Rodney, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rodney, Iowa
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Location of Rodney, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Monona |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,109 ft (338 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 45 |
| • Density | 296.05/sq mi (114.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51051
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-68385 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460760 |
Rodney is a small city located in Monona County, Iowa, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work. According to the 2020 census, 45 people call Rodney home.
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Exploring Rodney's Location and Size
Rodney is found at specific map coordinates: 42°12′17″N 95°57′5″W / 42.20472°N 95.95139°W. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map of the world.
The city covers a total area of about 0.39 square kilometers (or 0.15 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Rodney's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Rodney has changed quite a bit over the years. This information is collected during a census, which happens every ten years.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 173 | — |
| 1910 | 163 | −5.8% |
| 1920 | 176 | +8.0% |
| 1930 | 150 | −14.8% |
| 1940 | 131 | −12.7% |
| 1950 | 127 | −3.1% |
| 1960 | 94 | −26.0% |
| 1970 | 66 | −29.8% |
| 1980 | 82 | +24.2% |
| 1990 | 71 | −13.4% |
| 2000 | 74 | +4.2% |
| 2010 | 60 | −18.9% |
| 2020 | 45 | −25.0% |
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What the 2020 Census Shows
In 2020, there were 45 people living in Rodney. These people lived in 26 different households, and 18 of these were families.
Most residents, about 95.6%, were White. A small percentage, 4.4%, were from two or more races. No residents identified as Hispanic or Latino in 2020.
The average age of people in Rodney was 55.8 years. About 15.6% of residents were under 20 years old. Many residents, 33.3%, were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (55.6%) and females (44.4%).
What the 2010 Census Showed
Back in 2010, Rodney had 60 residents. There were 29 households, with 17 of them being families.
The racial makeup was mostly White (90.0%). Some residents were Native American (8.3%), and 1.7% were from two or more races.
The average age in 2010 was 45 years. About 28.3% of residents were under 18. The number of males and females was exactly the same, 50.0% each.
Education for Rodney's Students
Students in Rodney attend schools that are part of the Maple Valley–Anthon–Oto Community School District. This district helps provide education for children and teens in the area.
Rodney used to have its own school district called the Rodney Public School District. A permanent school building opened in the early 1900s. In 1900, 75 students were enrolled, and this number grew to 116 by 1925.
For a while, students in grades 1-10 went to school in Rodney. Older students, who were finishing high school, would go to nearby towns like Mapleton or Smithland.
In 1947, Rodney's school stopped offering high school grades. All high school students then went to Smithland. The district even paid for their tuition until 1955.
In 1960, residents voted for Rodney to join the new Maple Valley Community School District. The old Rodney School building was sold and taken down. Students started attending Maple Valley schools in 1961.
Later, on July 1, 2012, the Maple Valley district joined with the Anthon–Oto Community School District. This created the new Maple Valley–Anthon–Oto district, which serves students from Rodney today.
See also
In Spanish: Rodney (Iowa) para niños
