Pilot Mound, Iowa facts for kids
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Pilot Mound, Iowa
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Location of Pilot Mound, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Boone |
| Township | Pilot Mound |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.98 sq mi (2.54 km2) |
| • Land | 0.98 sq mi (2.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,109 ft (338 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 163 |
| • Density | 165.99/sq mi (64.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50223
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-62850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460155 |
Pilot Mound is a small city in Boone County, Iowa, United States. It is located within Pilot Mound Township. In 2020, the city had a population of 163 people. Pilot Mound is part of a larger area that includes the cities of Boone and Ames.
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History of Pilot Mound
The area where Pilot Mound is located has had a post office since 1865. This means mail services were available even before the town was officially created. The town of Pilot Mound itself was established later, in 1881. Its name comes from a tall hill, or "mound," nearby. This mound offers a great view of the land around it, almost like a pilot could see everything from above.
Geography and Location
Pilot Mound is found at specific coordinates: 42.162554 degrees North and -94.014372 degrees West. The city covers a total area of about 0.98 square miles (2.54 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits. A stream called Bluff Creek flows close to the town.
Population Changes Over Time
Pilot Mound has seen its population change quite a bit over the years. The table below shows how many people lived in the city during different census years.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 315 | — |
| 1910 | 347 | +10.2% |
| 1920 | 311 | −10.4% |
| 1930 | 274 | −11.9% |
| 1940 | 282 | +2.9% |
| 1950 | 246 | −12.8% |
| 1960 | 196 | −20.3% |
| 1970 | 214 | +9.2% |
| 1980 | 223 | +4.2% |
| 1990 | 199 | −10.8% |
| 2000 | 214 | +7.5% |
| 2010 | 173 | −19.2% |
| 2020 | 163 | −5.8% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Pilot Mound in 2020
According to the 2020 census, 163 people lived in Pilot Mound. There were 75 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 39 of these households were families. The city had about 166 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Pilot Mound (95.1%) were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds or more than one race. About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Pilot Mound was 38.1 years. About 24% of the residents were under 20 years old. Around 19% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (50.9%) than males (49.1%).
Pilot Mound in 2010
In the 2010 census, Pilot Mound had 173 residents. There were 83 households. The population density was about 177 people per square mile. Most residents (96%) were White. A small percentage were African American, Native American, or from two or more races.
About 20.5% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average age in the city was 51.9 years. About 15% of residents were under 18. Around 25% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more males (52.6%) than females (47.4%).
Schools and Education
Students in Pilot Mound attend schools within the Southeast Valley Community School District. The main high school for this district is Southeast Valley High School, located in Gowrie. Pilot Mound used to be part of a different school district, the Southeast Webster-Grand Community School District. This district was formed in 2005 by combining two smaller districts. In 2023, the Southeast Webster-Grand district joined with the Southeast Valley district.
See also
In Spanish: Pilot Mound (Iowa) para niños
