| 1890 | 409 | −10.5% |
| 1900 | 502 | +22.7% |
| 1910 | 383 | −23.7% |
| 1920 | 409 | +6.8% |
| 1930 | 370 | −9.5% |
| 1940 | 393 | +6.2% |
| 1950 | 380 | −3.3% |
| 1960 | 252 | −33.7% |
| 1970 | 334 | +32.5% |
| 1980 | 387 | +15.9% |
| 1990 | 312 | −19.4% |
| 2000 | 285 | −8.7% |
| 2010 | 249 | −12.6% |
| 2020 | 203 | −18.5% |
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Montour in 2020
In 2020, there were 203 people living in Montour. These people lived in 94 households, and 67 of these were families. The city had about 444 people per square mile. Most residents (92.6%) were White. A small number of people were Native American (3.0%) or Asian (0.5%). About 2.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
- About 22.3% of households had children under 18.
- Many households (51.1%) were married couples.
- The average age of people in Montour was 50.9 years.
- About 14.8% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 24.6% of residents were 65 years or older.
- The population was almost evenly split between males (50.7%) and females (49.3%).
Montour in 2010
In 2010, Montour had 249 people. There were 106 households and 71 families. The population density was about 541 people per square mile. Most people (94.4%) were White. About 4.4% were Native American. Hispanic or Latino people made up 3.2% of the population.
- About 25.5% of households had children under 18.
- The average age in the city was 45.1 years.
- About 21.3% of residents were under 18.
- About 15.3% were 65 years or older.
- The population was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.
Education in Montour
Students in Montour attend schools within the South Tama County Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Montour (Iowa) para niños
