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Roland, Iowa
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| Motto(s):
"Honoring The Past, Embracing The Future"
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Location of Roland, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Story |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council government |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.15 sq mi (2.97 km2) |
| • Land | 1.15 sq mi (2.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,362 |
| • Density | 1,189.52/sq mi (459.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50236
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-68475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460769 |
| Website | City of Roland website |
Roland is a small city located in Story County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,362 people lived there. Roland is part of the larger Ames, Iowa area, which includes nearby cities like Boone, Iowa.
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History of Roland
Roland officially became a city on December 29, 1891. This means it has been a recognized town for over 130 years!
Geography and Location
Roland is found at coordinates 42.165662 degrees North and -93.499965 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that Roland covers an area of about 1.08 square miles (2.97 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
People and Population
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 557 | — |
| 1910 | 641 | +15.1% |
| 1920 | 829 | +29.3% |
| 1930 | 759 | −8.4% |
| 1940 | 791 | +4.2% |
| 1950 | 687 | −13.1% |
| 1960 | 748 | +8.9% |
| 1970 | 803 | +7.4% |
| 1980 | 1,005 | +25.2% |
| 1990 | 1,035 | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 1,324 | +27.9% |
| 2010 | 1,284 | −3.0% |
| 2020 | 1,362 | +6.1% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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This section shares facts about the people who live in Roland. It looks at how many people live there and what groups they belong to.
2020 Population Facts
In 2020, there were 1,362 people living in Roland. These people lived in 522 households, with 364 of them being families. The city had about 1,189 people per square mile.
Most people in Roland, about 94.4%, were White. Other groups included Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. About 2.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Roland was 36.8 years old. About 30.8% of residents were under 20 years old. The city's population was almost evenly split between males (49.2%) and females (50.8%).
2010 Population Facts
Back in 2010, Roland had 1,284 people living there. There were 503 households and 354 families. The population density was similar to 2020, with about 1,188 people per square mile.
In 2010, 98.4% of the people were White. Other groups made up smaller parts of the population. About 1.0% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 35.9 years. About 28.5% of residents were under 18 years old. The city's population was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.
Education in Roland
The Roland–Story Community School District is in charge of the public schools in Roland. This school district was created on July 1, 1969. It was formed when the school districts of Roland and Story City joined together.
Notable People from Roland
- Gary Thompson - He was a basketball player and later became a color commentator, which means he helped describe games on TV or radio.
See also
In Spanish: Roland (Iowa) para niños
