Schaller, Iowa facts for kids
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Schaller, Iowa
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Eastward view along 2nd St.
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Location of Schaller, Iowa
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 Schaller, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Schaller, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Sac |
| Township | Eureka |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2) |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 729 |
| • Density | 579.03/sq mi (223.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51053
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-71085 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0465956 |
Schaller is a city in Sac County, Iowa, United States. The population was 729 at the time of the 2020 census.
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History
The city of Schaller, named after Phillip Schaller, was incorporated in 1882. The city had been founded in August 1879 as a station for the railroad under construction. The economy, then as now, was based on commercial support for surrounding farms. Settlers came mostly from Germany, England, Canada, New York, and eastern Iowa. Throughout the middle part of the twentieth century a major industry consisted of the packers of Bango and Jolly Time popcorn. The presence and size of these two companies helped Schaller become "The Popcorn Capital of the world." Popcorn is still a major area industry, but the companies moved on to other locations in the 1980s. The railroad ceased operations and pulled up tracks in the 1970s. Transportation connections are by U.S. Route 20 and Iowa Highway 110. Corn (seed and feed), soybeans, and feeder cattle are the major products of the area.
Geography
Schaller is located at 42°29′50″N 95°17′39″W / 42.49722°N 95.29417°W (42.497325, -95.294219).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.26 square miles (3.26 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 333 | — |
| 1900 | 661 | +98.5% |
| 1910 | 646 | −2.3% |
| 1920 | 731 | +13.2% |
| 1930 | 724 | −1.0% |
| 1940 | 758 | +4.7% |
| 1950 | 841 | +10.9% |
| 1960 | 896 | +6.5% |
| 1970 | 835 | −6.8% |
| 1980 | 832 | −0.4% |
| 1990 | 768 | −7.7% |
| 2000 | 779 | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 772 | −0.9% |
| 2020 | 729 | −5.6% |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 772 people, 318 households, and 208 families living in the city. The population density was 612.7 inhabitants per square mile (236.6/km2). There were 341 housing units at an average density of 270.6 per square mile (104.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.5% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.0% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.6% of the population.
There were 318 households, of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.6% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.04.
The median age in the city was 38.8 years. 27.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 16.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
Education
It is a part of the Schaller-Crestland Community School District. The district formed on July 1, 1993, by the merger of the Schaller Community School District and the Crestland Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Schaller (Iowa) para niños
