Okoboji, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Okoboji, Iowa
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Location of Okoboji, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Dickinson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.76 sq mi (4.56 km2) |
| • Land | 1.76 sq mi (4.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,421 ft (433 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 768 |
| • Density | 437.11/sq mi (168.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51355
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-58710 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0459815 |
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Okoboji is a small city located in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States. It sits right on the eastern shore of West Okoboji Lake. This area is part of the beautiful Iowa Great Lakes region. In 2020, about 768 people lived in Okoboji.
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About Okoboji's Location
Okoboji is a small city in Iowa. It covers a total area of about 1.86 square miles (4.82 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit of water.
Who Lives in Okoboji?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1930 | 176 | — |
| 1940 | 271 | +54.0% |
| 1950 | 336 | +24.0% |
| 1960 | 330 | −1.8% |
| 1970 | 361 | +9.4% |
| 1980 | 559 | +54.8% |
| 1990 | 775 | +38.6% |
| 2000 | 820 | +5.8% |
| 2010 | 807 | −1.6% |
| 2020 | 768 | −4.8% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Okoboji's Population in 2020
In 2020, the city of Okoboji had 768 people living there. There were 425 households. This means about 437 people lived in each square mile.
Most people in Okoboji were White (97.4%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Okoboji was about 60.6 years old.
- About 13.2% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 41.9% of residents were 65 years old or older.
- The city had slightly more females (53%) than males (47%).
Schools in Okoboji
Most students in Okoboji go to schools in the Okoboji Community School District. This school district was created in 1988. It combined the Arnolds Park and Milford school districts. The local high school for students is Okoboji High School, which is located in Milford.
Fun Things to Do in Okoboji
Okoboji is a very popular place to visit, especially in the summer! People sometimes call it "the Hamptons of the Midwest." This is because it's a fancy and popular vacation spot, much like the Hamptons in New York.
Many resorts are located around the Iowa Great Lakes. Other fun places like Arnolds Park and Spirit Lake are also nearby. This makes Okoboji a great spot for tourists.
You might also see many products with "Okoboji" written on them. Visitors often buy bumper stickers, mugs, and sweatshirts. These items often feature the name of a pretend school called the "University of Okoboji." It's a fun way for locals and visitors to show their love for the area.
See also
In Spanish: Okoboji (Iowa) para niños
