Moville, Iowa facts for kids
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Moville, Iowa
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Location of Moville, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Woodbury |
| Incorporated | August 13, 1889 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,178 ft (359 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,687 |
| • Density | 1,837.69/sq mi (709.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51039
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-54930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0459367 |
Moville is a small city located in Woodbury County, Iowa, in the United States. It's part of the larger Sioux City area, which includes parts of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. In 2020, about 1,687 people lived in Moville. This was a bit more than the 1,583 people who lived there in 2000.
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The Story of Moville: How the City Began
John B. McDermott named Moville after his hometown in Moville, Ireland. In 1868, he and others set up a post office at his house. Because of this, they decided to call their new town "Moville." Did you know there are only two places named Moville in the whole world? It's pronounced "MOH-vil."
Moville officially started to become a town on April 23, 1887. That's when a map of the town was filed at the Woodbury County Courthouse. The people of Moville voted to make it an official city on August 10, 1889. The city celebrated its 100th birthday in 1987. It also celebrated 125 years in 2012.
Moville's Location and Size
Moville is located at 42°29′18″N 96°4′12″W / 42.48833°N 96.07000°W. The city covers an area of about 0.89 square miles (2.38 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Moville is found just north of U.S. Route 20. It is about 15 miles (24 km) east of Sioux City.
Who Lives in Moville?
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| 1890 | 296 | — | |
| 1900 | 507 | 71.3% | |
| 1910 | 552 | 8.9% | |
| 1920 | 878 | 59.1% | |
| 1930 | 911 | 3.8% | |
| 1940 | 973 | 6.8% | |
| 1950 | 964 | −0.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,156 | 19.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,198 | 3.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,273 | 6.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,306 | 2.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,583 | 21.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,618 | 2.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,687 | 4.3% | |
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In 1895, soon after Moville became a city, there were 95 homes. There were 92 families living there. Most people were married or single.
Moville's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 1,687 people living in Moville. There were 664 households, which means groups of people living together. About 475 of these were families. The city had about 1,837 people per square mile.
Most people in Moville (93%) were White. About 3.6% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 35% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average age in Moville was 36.1 years old. Almost 30% of residents were under 20 years old.
Moville's Population in 2010
In 2010, Moville had 1,618 people. There were 643 households. The city had about 1,818 people per square mile.
Most people in Moville (96.7%) were White. About 1.9% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 35.8% of households had children under 18. The average age in Moville was 38.7 years. About 28.2% of residents were under 18.
What Moville Offers: Economy and Community
- Woodbury County REC is a company that provides electricity to homes and businesses. It started in 1938. They get their power from dams on the Missouri River. This company is non-profit, which means any extra money they make goes back to their members.
- Meadows Country Club Public Course is a 9-hole golf course in Moville. It was built in 1967-68 on land given by Charlie and Helen Logan. The clubhouse used to be a barn built in 1917! The course was named Iowa's "9-Hole Course of the Year" in 2014.
- MCDAI (Moville Community Development Action Inc.) helps improve the town. It started in 1961. They raise money for community projects. MCDAI has helped bring a doctor to town and supported the volunteer ambulance and fire departments.
- Senior Center of Moville is a place for older adults in the community.
Fun and Games: Parks and Recreation
Moville has several parks for everyone to enjoy.
- Moville City Park (400 Main Street) was built in 1916. It has a large pavilion, newly updated tennis and basketball courts, and a sand volleyball court. There's also new playground equipment for kids.
- Memorial Park (built in 1942) has a shelterhouse and a play area. After World War II, a special boulder was placed here to honor service members. In 2021, a Sensory Area Playground was added for kids.
- Veterans Park (built 2005) is south of Main Street. It has a landmark flagpole.
- Ridge Park (north end of Park Ridge Place) has a new children's play area and seating.
- Midway Park (built 1955) is located between Moville, Kingsley, Iowa, and Pierson, Iowa. It used to be a gravel pit. The north side once had a sandy beach for swimming. Now, it's used for ice fishing and summer picnics.
- Jack Haskell Swimming Pool is a great place to cool off.
- Ann Walker Basketball Courts offer a place to play basketball.
Arts and Culture in Moville
- Woodbury County Library started in Moville in 1929. It was first called the Moville Public Library. In 1950, it became the headquarters for the Woodbury County Library system. In 2006, the library moved into the new Moville Community Center. It has many books and resources for the community.
Annual Events in Moville
Moville hosts some exciting yearly events:
- Woodbury County Fair is a big event that brings visitors from all over the area. People come to see exhibits and enjoy grandstand events. These events include tractor pulls, music shows, and demolition derbies.
- Moville Days is another annual celebration. It usually happens around the beginning of June.
Learning in Moville: Education
Moville is home to the Woodbury Central Community School District. The students here are known as the Woodbury Central Wildcats.
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Post office in Moville, Iowa
See also
In Spanish: Moville (Iowa) para niños
