Salix, Iowa facts for kids
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Salix, Iowa
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Location of Salix, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Woodbury |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.71 sq mi (4.43 km2) |
| • Land | 1.70 sq mi (4.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 295 |
| • Density | 173.73/sq mi (67.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51052
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-70320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0461380 |
Salix is a small city located in Woodbury County, Iowa, in the United States. It's part of the larger Sioux City area, which includes parts of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. In 2020, about 295 people lived in Salix.
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The Story of Salix
Salix got its name from the willow trees that grew nearby. The scientific name for willow trees is salix. A post office opened in Salix way back in 1874, helping people send and receive mail.
Where is Salix?
Salix is located at 42°18′28″N 96°17′14″W / 42.30778°N 96.28722°W. It sits on the flat land next to the Missouri River, which is called a floodplain. This area is close to Interstate 29, a major highway.
There are also some cool parks nearby. You can visit Brown's Lake/Bigelow County Park and Snyder Bend County Park for outdoor fun.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 387 | — |
| 1910 | 390 | +0.8% |
| 1920 | 396 | +1.5% |
| 1930 | 374 | −5.6% |
| 1940 | 392 | +4.8% |
| 1950 | 337 | −14.0% |
| 1960 | 394 | +16.9% |
| 1970 | 387 | −1.8% |
| 1980 | 429 | +10.9% |
| 1990 | 367 | −14.5% |
| 2000 | 370 | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 363 | −1.9% |
| 2020 | 295 | −18.7% |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 295 people living in Salix. There were 134 households, which are like homes where people live. About 69 of these were families.
The average age of people in Salix was about 45.5 years old. Almost a quarter of the residents (23.1%) were under 20 years old. About 18.3% were 65 years or older. Slightly more than half the population (54.2%) was male, and 45.8% was female.
Population in 2010
Back in 2010, there were 363 people living in Salix. There were 153 households. About 33.3% of these households had children under 18 living there.
The average age in 2010 was 38.3 years. About 25.3% of the people were under 18. About 12.7% were 65 years or older. The population was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.
Famous People from Salix
- Don Black was a professional baseball pitcher from Salix. He is famous for throwing a no-hitter game on July 10, 1947. This means he played an entire game without any opposing player getting a hit!
See also
In Spanish: Salix (Iowa) para niños
