Mount Union, Iowa facts for kids
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Mount Union, Iowa
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Location of Mount Union, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Henry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 120 |
| • Density | 710.06/sq mi (274.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52644
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-54795 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2790739 |
Mount Union is a small community in Henry County, Iowa, United States. It is now called an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's not an official city with its own local government anymore.
Mount Union used to be a city. But in November 2016, the people living there voted to change its status. The vote was very close, with 32 people voting to unincorporate and 31 voting against it. In 2010, about 107 people lived in Mount Union. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 120 people.
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Where is Mount Union?
Mount Union is located in Henry County, Iowa. It is a very small place. In 2010, its total land area was about 0.11 square miles (0.28 square kilometers). This is roughly the size of 70 football fields! All of its area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Mount Union?
Learning about the population helps us understand a place. The United States Census Bureau counts how many people live in different areas every ten years. This count is called a census.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Mount Union has changed over many years.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 44 | — |
| 1910 | 195 | +343.2% |
| 1920 | 225 | +15.4% |
| 1930 | 167 | −25.8% |
| 1940 | 186 | +11.4% |
| 1950 | 167 | −10.2% |
| 1960 | 176 | +5.4% |
| 1970 | 173 | −1.7% |
| 1980 | 145 | −16.2% |
| 1990 | 140 | −3.4% |
| 2000 | 132 | −5.7% |
| 2010 | 107 | −18.9% |
| 2016 | 106 | −0.9% |
| 2020 | 120 | +13.2% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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You can see that the population was highest in 1920, with 225 people. It then went down for many years. In 2010, it was 107 people, but it increased to 120 people by 2020.
Mount Union in 2010
According to the 2010 census, there were 107 people living in Mount Union. These people lived in 43 different homes, and 27 of these were families.
The average number of people in each home was about 2.49. For families, the average size was about 3.26 people.
Age and Gender
The average age of people in Mount Union in 2010 was 35.9 years old.
- About 32.7% of the residents were under 18 years old.
- About 22.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 29.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13.1% were 65 years old or older.
When looking at gender, 48.6% of the people were male and 51.4% were female.
Education
Students in Mount Union attend schools in the Winfield-Mt. Union Community School District.
Notable Person
- Leo Thomas Maher: He was a Catholic bishop.
See also
In Spanish: Mount Union (Iowa) para niños
