Pleasant Plain, Iowa facts for kids
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Pleasant Plain, Iowa
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Location of Pleasant Plain, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 84 |
| • Density | 82.92/sq mi (32.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52540
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-63615 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396233 |
Pleasant Plain is a small city located in Jefferson County, Iowa, in the United States. It's part of Penn Township. In 2020, about 84 people lived there.
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About Pleasant Plain
Where is Pleasant Plain?
Pleasant Plain is in the state of Iowa. It covers a total area of about 1.02 square miles (2.62 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Pleasant Plain has changed over the years. In 1900, there were 280 residents. By 2020, the population was 84 people. This shows a decrease in population over time.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 280 | — |
| 1910 | 174 | −37.9% |
| 1920 | 164 | −5.7% |
| 1930 | 175 | +6.7% |
| 1940 | 171 | −2.3% |
| 1950 | 148 | −13.5% |
| 1960 | 147 | −0.7% |
| 1970 | 121 | −17.7% |
| 1980 | 144 | +19.0% |
| 1990 | 128 | −11.1% |
| 2000 | 131 | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 93 | −29.0% |
| 2020 | 84 | −9.7% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 84 people living in Pleasant Plain. These people lived in 38 different homes. Most residents were White. A small number were Black or from other racial backgrounds.
The average age of people in the city was about 46.5 years old. About 21% of residents were under 20 years old. Around 25% were 65 years or older. There were slightly more males than females.
Population in 2010
In 2010, the city had 93 residents. They lived in 41 households. The population was entirely White.
The average age was 45.5 years. About 16% of residents were under 18. About 18% were 65 or older. The number of males was slightly higher than females.
More Information
- In Spanish: Pleasant Plain (Iowa) para niños
