Rodman, Iowa facts for kids
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Rodman, Iowa
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Location of Rodman, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Palo Alto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 31 |
| • Density | 212.33/sq mi (81.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50597
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-68340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460759 |
Rodman is a small city in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 31 people. Rodman is also known for being the city in Iowa that is farthest from any National park. The closest National Park is 372 miles away.
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History of Rodman
Rodman began in the early 1880s. This was after the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway built tracks through the area. The city was named after Mr. Rodman, a retired sailor. He owned the land where the town was built.
Geography of Rodman
Rodman is located in a place called 43°1′37″N 94°31′40″W / 43.02694°N 94.52778°W. These numbers help people find it on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says the city is quite small. It covers about 0.17 square miles (0.44 square kilometers) of land. All of this area is dry land, with no water.
Population Changes in Rodman
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 147 | — |
| 1910 | 131 | −10.9% |
| 1920 | 158 | +20.6% |
| 1930 | 167 | +5.7% |
| 1940 | 170 | +1.8% |
| 1950 | 123 | −27.6% |
| 1960 | 144 | +17.1% |
| 1970 | 104 | −27.8% |
| 1980 | 86 | −17.3% |
| 1990 | 56 | −34.9% |
| 2000 | 56 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 45 | −19.6% |
| 2020 | 31 | −31.1% |
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Rodman's population has changed a lot over the years. In 1900, there were 147 people living there. The population grew until 1940, when it reached 170. Since then, the number of people living in Rodman has slowly decreased.
Rodman in 2020
In 2020, there were 31 people living in Rodman. These people lived in 19 different homes. Most of the people (93.5%) were White. A small number (6.5%) were of Hispanic or Latino background.
The average age of people in Rodman was about 50 years old. Most residents were between 45 and 64 years old. There were slightly more males (61.3%) than females (38.7%) in the city.
Rodman in 2010
In 2010, Rodman had 45 people living there. All of the residents were White. There were 23 homes in the city.
The average age in 2010 was 50.5 years. About 15.6% of the people were under 18 years old. Most people (51.1%) were between 45 and 64 years old. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Education
Students in Rodman attend schools in the West Bend–Mallard Community School District. This school district was formed in 1995. It was created when the West Bend and Mallard school districts joined together.
See also
In Spanish: Rodman (Iowa) para niños
