Northboro, Iowa facts for kids
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Northboro, Iowa
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Location of Northboro, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Page |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 52 |
| • Density | 204.72/sq mi (78.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51647
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-57045 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395264 |
Northboro is a city in Page County, Iowa, United States. The population was 52 at the time of the 2020 census.
History
Northboro was platted in 1881, shortly after the railroad arrived into the neighborhood. It was hit by a large F4 tornado on April 5, 1954, injuring two.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.26 square miles (0.67 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 197 | — |
| 1920 | 228 | +15.7% |
| 1930 | 246 | +7.9% |
| 1940 | 182 | −26.0% |
| 1950 | 167 | −8.2% |
| 1960 | 135 | −19.2% |
| 1970 | 115 | −14.8% |
| 1980 | 115 | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 78 | −32.2% |
| 2000 | 60 | −23.1% |
| 2010 | 58 | −3.3% |
| 2020 | 52 | −10.3% |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 58 people, 25 households, and 17 families living in the city. The population density was 223.1 inhabitants per square mile (86.1/km2). There were 30 housing units at an average density of 115.4 per square mile (44.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.
There were 25 households, of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.88.
The median age in the city was 46 years. 15.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 41.3% were from 45 to 64; and 10.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.2% male and 44.8% female.
Education
Northboro is within the Shenandoah Community School District.
In Popular Culture
In season two episode eight of the HBO drama television series The Leftovers (International Assassin), Senator Patti Levin recounts being given an abandoned baby at her presidential campaign event in Northboro.
See also
In Spanish: Northboro (Iowa) para niños
