Orleans, Iowa facts for kids
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Orleans, Iowa
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Location of Orleans, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Dickinson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.13 sq mi (2.92 km2) |
| • Land | 1.13 sq mi (2.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,407 ft (429 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 521 |
| • Density | 462.29/sq mi (178.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51360
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-59655 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0459895 |
| Website | https://orleansiowa.gov |
Orleans is a city in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States. It's a small community located in the beautiful Iowa Great Lakes region, right next to Spirit Lake. In 2020, about 521 people lived here. Many state parks, like Marble Beach and Mini-Wakan, are close by, making it a great spot for nature lovers.
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Where is Orleans?
Orleans is located in Iowa. The city covers a total area of about 1.09 square miles (2.82 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Orleans has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 92 | — |
| 1910 | 105 | +14.1% |
| 1920 | 123 | +17.1% |
| 1930 | 126 | +2.4% |
| 1940 | 244 | +93.7% |
| 1950 | 317 | +29.9% |
| 1960 | 280 | −11.7% |
| 1970 | 396 | +41.4% |
| 1980 | 546 | +37.9% |
| 1990 | 560 | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 583 | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 608 | +4.3% |
| 2020 | 521 | −14.3% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 521 people living in Orleans. The city had about 246 households. Most people living in Orleans were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds.
The median age in Orleans was about 61.8 years old. This means that half the people were older than 61.8 and half were younger. About 13% of the residents were under 20 years old, and a large portion, about 43%, were 65 years or older.
Population in 2010
Back in 2010, there were 608 people living in Orleans. The median age was 58.5 years. About 13% of the residents were under 18 years old, and about 33% were 65 years or older.
Schools in Orleans
The Spirit Lake Community School District is in charge of the public schools in the local area around Orleans.
See also
In Spanish: Orleans (Iowa) para niños
