Scarville, Iowa facts for kids
Scarville is a small city located in Winnebago County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 74 people lived there. It is a quiet place in the heart of America.
Quick facts for kids
Scarville, Iowa
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Location of Scarville, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Winnebago |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 74 |
| • Density | 517.48/sq mi (200.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50473
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-71040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0461455 |
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History of Scarville
Scarville was first planned out in 1899. This process is called "platting." It means they drew up maps to divide the land into streets and building lots. A few years later, in 1904, it officially became a city. The city was named after a local landowner named Ole Scar.
Geography of Scarville
Scarville is located at specific coordinates on a map: 43.470519 degrees north and -93.616480 degrees west. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on Earth.
The United States Census Bureau says that Scarville covers a total area of about 0.14 square miles (0.37 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People of Scarville
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 129 | — |
| 1920 | 140 | +8.5% |
| 1930 | 163 | +16.4% |
| 1940 | 136 | −16.6% |
| 1950 | 105 | −22.8% |
| 1960 | 105 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 81 | −22.9% |
| 1980 | 82 | +1.2% |
| 1990 | 92 | +12.2% |
| 2000 | 97 | +5.4% |
| 2010 | 72 | −25.8% |
| 2020 | 74 | +2.8% |
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Scarville in 2020
According to the census taken in 2020, there were 74 people living in Scarville. These people lived in 38 different households, and 25 of these were families.
Most of the people in Scarville (97.3%) were White. About 13.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Scarville was 47.5 years old.
- About 21.6% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 33.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 17.6% were 65 years old or older.
The population was split evenly, with 50% male and 50% female residents.
Scarville in 2010
Back in 2010, the census showed that 72 people lived in Scarville. There were 36 households in the city.
Most people (97.2%) were White. A small number of residents were Native American or Asian.
The average age in Scarville in 2010 was 41 years.
- About 23.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 25% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 20.8% were 65 years old or older.
In 2010, 41.7% of the population was male and 58.3% was female.
Education in Scarville
Students in Scarville attend public schools operated by the Lake Mills Community School District. There is also a Christian elementary school in Scarville called Scarville Lutheran School. It is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
See also
In Spanish: Scarville (Iowa) para niños
