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 | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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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 | 0460320 |
Pleasanton is a city in Decatur County, Iowa, United States. The population was 32 at the time of the 2020 census.
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History
Pleasanton was founded in 1854. It was originally called Pleasant Plain, but the name was changed to avoid confusion with another community of that same name in the state. The present name is commendatory.
Geography
Pleasanton is located at 40°34′49″N 93°44′35″W / 40.58028°N 93.74306°W (40.580274, -93.743142).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.35 square miles (0.91 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
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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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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 49 people, 18 households, and 14 families living in the city. The population density was 140.0 inhabitants per square mile (54.1/km2). There were 26 housing units at an average density of 74.3 per square mile (28.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.
There were 18 households, of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.07.
The median age in the city was 34.5 years. 28.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.4% were from 45 to 64; and 20.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.1% male and 44.9% female.
Education
The Central Decatur Community School District operates local area public schools.
See also
In Spanish: Pleasanton (Iowa) para niños
