Pleasanton, Iowa facts for kids
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Pleasanton, Iowa
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Location of Pleasanton, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Decatur |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2) |
| • Land | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
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| • Total | 32 |
| • Density | 91.17/sq mi (35.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50065/50224
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-63570 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396235 |
Pleasanton is a small city located in Decatur County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, only 32 people lived there.
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History of Pleasanton
Pleasanton was started in 1854. It was first called Pleasant Plain. However, there was another town with the same name in Iowa. To avoid confusion, the name was changed to Pleasanton. The new name means "a pleasant place."
Geography of Pleasanton
Pleasanton is a small city with a total area of about 0.35 square miles (0.91 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 117 | — |
| 1900 | 164 | +40.2% |
| 1910 | 200 | +22.0% |
| 1920 | 266 | +33.0% |
| 1930 | 177 | −33.5% |
| 1940 | 180 | +1.7% |
| 1950 | 130 | −27.8% |
| 1960 | 103 | −20.8% |
| 1970 | 62 | −39.8% |
| 1980 | 75 | +21.0% |
| 1990 | 58 | −22.7% |
| 2000 | 37 | −36.2% |
| 2010 | 49 | +32.4% |
| 2020 | 32 | −34.7% |
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2020 Population Details
In 2020, the city of Pleasanton had 32 people living there. These people lived in 18 different homes, and 13 of these were families. The city had about 91 people per square mile. All residents were White.
About 44% of the homes had children under 18 living in them. Most homes (61%) were married couples living together. The average age of people in Pleasanton was 55 years old. About 15% of residents were under 20, and 21% were 65 or older. The number of males and females was equal.
2010 Population Details
In 2010, Pleasanton had 49 people. There were 18 homes, and 14 of them were families. The city had about 140 people per square mile. All residents were White.
About 27% of homes had children under 18. Most homes (66%) were married couples. The average age was 34.5 years. About 28% of residents were under 18, and 20% were 65 or older. There were slightly more males (55%) than females (44%).
Education in Pleasanton
Students in Pleasanton attend public schools operated by the Central Decatur Community School District.
Transportation
Pleasanton does not have its own public bus service. However, you can find intercity bus service provided by Jefferson Lines in the nearby town of Lamoni.
