Portsmouth, Iowa facts for kids
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Portsmouth, Iowa
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Location of Portsmouth, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Shelby |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,224 ft (373 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 182 |
| • Density | 616.95/sq mi (237.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51565
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-64200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460369 |
| Website | City of Portsmouth |
Portsmouth is a city in Shelby County, Iowa, United States. The population was 182 at the time of the 2020 census.
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History
The first permanent settlement at Portsmouth was made by William Williams, who built a log cabin home there in the 1860s.
Portsmouth had its start in the year 1882 when the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railway platted the town along its tracks.
Geography
Portsmouth is located at 41°39′3″N 95°31′11″W / 41.65083°N 95.51972°W (41.650730, -95.519669).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.28 square miles (0.73 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 250 | — |
| 1900 | 316 | +26.4% |
| 1910 | 347 | +9.8% |
| 1920 | 280 | −19.3% |
| 1930 | 328 | +17.1% |
| 1940 | 320 | −2.4% |
| 1950 | 299 | −6.6% |
| 1960 | 232 | −22.4% |
| 1970 | 239 | +3.0% |
| 1980 | 240 | +0.4% |
| 1990 | 209 | −12.9% |
| 2000 | 225 | +7.7% |
| 2010 | 195 | −13.3% |
| 2020 | 182 | −6.7% |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 195 people, 94 households, and 59 families living in the city. The population density was 696.4 inhabitants per square mile (268.9/km2). There were 98 housing units at an average density of 350.0 per square mile (135.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.5% White, 0.5% African American, and 1.0% from two or more races.
There were 94 households, of which 19.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.2% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.56.
The median age in the city was 51.2 years. 16.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 30.9% were from 45 to 64; and 26.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.3% male and 47.7% female.
Education
The Harlan Community School District operates local public schools. The district serves the towns of Harlan, Defiance, Earling, Panama, Portsmouth and Westphalia, the unincorporated communities of Jacksonville and Corley, and the surrounding rural areas.
See also
In Spanish: Portsmouth (Iowa) para niños
