North Buena Vista, Iowa facts for kids
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North Buena Vista, Iowa
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Location of North Buena Vista, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Clayton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.96 sq mi (2.49 km2) |
| • Land | 0.93 sq mi (2.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
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| • Total | 109 |
| • Density | 117.46/sq mi (45.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52066
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-57135 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0459566 |
North Buena Vista is a small city in Clayton County, Iowa, United States. It's located near the Mississippi River. In 2020, about 109 people lived there. This was a little less than the 124 people who lived there in 2000.
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Geography of North Buena Vista
North Buena Vista is found at specific coordinates: 42.679299 degrees North and 90.956783 degrees West.
The city covers a total area of about 2.69 square kilometers (1.04 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 2.59 square kilometers (1.00 square miles). A small part, about 0.10 square kilometers (0.04 square miles), is water.
The Buenie Picnic
The "Buenie Picnic" is a special event that has been held every year since 1929. It takes place on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend. The picnic is a fundraiser for the local Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
In 1971, there was a situation where the church's priest, Rev. Carl Ruhland, faced a legal issue related to games at the picnic. He was fined. After this, in 1973, the state of Iowa made it legal to play games like bingo and raffles for small stakes. This helped events like the Buenie Picnic continue.
Population History and Facts
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 162 | — |
| 1920 | 144 | −11.1% |
| 1930 | 183 | +27.1% |
| 1940 | 203 | +10.9% |
| 1950 | 148 | −27.1% |
| 1960 | 150 | +1.4% |
| 1970 | 118 | −21.3% |
| 1980 | 155 | +31.4% |
| 1990 | 145 | −6.5% |
| 2000 | 124 | −14.5% |
| 2010 | 121 | −2.4% |
| 2020 | 109 | −9.9% |
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North Buena Vista in 2020
In 2020, the city had 109 residents living in 54 households. There were 33 families. Most residents were White.
About 18.3% of the people were under 20 years old. Many residents, 44.0%, were between 45 and 64 years old. About 23.9% were 65 or older. The average age in the city was 57.4 years. There were slightly more males (53.2%) than females (46.8%).
North Buena Vista in 2010
In 2010, North Buena Vista had 121 people. There were 63 households and 34 families. Most residents were White.
About 12.4% of residents were under 18. A large group, 45.4%, were between 45 and 64 years old. About 21.5% were 65 or older. The average age was 49.9 years. There were more males (57.0%) than females (43.0%).
Schools in the Area
Public schools in North Buena Vista are part of the Clayton Ridge Community School District. This district was created in 2005 when two smaller districts joined together.
There was also a Catholic school, Immaculate Conception School. It merged with St. Mary's Catholic School in Guttenberg in 1968.
Cemeteries
The Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery is located on a hill not far from the Immaculate Conception Church. There is also another old cemetery, sometimes called Pioneer Cemetery.
See also
In Spanish: North Buena Vista (Iowa) para niños
