Pisgah, Iowa facts for kids
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Pisgah, Iowa
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 Pisgah, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Pisgah, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Harrison |
| Township | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 249 |
| • Density | 252.16/sq mi (97.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51564
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-63075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396216 |
Pisgah is a small city in Harrison County, Iowa, in the United States. It's located right next to the Soldier River and is surrounded by the unique Loess Hills. In 2020, about 249 people lived there.
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The Story of Pisgah
Pisgah was started in 1899. Its name comes from the Bible. People from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as Mormons, chose the name. They had a temporary settlement nearby and named a hill there Mount Pisgah. A post office opened in Pisgah in 1902, helping the community grow.
Where is Pisgah?
Pisgah is located in Iowa. The city covers a total area of about 2.56 square kilometers (1.01 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Pisgah?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 212 | — |
| 1920 | 421 | +98.6% |
| 1930 | 400 | −5.0% |
| 1940 | 397 | −0.7% |
| 1950 | 327 | −17.6% |
| 1960 | 343 | +4.9% |
| 1970 | 286 | −16.6% |
| 1980 | 307 | +7.3% |
| 1990 | 268 | −12.7% |
| 2000 | 316 | +17.9% |
| 2010 | 251 | −20.6% |
| 2020 | 249 | −0.8% |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, 249 people lived in Pisgah. There were 117 households. Most residents were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. The average age of people in Pisgah was about 46.9 years old.
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 251 people living in Pisgah. Most people were White. The average age was 48.2 years.
Schools in Pisgah
Students in Pisgah attend schools within the West Harrison Community School District.
Famous People from Pisgah
- James Allen – He helped organize the Mormon Battalion.
- Loren Babe – He was a professional baseball player, playing as a third baseman.
See also
In Spanish: Pisgah (Iowa) para niños
