Panama, Iowa facts for kids
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Panama, Iowa
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Location of Panama, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Shelby |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,309 ft (399 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 235 |
| • Density | 810.34/sq mi (312.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
51562, 51578
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-61275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396136 |
Panama is a small city located in Shelby County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 235 people lived there. It is a quiet community in the heart of Iowa.
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History of Panama
Panama started in 1882. This was when the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway built a train line through Washington Township. The railway helped the town grow.
Geography of Panama
Panama is a small city. It covers about 0.75 square kilometers (0.29 square miles) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
The community is found on Iowa Highway 191. It is located right between two larger U.S. Routes: Route 30 and Route 59. This makes it easy to reach.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 379 | — |
| 1900 | 221 | −41.7% |
| 1910 | 232 | +5.0% |
| 1920 | 220 | −5.2% |
| 1930 | 256 | +16.4% |
| 1940 | 255 | −0.4% |
| 1950 | 230 | −9.8% |
| 1960 | 257 | +11.7% |
| 1970 | 221 | −14.0% |
| 1980 | 229 | +3.6% |
| 1990 | 201 | −12.2% |
| 2000 | 212 | +5.5% |
| 2010 | 221 | +4.2% |
| 2020 | 235 | +6.3% |
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The population of Panama has changed over the years. The table above shows how many people lived in the city during different census years.
Panama's Population in 2020
In 2020, the city of Panama had 235 people. These people lived in 107 households. About 67 of these households were families. The city had about 810 people per square mile.
Most people living in Panama were White (97.9%). A small number (2.1%) were from two or more races. Less than 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 27% of households had children under 18 living there. Many households (50.5%) were married couples. Some households (37.4%) were not families. About 33.6% of households had only one person living alone.
The average age in Panama was 42.1 years old.
- About 28.9% of residents were under 20.
- About 24.7% were between 25 and 44.
- About 21.3% were 65 or older.
More females lived in Panama (57.0%) than males (43.0%).
Panama's Population in 2010
In 2010, Panama had 221 people. There were 98 households and 57 families. The population density was about 762 people per square mile.
Most residents (96.4%) were White. A small number (1.8%) were from other races. Some (1.8%) were from two or more races. About 1.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 24.5% of households had children under 18. Many (52.0%) were married couples. About 41.8% of households were not families. About 37.8% of households had one person living alone.
The average age in 2010 was 40.5 years.
- About 25.8% of residents were under 18.
- About 23.9% were between 25 and 44.
- About 18.1% were 65 or older.
More females lived in Panama (53.8%) than males (46.2%).
Education in Panama
The Harlan Community School District runs the public schools in Panama. This school district serves several towns. These include Harlan, Defiance, Earling, Panama, Portsmouth, and Westphalia. It also serves nearby rural areas and small communities like Jacksonville and Corley.
See also
In Spanish: Panama (Iowa) para niños
