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Randolph, Iowa
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Location of Randolph, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Fremont |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.30 sq mi (0.78 km2) |
| • Land | 0.30 sq mi (0.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 189 |
| • Density | 630.00/sq mi (243.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51649
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-65640 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396317 |
Randolph is a city in Fremont County, Iowa, United States. The population was 189 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the birthplace of Virginia Smith, Republican U.S. representative from the 3rd District of Nebraska from 1975 until 1991.
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History
Randolph was platted in 1877, shortly before the completion of the railroad through the territory. The community name was bestowed by agriculturalist Frank Peavy, who named it after Lord Randolph Churchill, father of Winston Churchill.
Geography
Randolph is located at the junction of Deer Creek and the West Nishnabotna River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.32 square miles (0.83 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 213 | — |
| 1890 | 276 | +29.6% |
| 1900 | 373 | +35.1% |
| 1910 | 304 | −18.5% |
| 1920 | 404 | +32.9% |
| 1930 | 344 | −14.9% |
| 1940 | 379 | +10.2% |
| 1950 | 295 | −22.2% |
| 1960 | 257 | −12.9% |
| 1970 | 214 | −16.7% |
| 1980 | 223 | +4.2% |
| 1990 | 243 | +9.0% |
| 2000 | 209 | −14.0% |
| 2010 | 168 | −19.6% |
| 2020 | 189 | +12.5% |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 168 people, 72 households, and 50 families residing in the city. The population density was 525.0 inhabitants per square mile (202.7/km2). There were 85 housing units at an average density of 265.6 per square mile (102.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.6% African American, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.
There were 72 households, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.6% were non-families. 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.78.
The median age in the city was 47.3 years. 20.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.4% were from 25 to 44; 36.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.
Education
Fremont–Mills Community School District operates public schools.
Transportation
While there is no fixed-route transit service in Randolph, intercity bus service is provided by Jefferson Lines in nearby Shenandoah.
Notable people
- Max Marshall, Cincinnati Reds outfielder
- Anson Rood, Wisconsin politician
- Virginia D. Smith, Congresswoman from Nebraska
See also
In Spanish: Randolph (Iowa) para niños
