Prairieburg, Iowa facts for kids
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Prairieburg, Iowa
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Location of Prairieburg, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Linn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 160 |
| • Density | 357.14/sq mi (137.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52219
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-64425 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460429 |
Prairieburg is a small city located in Linn County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 160 people lived there. It is part of the larger Cedar Rapids area.
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History of Prairieburg
Prairieburg was officially planned and established in 1867.
Geography of Prairieburg
Prairieburg is located at coordinates 42.237829 degrees North and -91.424416 degrees West. This means it's in the northern part of the United States.
The city covers a total area of about 1.16 square kilometers (or 0.45 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers inside the city limits.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 187 | — |
| 1920 | 176 | −5.9% |
| 1930 | 163 | −7.4% |
| 1940 | 193 | +18.4% |
| 1950 | 210 | +8.8% |
| 1960 | 226 | +7.6% |
| 1970 | 182 | −19.5% |
| 1980 | 197 | +8.2% |
| 1990 | 213 | +8.1% |
| 2000 | 175 | −17.8% |
| 2010 | 178 | +1.7% |
| 1870 | 116 | −34.8% |
| 1880 | 154 | +32.8% |
| 2020 | 160 | +3.9% |
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2020 Population Data
In 2020, the city had 160 residents living in 71 households. About 54 of these were families. The population density was about 357 people per square mile. Most residents were White.
- About 22.5% of the people were under 20 years old.
- About 13.1% of the people were 65 years old or older.
- The average age in Prairieburg was 45.5 years.
- The population was almost evenly split between males (48.1%) and females (51.9%).
2010 Population Data
In 2010, Prairieburg had 178 people living in 75 households. About 53 of these were families.
- About 22.5% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 19.7% of residents were 65 years old or older.
- The average age in the city was 47.1 years.
- The population was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
Education
The Central City Community School District is responsible for the public schools in the Prairieburg area.
Utilities
Telephone and Internet services in Prairieburg are provided by Hilliary Communications.
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