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Paullina, Iowa
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| Motto(s):
Gem of the Prairie
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Location of Paullina, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | O'Brien |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.93 sq mi (2.42 km2) |
| • Land | 0.93 sq mi (2.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 982 |
| • Density | 1,051.39/sq mi (405.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51046
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-61905 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460045 |
Paullina is a small city located in O'Brien County, Iowa, in the United States. It is often called the "Gem of the Prairie." In 2020, the city had a population of 982 people.
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History of Paullina
Paullina was founded in 1882. This happened when the Chicago & Northwestern Railway expanded its tracks to this area. The city was named after the Paullin brothers. They were the original owners of the land where the town was built.
Geography and Location
Paullina is located in the state of Iowa. Its exact coordinates are 42 degrees, 58 minutes, 43 seconds North and 95 degrees, 41 minutes, 13 seconds West.
The city covers a total area of about 2.42 square kilometers (0.93 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Paullina has changed over the years. In 1890, there were 510 residents. The population grew to 1,289 in 1950. By 2020, the population was 982 people.
Paullina's Population in 2020
According to the 2020 census, 982 people lived in Paullina. There were 446 households in the city. Most residents, about 95.5%, identified as White. About 3.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Paullina was 43.4 years. About 25.5% of residents were under 20 years old. Also, 23.2% of the population was 65 years or older. The city had a nearly even split between males (50.4%) and females (49.6%).
Paullina's Population in 2010
In 2010, Paullina had 1,056 residents. There were 496 households. The majority of residents, 98.7%, were White. About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 48.9 years. About 21.5% of residents were under 18 years old. Also, 28.2% were 65 years or older. The population was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.
Education in Paullina
Students in Paullina attend schools within the South O'Brien Community School District. This school district was created on July 1, 1993. It was formed by combining three smaller school districts: Paullina, Primghar, and Sutherland.
Paullina is home to the Junior High/High School building. This school serves students from 7th to 12th grade.
See also
- In Spanish: Paullina (Iowa) para niños
