Runnells, Iowa facts for kids
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Runnells, Iowa
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Location of Runnells, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Polk |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor/Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2) |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 457 |
| • Density | 1,103.86/sq mi (426.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50237
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-69240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396447 |
Runnells is a small city located in the southeastern part of Polk County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 457 people lived there.
Runnells is part of the larger Des Moines–West Des Moines metropolitan area. This means it's connected to the bigger cities nearby. The city even has its own Post Office, which you can find at 112 Brown Street.
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History of Runnells
Runnells officially became a city on May 21, 1903. It was named after a person called John S. Runnells. He used to write for a newspaper called the Iowa State Register. He also worked as a private secretary for Governor Samuel Merrill.
Geography of Runnells
The United States Census Bureau says that Runnells covers a total area of about 0.43 square miles (1.07 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 428 | — |
| 1920 | 369 | −13.8% |
| 1930 | 367 | −0.5% |
| 1940 | 388 | +5.7% |
| 1950 | 307 | −20.9% |
| 1960 | 322 | +4.9% |
| 1970 | 354 | +9.9% |
| 1980 | 377 | +6.5% |
| 1990 | 306 | −18.8% |
| 2000 | 352 | +15.0% |
| 2010 | 507 | +44.0% |
| 2020 | 457 | −9.9% |
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How Many People Live Here? (2020 Census)
According to the census taken in 2020, there were 457 people living in Runnells. These people lived in 185 households, and 144 of these were families.
The city had about 1,103.9 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Runnells (about 90.4%) were White. There were also smaller numbers of Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. About 2.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Runnells was 36.8 years old. About 27.1% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, 14.7% of the people were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more males (51.9%) than females (48.1%).
Population in 2010
In the census from 2010, Runnells had 507 people. They lived in 179 households, and 135 of these were families. The city had about 1,179.1 people per square mile.
Most of the people (97.0%) were White. A small number of people were African American, Native American, Asian, or from other racial backgrounds. About 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 33.1% of the residents were under 18 years old. The average age in the city was 31.9 years. The city had slightly more males (51.3%) than females (48.7%).
Famous People from Runnells
- Dennis Keeney – He grew up on a family farm near Runnells called the Keeney Place.
See also
In Spanish: Runnells (Iowa) para niños
