Onslow, Iowa facts for kids
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Onslow, Iowa
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Location of Onslow, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Jones |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 201 |
| • Density | 1,036.08/sq mi (399.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52321
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-59250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0459871 |
Onslow is a small city located in Jones County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 201 people lived there. It is considered part of the larger Cedar Rapids area.
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A Look Back at Onslow's History
Onslow was officially planned and laid out in 1871. A person named E. M. Franks was responsible for creating the town's first map.
Where is Onslow?
Onslow is located in Iowa. Its exact position on a map is 42°6′20″N 91°0′55″W / 42.10556°N 91.01528°W. This means it is at 42.105603 degrees north latitude and -91.015158 degrees west longitude.
The United States Census Bureau says that Onslow covers a total area of about 0.50 square kilometers (0.19 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Onslow?
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 237 | — |
| 1900 | 263 | +11.0% |
| 1910 | 207 | −21.3% |
| 1920 | 218 | +5.3% |
| 1930 | 210 | −3.7% |
| 1940 | 230 | +9.5% |
| 1950 | 244 | +6.1% |
| 1960 | 269 | +10.2% |
| 1970 | 253 | −5.9% |
| 1980 | 218 | −13.8% |
| 1990 | 216 | −0.9% |
| 2000 | 223 | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 197 | −11.7% |
| 1880 | 233 | +18.3% |
| 2020 | 201 | −13.7% |
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Onslow's Population in 2020
In 2020, the United States census counted 201 people living in Onslow. There were 82 households and 57 families in the city. About 1,036 people lived in each square mile of land.
Most of the people in Onslow (83.6%) were White. About 5.0% were Black or African American. About 11.4% of the people were from two or more racial backgrounds. Around 3.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In the households, 36.6% had children under 18 years old living with them. About 42.7% were married couples. Some households were led by a female (19.5%) or a male (29.3%) without a spouse.
The average age of people in Onslow was 40.8 years. About 29.4% of residents were under 20 years old. People aged 65 or older made up 16.9% of the population. The city had slightly more females (50.2%) than males (49.8%).
Onslow's Population in 2010
The census in 2010 showed that 197 people lived in Onslow. There were 94 households and 52 families. The city had about 857 people per square mile.
Most residents (95.9%) were White. About 2.5% were African American. Around 1.0% of the people were from two or more races. About 1.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 26.6% of households had children under 18. Married couples made up 43.6% of households. Many households (39.4%) were made up of individuals living alone. About 17% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average age in Onslow in 2010 was 42.9 years. About 24.4% of residents were under 18. People aged 65 or older made up 18.3% of the population. The city had 46.7% males and 53.3% females.
Schools in Onslow
Students in Onslow attend schools within the Midland Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Onslow (Iowa) para niños
