New Market, Iowa facts for kids
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New Market, Iowa
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Location of New Market, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Taylor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.12 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 385 |
| • Density | 889.15/sq mi (343.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51646
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-56370 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395207 |
New Market is a small city located in Taylor County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 385 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the heart of Iowa.
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History of New Market
New Market was started in 1881. This happened after the Humeston and Shenandoah Railroad built its tracks through the area. The railroad helped the town grow.
For many years, until the 1980s, New Market had rules about who could live there. These rules meant that certain groups of people were not allowed to stay in the town after sunset.
Geography and Location
New Market is a small city in Iowa. It covers a total area of about 0.44 square miles (1.12 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in New Market has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1890.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 320 | — |
| 1900 | 600 | +87.5% |
| 1910 | 673 | +12.2% |
| 1920 | 745 | +10.7% |
| 1930 | 630 | −15.4% |
| 1940 | 681 | +8.1% |
| 1950 | 573 | −15.9% |
| 1960 | 506 | −11.7% |
| 1970 | 501 | −1.0% |
| 1980 | 554 | +10.6% |
| 1990 | 454 | −18.1% |
| 2000 | 456 | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 415 | −9.0% |
| 2020 | 385 | −7.2% |
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New Market in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 385 people living in New Market. There were 192 households, which are like homes or families living together. Most people, about 95.8%, were White. A small number of people were Asian or from two or more races. Less than 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 24% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average age in the city was 52.5 years old. About 19.5% of residents were under 20, and 26.5% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.1%) and females (51.9%).
New Market in 2010
In 2010, there were 415 people living in New Market. There were 190 households. Most residents, 98.1%, were White. A small number were Native American, Asian, or from two or more races.
About 29.5% of households had children under 18. The average age was 41.8 years. About 22.9% of residents were under 18, and 18.8% were 65 or older. The population was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.
Education for Students
Students in New Market attend different school districts. Part of the city is in the Bedford Community School District. Another part is in the Clarinda Community School District.
Before July 1, 2008, New Market had its own school district, called the New Market Community School District. This district was then closed. Its students joined four other school districts, including Bedford and Clarinda.
Notable People from New Market
- Ora Smith, an Illinois politician and farmer, was born in New Market.
See also
In Spanish: New Market (Iowa) para niños
