Nashua, Iowa facts for kids
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Nashua, Iowa
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Location of Nashua, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| Counties | Chickasaw, Floyd |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.18 sq mi (8.24 km2) |
| • Land | 2.92 sq mi (7.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
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| • Total | 1,551 |
| • Density | 530.80/sq mi (204.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50658
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-55335 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0459437 |
Nashua is a city in Iowa, United States. It is located in both Chickasaw County and Floyd County. In 2020, about 1,551 people lived in Nashua. This was a small decrease from its population in 2010.
Nashua is famous for the Little Brown Church. This church is featured in a well-known song called "The Church in the Wildwood".
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History of Nashua
Nashua officially became a city in 1869. This means it was given legal recognition to govern itself. In 2020, it was confirmed that the city was named after Nashua, New Hampshire. One of the people who helped start Nashua came from that town.
Geography and Location
Nashua is located at specific coordinates: 42.952231 degrees North and -92.537944 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The city covers a total area of about 3.14 square miles (8.13 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.88 square miles (7.46 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.26 square miles (0.67 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1870 | 817 | — |
| 1880 | 1,116 | +36.6% |
| 1890 | 1,240 | +11.1% |
| 1900 | 1,268 | +2.3% |
| 1910 | 1,102 | −13.1% |
| 1920 | 1,317 | +19.5% |
| 1930 | 1,363 | +3.5% |
| 1940 | 1,439 | +5.6% |
| 1950 | 1,609 | +11.8% |
| 1960 | 1,737 | +8.0% |
| 1970 | 1,712 | −1.4% |
| 1980 | 1,846 | +7.8% |
| 1990 | 1,476 | −20.0% |
| 2000 | 1,618 | +9.6% |
| 2010 | 1,663 | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 1,551 | −6.7% |
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How Many People Live Here? (2020 Census)
In 2020, the census counted 1,551 people living in Nashua. There were 664 households, which are groups of people living together. The city had about 531 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Nashua, about 95.6%, were White. A small number were from other racial backgrounds. About 0.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Nashua was 40.8 years. About 26.6% of residents were under 20 years old. Also, 21.0% of the population was 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (52.4%) than males (47.6%).
Population in 2010
According to the 2010 census, Nashua had 1,663 residents. There were 712 households. The population density was about 577 people per square mile.
Most residents, 98.6%, were White. A very small percentage were African American or Asian. About 0.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in 2010 was 38.4 years. About 26% of residents were under 18. Around 20% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.1%) and females (50.9%).
Schools in Nashua
The Nashua-Plainfield Community School District manages the public schools in the area. This district was created in 1997 when the Nashua and Plainfield school districts joined together.
The schools operated by the district include:
- Nashua-Plainfield Jr./Sr. High School
- Nashua-Plainfield Intermediate School, located in Plainfield
- Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School
Famous People from Nashua
Nashua has been home to several notable individuals:
- Waldo Flint (1820–1900), a politician
- A. J. Hinch (1974- ), a former baseball catcher and manager for the Houston Astros. He is currently the manager of the Detroit Tigers.
- Charlton Laird (1901–1984), an American linguist. He created the 1971 Webster's New World Thesaurus.
- Kent Taylor (1907–1987), an American actor
See also
In Spanish: Nashua (Iowa) para niños
