Plymouth, Iowa facts for kids
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Plymouth, Iowa
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Location of Plymouth, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Cerro Gordo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2) |
| • Land | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,135 ft (346 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 375 |
| • Density | 850.34/sq mi (328.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50464
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-63885 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460339 |
| Website | http://www.plymouthiowa.us/ |
Plymouth is a small city in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, in the United States. It is located right next to the Shell Rock River. In 2020, about 375 people lived there. Plymouth is part of the larger Mason City area.
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Exploring Plymouth's Location
Plymouth is located in the state of Iowa. Its exact coordinates are 43.245346 degrees North and 93.122575 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers a total area of about 0.44 square miles (1.14 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits, only the Shell Rock River flowing by.
Understanding Plymouth's Population
The number of people living in Plymouth has changed over many years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 239 | — |
| 1910 | 358 | +49.8% |
| 1920 | 366 | +2.2% |
| 1930 | 388 | +6.0% |
| 1940 | 427 | +10.1% |
| 1950 | 395 | −7.5% |
| 1960 | 422 | +6.8% |
| 1970 | 461 | +9.2% |
| 1980 | 463 | +0.4% |
| 1990 | 453 | −2.2% |
| 2000 | 429 | −5.3% |
| 2010 | 382 | −11.0% |
| 2020 | 375 | −1.8% |
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Plymouth's Population in 2020
According to the census in 2020, 375 people lived in Plymouth. There were 156 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
Most people in Plymouth (about 91.2%) were White. A small number were Black or African American (2.1%), Native American (0.3%), or from two or more races (5.9%). About 2.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Plymouth was 43.3 years. About 24% of residents were under 20 years old. About 15.2% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.1%) and females (50.9%).
Plymouth's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 382 people lived in Plymouth. There were 164 households.
Most residents (97.4%) were White. A small number were African American (0.5%), Native American (0.3%), Asian (0.3%), or Pacific Islander (0.3%). About 1.3% were from two or more races. Around 2.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 45.4 years. About 18.8% of residents were under 18. About 14.4% were 65 years old or older. The population was 52.4% male and 47.6% female.
Education in Plymouth
The public schools in Plymouth are managed by the Central Springs Community School District. This district was created on July 1, 2011. It was formed when two older school districts, the North Central Community School District and the Nora Springs–Rock Falls Community School District, joined together. Before this merger, Plymouth was part of the North Central district.
See also
In Spanish: Plymouth (Iowa) para niños
