Rudd, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rudd, Iowa
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Location of Rudd, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Floyd |
| Township | Rudd |
| Incorporated | February 7, 1900 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.09 sq mi (2.82 km2) |
| • Land | 1.09 sq mi (2.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,109 ft (338 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 358 |
| • Density | 329.04/sq mi (127.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50471
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-69195 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460844 |
Rudd is a small city located in Floyd County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 358 people lived there. The city has been around for a while, with its first post office opening way back in 1869.
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Exploring Rudd's Location
Rudd is found at specific geographic coordinates: 43°7′43″N 92°54′13″W / 43.12861°N 92.90361°W. This means it's located in the northern part of the United States.
The United States Census Bureau says that Rudd covers a total area of about 2.82 square kilometers (1.09 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Rudd's Population Story
The number of people living in Rudd has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 170 | — |
| 1900 | 381 | +124.1% |
| 1910 | 296 | −22.3% |
| 1920 | 487 | +64.5% |
| 1930 | 429 | −11.9% |
| 1940 | 410 | −4.4% |
| 1950 | 398 | −2.9% |
| 1960 | 436 | +9.5% |
| 1970 | 429 | −1.6% |
| 1980 | 460 | +7.2% |
| 1990 | 429 | −6.7% |
| 2000 | 431 | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 369 | −14.4% |
| 2020 | 358 | −3.0% |
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People in Rudd: 2020 Census
In 2020, the census counted 358 people living in Rudd. These people lived in 165 households, with 102 of them being families.
- Most residents, about 94.1%, were White.
- A small number of people were from other backgrounds, including Black or African American, Native American, and Asian.
- About 4.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Rudd was 36.0 years old.
- About 28.8% of the people were under 20 years old.
- About 17.3% were 65 years old or older.
- The population was almost evenly split between males (51.4%) and females (48.6%).
People in Rudd: 2010 Census
The 2010 census showed that 369 people lived in Rudd. There were 175 households in the city at that time.
- Most people, 95.9%, were White.
- About 4.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 45.2 years.
- About 21.1% of residents were under 18.
- About 19.8% were 65 years old or older.
Education in Rudd
Students in Rudd attend public schools operated by the Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock Community School District. This district helps make sure kids in the area get a good education.
See also
In Spanish: Rudd (Iowa) para niños
