Radcliffe, Iowa facts for kids
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Radcliffe, Iowa
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Location of Radcliffe, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Hardin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,184 ft (361 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 555 |
| • Density | 556.67/sq mi (215.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50230
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-65370 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460495 |
Radcliffe is a city in Hardin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 555 at the time of the 2020 census.
History
Radcliffe was laid out in 1880 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named after the novel The Heir of Redclyffe by Charlotte Mary Yonge.
Geography
Radcliffe is located at 42°18′53″N 93°25′56″W / 42.31472°N 93.43222°W (42.314662, -93.432259).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.00 square mile (2.59 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 645 | — |
| 1910 | 660 | +2.3% |
| 1920 | 708 | +7.3% |
| 1930 | 627 | −11.4% |
| 1940 | 631 | +0.6% |
| 1950 | 638 | +1.1% |
| 1960 | 615 | −3.6% |
| 1970 | 548 | −10.9% |
| 1980 | 593 | +8.2% |
| 1990 | 574 | −3.2% |
| 2000 | 607 | +5.7% |
| 2010 | 545 | −10.2% |
| 2020 | 555 | +1.8% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 555 people, 239 households, and 153 families residing in the city. The population density was 556.9 inhabitants per square mile (215.0/km2). There were 271 housing units at an average density of 271.9 per square mile (105.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.4% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 2.7% from other races and 5.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 4.1% of the population.
Of the 239 households, 33.1% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 5.4% were cohabitating couples, 25.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 20.9% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 36.0% of all households were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals, 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The median age in the city was 37.9 years. 29.2% of the residents were under the age of 20; 5.0% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 and 44; 25.9% were from 45 and 64; and 16.0% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 545 people, 243 households, and 157 families living in the city. The population density was 545.0 inhabitants per square mile (210.4/km2). There were 281 housing units at an average density of 281.0 per square mile (108.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% White, 0.2% Native American, 3.5% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.7% of the population.
There were 243 households, of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.4% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.83.
The median age in the city was 43.5 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.1% were from 45 to 64; and 22.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.
Education
Hubbard–Radcliffe Community School District is the area school district. The district formed on July 1, 1993, with the merger of the Hubbard and Radcliffe school districts. As of 2019[update], it has a grade-sharing arrangement with Eldora–New Providence Community School District and operates as "South Hardin Schools".
See also
In Spanish: Radcliffe (Iowa) para niños
