Rowley, Iowa facts for kids
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Rowley, Iowa
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Location of Rowley, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Buchanan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| • Land | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 270 |
| • Density | 695.88/sq mi (268.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52329
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-69060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460837 |
Rowley is a small city in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. It is located in the eastern part of Iowa. In 2020, the city had a population of 270 people.
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The Story of Rowley
Rowley was founded in 1873. It was established in an area called Homer Township. The city began to grow when the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railroad built its tracks through this region.
Where is Rowley Located?
Rowley is located in Iowa at these coordinates: 42.368380 degrees North and -91.845015 degrees West. This means it is in the northern hemisphere and west of the Prime Meridian.
The city covers a total area of about 1.01 square kilometers (0.39 square miles). All of this area is land.
People Living in Rowley
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 40 | — |
| 1930 | 205 | +412.5% |
| 1940 | 233 | +13.7% |
| 1950 | 249 | +6.9% |
| 1960 | 234 | −6.0% |
| 1970 | 241 | +3.0% |
| 1980 | 275 | +14.1% |
| 1990 | 272 | −1.1% |
| 2000 | 290 | +6.6% |
| 2010 | 264 | −9.0% |
| 2020 | 270 | +2.3% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 270 people living in Rowley. These people lived in 112 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. There were also 81 families.
About 28.6% of the households had children under 18 years old living with them. The average age of people in Rowley was 44 years.
Population in 2010
In 2010, Rowley had 264 residents. There were 108 households in the city. About 27.8% of these households included children under 18. The average age of residents was 41.8 years.
Education in Rowley
Students in Rowley attend public schools operated by the Independence Community School District. This district serves the local area.
Tall Structures
Rowley is home to the AFLAC Tower. This is a very tall television transmission tower. It stands 609.6 meters (2,000 feet) high. It is one of the tallest structures in the world.
Famous People from Rowley
- Floyd Smith was born in Rowley. He became a doctor and a missionary.
See also
In Spanish: Rowley (Iowa) para niños
