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Ryan, Iowa
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Location of Ryan, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Delaware |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.44 sq mi (1.13 km2) |
| • Land | 0.44 sq mi (1.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 350 |
| • Density | 799.09/sq mi (308.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52330
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-69465 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460870 |
Ryan is a city in Delaware County, Iowa, United States. The population was 350 at the time of the 2020 census.
Geography
Ryan is located at 42°21′2″N 91°28′59″W / 42.35056°N 91.48306°W (42.350648, -91.482986).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.43 square miles (1.11 km2), all land.
History
Ryan was platted by Arthur I. Flint, J. A. Thomas, and Andrew E. Anderson on August 28, 1888. The city was incorporated in 1901.
On August 12, 1974, an F4 tornado swept through Ryan, destroying much of the southern part of the community, and injuring 12. The tornado severely damaged homes as well as Great Plains Lumber Company, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, and the West Delaware grade school. It was estimated that the tornado caused $2.5 million in damage.
Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 511 | — |
| 1920 | 397 | −22.3% |
| 1930 | 369 | −7.1% |
| 1940 | 341 | −7.6% |
| 1950 | 362 | +6.2% |
| 1960 | 347 | −4.1% |
| 1970 | 343 | −1.2% |
| 1980 | 390 | +13.7% |
| 1990 | 382 | −2.1% |
| 2000 | 410 | +7.3% |
| 2010 | 361 | −12.0% |
| 2020 | 350 | −3.0% |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 361 people, 152 households, and 93 families living in the city. The population density was 839.5 inhabitants per square mile (324.1/km2). There were 171 housing units at an average density of 397.7 per square mile (153.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.2% White and 0.8% from two or more races.
There were 152 households, of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.8% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.10.
The median age in the city was 37.9 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 30.5% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.8% male and 48.2% female.
Education
The West Delaware County Community School District operates local area public schools.
Notable sites
Happy Chef Umpire Roadside America
See also
In Spanish: Ryan (Iowa) para niños
