Rhodes, Iowa facts for kids
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Rhodes, Iowa
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Location of Rhodes, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Marshall |
| Established | 1882 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (311 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 271 |
| • Density | 267.26/sq mi (103.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50234
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-66540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460599 |
Rhodes is a small city in Marshall County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 271 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Rhodes
Rhodes was first planned out in 1856. This means people decided where streets and buildings would go. It officially became a city in 1883.
Before it was called Rhodes, the area had postal service starting in 1860. Back then, it was known as Edenville. The name Rhodes was made official on August 3, 1883. It was named after the family who gave the land for the train station. This station belonged to the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad.
Even today, part of Rhodes is still called "Edenville Township." The cemetery just outside of town is also named Edenville Cemetery. This shows how the old name is still remembered.
Geography of Rhodes
Rhodes is located in Iowa at specific coordinates: 41.926536 degrees North and 93.184884 degrees West. You can find it on a map using these numbers.
41°55′36″N 93°11′6″W / 41.92667°N 93.18500°W
The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers a total area of about 1.01 square miles (2.63 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People of Rhodes
The population of Rhodes has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 434 | — |
| 1900 | 476 | +9.7% |
| 1910 | 448 | −5.9% |
| 1920 | 439 | −2.0% |
| 1930 | 450 | +2.5% |
| 1940 | 379 | −15.8% |
| 1950 | 369 | −2.6% |
| 1960 | 358 | −3.0% |
| 1970 | 347 | −3.1% |
| 1980 | 367 | +5.8% |
| 1990 | 272 | −25.9% |
| 2000 | 294 | +8.1% |
| 2010 | 305 | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 271 | −11.1% |
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2020 Census Information
In 2020, the city of Rhodes had 271 people living there. There were 107 households, which are groups of people living together. About 70 of these were families.
Most people in Rhodes were White, making up about 91.5% of the population. A small number of people were Black or African American (0.7%). About 2.2% were from other races, and 5.5% were from two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up about 7.7% of the population.
About 26% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Rhodes was about 45.7 years old. This means many adults live there. About 21.8% of residents were under 20 years old. Also, 18.8% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (52%) and females (48%).
2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 305 people living in Rhodes. There were 126 households. About 31.7% of these households had children under 18.
Most people were White (96.7%). A small number were Native American (0.3%) or Asian (0.3%). About 2% were from other races, and 0.7% were from two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 2.3% of the population.
The average age in 2010 was 41.1 years. About 23.6% of residents were under 18. About 14.4% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more males (50.8%) than females (49.2%).
See also
In Spanish: Rhodes (Iowa) para niños
