Persia, Iowa facts for kids
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Persia, Iowa
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Location of Persia, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Harrison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 297 |
| • Density | 592.81/sq mi (228.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51563
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-62445 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396187 |
Persia is a small city located in Harrison County, Iowa, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work. In the 2020 census, the city had a population of 297 people. This number was a bit lower than in the 2000 census, when 363 people lived there.
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Geography of Persia, Iowa
Persia is a small city in terms of its size. The United States Census Bureau reports that the city covers a total area of about 0.47 square miles (1.22 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Persia has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 361 | — | |
| 1910 | 358 | −0.8% | |
| 1920 | 380 | 6.1% | |
| 1930 | 396 | 4.2% | |
| 1940 | 395 | −0.3% | |
| 1950 | 373 | −5.6% | |
| 1960 | 322 | −13.7% | |
| 1970 | 316 | −1.9% | |
| 1980 | 355 | 12.3% | |
| 1990 | 312 | −12.1% | |
| 2000 | 363 | 16.3% | |
| 2010 | 319 | −12.1% | |
| 2020 | 297 | −6.9% | |
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What the 2020 Census Shows
The census taken in 2020 counted 297 people living in Persia. These people made up 111 households, and 81 of those were families. The city had about 592 people per square mile.
Most people in Persia are White, making up about 96.6% of the population. About 2.7% of the people identified as being of two or more races. A small number, 2.7%, were Hispanic or Latino.
Many households, about 36.9%, had children under 18 living with them. Most households were married couples living together. The average age of people in Persia was 34.5 years old. About 33.7% of residents were under 20.
What the 2010 Census Showed
In the census of 2010, there were 319 people living in Persia. There were 127 households, and 88 of them were families. The population density was about 678.7 people per square mile.
The racial makeup was mostly White (97.8%). A small number of people were African American or Native American.
About 35.4% of households had children under 18. The average age was 36.1 years. About 27.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
Persia in the News
In September 2012, a TV channel called BBC Persian broadcast a short story about the city of Persia. They talked about why the city has this unique name. The mayor and some local residents were interviewed for the story.
Schools and Education
Students in Persia attend schools operated by the Tri-Center Community School District. The high school for students in Persia is Tri-Center High School.
See also
In Spanish: Persia (Iowa) para niños
