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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 | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 249 |
| • Density | 498.00/sq mi (192.12/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 city in Harrison County, Iowa, United States, along the Soldier River. The community is located in the midst of the Loess Hills. The population was 249 at the time of the 2020 census.
History
Pisgah was laid out in 1899. The town's name is a biblical one chosen by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), who established a temporary settlement in central Iowa near a hill they christened Mount Pisgah. A post office called Pisgah has been in operation since 1902.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.01 square miles (2.62 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
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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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2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 251 people, 121 households, and 66 families living in the city. The population density was 248.5 inhabitants per square mile (95.9/km2). There were 143 housing units at an average density of 141.6 per square mile (54.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.8% Native American, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 3.2%.
Of the 121 households 21.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.2% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.5% were non-families. 43.8% of households were one person and 24% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.83.
The median age was 48.2 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.8% were from 25 to 44; 30% were from 45 to 64; and 25.1% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.2% male and 53.8% female.
Education
It is within the West Harrison Community School District.
Notable people
- James Allen, Mormon Battalion organizer
- Loren Babe, Major League Baseball third baseman
See also
In Spanish: Pisgah (Iowa) para niños
