Promise City, Iowa facts for kids
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Promise City, Iowa
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Promise City, Iowa, Community Center and city park
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Location of Promise City, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Wayne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2) |
| • Land | 0.18 sq mi (0.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
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| • Total | 88 |
| • Density | 478.26/sq mi (184.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52583
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-64875 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396286 |
Promise City is a small city located in Wayne County, Iowa, in the United States. It is a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2020, the city had a population of 88 people.
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Exploring Promise City's Location
Promise City is found in the state of Iowa. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers a total area of about 0.19 square miles (0.49 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
Promise City's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Promise City has changed over many years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1880.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 203 | — |
| 1910 | 274 | +35.0% |
| 1920 | 267 | −2.6% |
| 1930 | 226 | −15.4% |
| 1940 | 225 | −0.4% |
| 1950 | 218 | −3.1% |
| 1960 | 161 | −26.1% |
| 1970 | 148 | −8.1% |
| 1980 | 149 | +0.7% |
| 1990 | 132 | −11.4% |
| 2000 | 105 | −20.5% |
| 2010 | 111 | +5.7% |
| 2020 | 88 | −20.7% |
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What the 2020 Census Shows
In 2020, the census counted 88 people living in Promise City. There were 35 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 20 of these households were families.
Most people in Promise City are White. The average age of people in the city was 40 years old. About 27% of the residents were under 20 years old, and about 23% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females than males.
What the 2010 Census Showed
Back in 2010, the city had 111 people living there. There were 49 households. Most residents were White, and a small number were Asian. The average age was 46.1 years. About 17% of residents were under 18, and 22.5% were 65 or older.
Education in Promise City
Students in Promise City attend public schools operated by the Seymour Community School District. This district helps provide education for children in the local area.
See also
In Spanish: Promise City (Iowa) para niños
