Ringsted, Iowa facts for kids
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Ringsted, Iowa
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Location of Ringsted, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Emmet |
| 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 | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 365 |
| • Density | 366.47/sq mi (141.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50578
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-67170 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460640 |
Ringsted is a small city in Emmet County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 365 people lived there. It is known for its strong connection to Danish culture.
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History of Ringsted
Ringsted was officially planned and laid out in 1899. It was named after a city in Ringsted, Denmark. This was the home country of one of the first people to settle in the area.
Geography of Ringsted
Ringsted is located in Iowa at these coordinates: 43°17′42″N 94°30′32″W / 43.29500°N 94.50889°W. This means it is in the northern part of the state.
The city covers a total area of about 1.08 square miles (2.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 313 | — |
| 1920 | 599 | +91.4% |
| 1930 | 486 | −18.9% |
| 1940 | 508 | +4.5% |
| 1950 | 578 | +13.8% |
| 1960 | 559 | −3.3% |
| 1970 | 509 | −8.9% |
| 1980 | 557 | +9.4% |
| 1990 | 481 | −13.6% |
| 2000 | 436 | −9.4% |
| 2010 | 422 | −3.2% |
| 2020 | 365 | −13.5% |
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Ringsted's Population in 2020
According to the census taken in 2020, 365 people lived in Ringsted. There were 177 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
Most of the people living in Ringsted were White (about 92.9%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 4.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Ringsted was 46.2 years old. About 24.4% of residents were under 20 years old. Also, 21.9% of the population was 65 years or older. The city had slightly more males (51.0%) than females (49.0%).
Ringsted's Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, Ringsted had 422 people. There were 193 households. The population density was about 390.7 people per square mile.
Most of the people were White (97.6%). A small percentage of people were Native American or from other racial groups. About 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 43.3 years. About 23.7% of residents were under 18 years old. Also, 20.1% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (53.6%) than males (46.4%).
Danish Heritage and Churches
Ringsted is well-known for its strong Danish-American and Lutheran community. The first church, St. Ansgar Danish Lutheran Church, was started by the city's founders in 1882.
In 1894, the Danish Lutheran community faced a disagreement. This was about how to interpret religious teachings and whether activities like dancing were acceptable. This led to the community splitting into two groups. They were nicknamed "Happy Danes" and "Sad Danes."
A folk dance group called "The Happy Dancing Danes" became popular in the 1940s. They got this name because the "Happy Danes" believed dancing was not wrong. The two church groups eventually came back together in 2007.
Schools in Ringsted
Public schools in Ringsted are managed by the North Union Community School District. This district was created on July 1, 2014. It formed when two older school districts, the Armstrong–Ringsted Community School District and the Sentral Community School District, joined together.
The Sentral Community School District itself was formed earlier, on July 1, 1979. That was when the Armstrong and Ringsted school districts merged.
See also
In Spanish: Ringsted (Iowa) para niños
