Packwood, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Packwood, Iowa
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Location of Packwood, Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2) |
| • Land | 0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (250 m) |
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| • Total | 183 |
| • Density | 244.33/sq mi (94.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52580
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-60915 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396125 |
Packwood is a small city located in Jefferson County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 183 people lived there.
A long time ago, in late 1882, a railway called the Burlington and Western Railway reached Packwood. This railway was first a narrow gauge line, which means the tracks were closer together than usual. Later, in 1902, the tracks were made wider to become a standard gauge line, which is what most trains use today. The railway was then taken over by the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy and later sold to the Minneapolis and St. Louis in 1934.
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Where is Packwood?
Packwood is located in Jefferson County, Iowa. It covers a total area of about 0.76 square miles (1.94 square kilometers), and all of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Packwood?
The number of people living in Packwood has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 284 | — |
| 1910 | 264 | −7.0% |
| 1920 | 294 | +11.4% |
| 1930 | 208 | −29.3% |
| 1940 | 256 | +23.1% |
| 1950 | 211 | −17.6% |
| 1960 | 215 | +1.9% |
| 1970 | 157 | −27.0% |
| 1980 | 210 | +33.8% |
| 1990 | 208 | −1.0% |
| 2000 | 223 | +7.2% |
| 2010 | 204 | −8.5% |
| 2020 | 183 | −10.3% |
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Packwood's Population in 2020
According to the census taken in 2020, there were 183 people living in Packwood. This means there were about 244 people for every square mile of land.
Most of the people living in Packwood were White (about 95.6%). A small number of people (0.5%) were of Hispanic or Latino background.
The average age of people in Packwood was about 46 years old. About 27% of the residents were under 20 years old, and about 23.5% were 65 years or older. Slightly more than half of the residents were female (53%), and 47% were male.
Packwood's Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, there were 204 people living in Packwood. The population density was about 268 people per square mile.
At that time, about 96.6% of the people were White. A very small number were African American or Pacific Islander, and about 2% were from two or more races. About 0.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 41.5 years. About 30% of the residents were under 18, and 16% were 65 or older. The city had more females (55.9%) than males (44.1%).
Education in Packwood
Students living in Packwood attend schools within the Pekin Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Packwood (Iowa) para niños
