Nodaway, Iowa facts for kids
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Nodaway, Iowa
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Location of Nodaway, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Adams |
| Township | Nodaway |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.67 sq mi (1.73 km2) |
| • Land | 0.67 sq mi (1.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,073 ft (327 m) |
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| • Total | 74 |
| • Density | 110.61/sq mi (42.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50857
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-56865 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395241 |
Nodaway is a small city in Adams County, Iowa, United States. It is part of Nodaway Township. In 2020, the city had a population of 74 people. Nodaway officially became a city in the year 1900.
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A Look Back in Time
Nodaway was once an important place for shipping goods. It was a stop along the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. Trains would carry items to and from the city.
Where is Nodaway?
Nodaway is located in Iowa. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.54 square miles (1.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Nodaway?
This section shares information about the people who live in Nodaway. This data comes from official counts called censuses.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 109 | — |
| 1910 | 323 | +196.3% |
| 1920 | 340 | +5.3% |
| 1930 | 334 | −1.8% |
| 1940 | 270 | −19.2% |
| 1950 | 233 | −13.7% |
| 1960 | 204 | −12.4% |
| 1970 | 176 | −13.7% |
| 1980 | 185 | +5.1% |
| 1990 | 153 | −17.3% |
| 2000 | 132 | −13.7% |
| 2010 | 114 | −13.6% |
| 2020 | 74 | −35.1% |
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Nodaway's population has changed a lot over the years. In 1920, it had its highest population with 340 people. By 2020, the number of residents was 74.
Quick Facts from 2020
In 2020, there were 74 people living in Nodaway. There were 36 households, which are groups of people living together. The city had about 110 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Nodaway were White (93.2%). A small number were Black or African American (1.4%). About 4.1% of residents were from two or more races.
The average age in Nodaway was 48.5 years old. About 24.3% of the people were under 20 years old. Also, 32.4% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (52.7%) and females (47.3%).
Quick Facts from 2010
In 2010, Nodaway had 114 people living there. The population density was about 211 people per square mile. Most residents (98.2%) were White.
The average age in 2010 was 39 years. About 27.2% of the people were under 18 years old. About 18.4% were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females was exactly even (50% each).
Learning in Nodaway
Students in Nodaway attend schools within the Villisca Community School District. For high school, students go to Southwest Valley High School. This school is run by the Corning Community School District. It shares students with the Villisca district.
