Popejoy, Iowa facts for kids
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Popejoy, Iowa
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Location of Popejoy, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2) |
| • Land | 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 77 |
| • Density | 102.39/sq mi (39.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50227
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-64110 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460361 |
Popejoy is a small city located in Franklin County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 77 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the heart of Iowa.
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A Look Back: Popejoy's History
Popejoy was first planned out in 1880. Back then, it had a different name: Carleton. Later, in 1908, Popejoy officially became a city.
Where is Popejoy?
Popejoy is located in Iowa. You can find its exact spot using coordinates: 42°35′39″N 93°25′37″W / 42.59417°N 93.42694°W.
The city covers a total area of about 0.74 square miles (1.92 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
People of Popejoy: Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 200 | — |
| 1920 | 204 | +2.0% |
| 1930 | 207 | +1.5% |
| 1940 | 199 | −3.9% |
| 1950 | 201 | +1.0% |
| 1960 | 190 | −5.5% |
| 1970 | 147 | −22.6% |
| 1980 | 112 | −23.8% |
| 1990 | 92 | −17.9% |
| 2000 | 78 | −15.2% |
| 2010 | 79 | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 77 | −2.5% |
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Population in 2020
According to the census in 2020, 77 people lived in Popejoy. This means there were about 102 people for every square mile.
Most people in Popejoy were White (93.5%). A small number were Native American (1.3%) or from two or more races (5.2%). About 5.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Popejoy was 31.8 years. Many residents were young, with 36.4% being under 20 years old. About 10.4% of the population was 65 years or older. The city had slightly more males (51.9%) than females (48.1%).
Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, Popejoy had 79 residents. The population density was about 106.8 people per square mile.
Most of the people were White (98.7%). A small percentage (1.3%) were from two or more races.
The average age in 2010 was 35.5 years. About 25.3% of residents were under 18. Around 16.5% were 65 years or older. The number of males and females was almost equal, with 50.6% male and 49.4% female.
Education in Popejoy
Students in Popejoy attend public schools operated by the Alden Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Popejoy (Iowa) para niños
