Randolph, Iowa facts for kids
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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 small city located in Fremont County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 189 people lived there. Randolph is known as the hometown of Virginia D. Smith, who was a U.S. representative for Nebraska from 1975 to 1991. She was a member of the Republican Party.
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History of Randolph
Randolph was officially planned out in 1877. This happened just before a railroad line was finished through the area. A farmer named Frank Peavy gave the community its name. He named it after Lord Randolph Churchill, who was the father of the famous British leader Winston Churchill.
Geography and Location
Randolph is situated where Deer Creek meets the West Nishnabotna River. The city covers a total area of about 0.78 square kilometers (0.30 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
People Living in Randolph
The number of people living in Randolph has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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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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Randolph in 2020
In 2020, a census showed that 189 people lived in Randolph. There were 78 households and 51 families. The city had about 630 people per square mile. Most residents (96.8%) were White. A small number were Black or African American (1.1%), or from two or more races (2.1%). About 1.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (34.6%) had children under 18 living with them. About half (50%) were married couples. The average age in Randolph was 37.5 years old. About 26.5% of the people were under 20. Also, 22.8% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.3%) and females (49.7%).
Randolph in 2010
The census in 2010 counted 168 people in Randolph. There were 72 households and 50 families. The city had about 525 people per square mile. Most people (98.2%) were White. A small number were African American (0.6%) or from two or more races (1.2%). About 0.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 30.6% of households had children under 18. Most households (58.3%) were married couples. The average age was 47.3 years. About 20.2% of residents were under 18. Also, 17.9% were 65 years or older. The population was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.
Education in Randolph
Public schools in Randolph are managed by the Fremont–Mills Community School District.
Transportation
Randolph does not have its own public bus system. However, you can find intercity bus service provided by Jefferson Lines in the nearby city of Shenandoah.
Famous People from Randolph
- Max Marshall – A baseball player who was an outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds.
- Anson Rood – A politician from Wisconsin.
- Virginia D. Smith – A Congresswoman who represented Nebraska.
See also
In Spanish: Randolph (Iowa) para niños
