Rake, Iowa facts for kids
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Rake, Iowa
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Location of Rake, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Winnebago |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2) |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 186 |
| • Density | 246.03/sq mi (94.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50465
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-65415 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460510 |
Rake is a small town located in Winnebago County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 186 people lived there. The town's ZIP code is 50465.
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The History of Rake
Rake was officially planned and marked out in the year 1900. The town was named after Andrew Danielson Rake. He was an important person who helped settle the area long ago.
Where is Rake Located?
Rake is found at specific geographic coordinates: 43°29′0″N 93°55′10″W / 43.48333°N 93.91944°W.
The United States Census Bureau says that the town covers a total area of about 0.81 square miles (1.96 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in Rake?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 163 | — |
| 1920 | 254 | +55.8% |
| 1930 | 310 | +22.0% |
| 1940 | 329 | +6.1% |
| 1950 | 351 | +6.7% |
| 1960 | 328 | −6.6% |
| 1970 | 324 | −1.2% |
| 1980 | 283 | −12.7% |
| 1990 | 238 | −15.9% |
| 2000 | 227 | −4.6% |
| 2010 | 225 | −0.9% |
| 2020 | 186 | −17.3% |
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Rake's Population in 2020
According to the census taken in 2020, there were 186 people living in Rake. These people lived in 92 households, and 57 of these were families.
The town had about 245.9 people per square mile. There were 107 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Rake were White, making up 88.7% of the population. About 5.9% were Black or African American. A small number of people, 3.2%, were from other races, and 2.2% were from two or more races. About 6.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Rake was 49.2 years old.
- 15.6% of residents were under 20 years old.
- 7.0% were between 20 and 24 years old.
- 17.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 39.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 21.0% were 65 years old or older.
More males lived in Rake than females. About 58.6% of the population was male, and 41.4% was female.
Rake's Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, Rake had 225 people. They lived in 102 households, and 58 of these were families.
The population density was about 277.8 people per square mile. There were 117 housing units in the town.
Most residents were White, making up 91.1% of the population. About 0.4% were Native American. About 7.1% were from other races, and 1.3% were from two or more races. About 19.6% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Rake in 2010 was 41.7 years.
- 19.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 5.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 27.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 25.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 21.3% were 65 years old or older.
The gender split in 2010 was 53.8% male and 46.2% female.
Schools in Rake
Rake is part of the North Iowa Community School District. This school district was created on July 1, 1996. It was formed when two other school districts, the Buffalo Center–Rake–Lakota Community School District and the Thompson Community School District, joined together.
Before that, the Rake Community School District had already joined with the Buffalo Center Community School District on July 1, 1978. This created the Buffalo Center–Rake district. Then, on July 1, 1992, that district merged with the Lakota Consolidated School District to form the Buffalo Center–Rake–Lakota district. Finally, this district became part of North Iowa in 1996.
See also
In Spanish: Rake (Iowa) para niños
