Schleswig, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Schleswig, Iowa
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Location of Schleswig, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Crawford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.25 sq mi (3.24 km2) |
| • Land | 1.24 sq mi (3.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,473 ft (449 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 830 |
| • Density | 669.90/sq mi (258.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51461
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-71130 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396554 |
Schleswig is a small city located in Crawford County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 830 people lived there. It's a friendly place in the heart of America.
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History of Schleswig
Schleswig was officially started in 1899. The city got its name from a region called Schleswig in Germany and Denmark. This is because many of the first people who settled here came from that European area.
Geography of Schleswig
Schleswig is located in Iowa. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers a total area of about 1.31 square miles (3.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Population and People
Schleswig has seen its population change over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 233 | — |
| 1910 | 455 | +95.3% |
| 1920 | 655 | +44.0% |
| 1930 | 638 | −2.6% |
| 1940 | 628 | −1.6% |
| 1950 | 751 | +19.6% |
| 1960 | 785 | +4.5% |
| 1970 | 875 | +11.5% |
| 1980 | 868 | −0.8% |
| 1990 | 851 | −2.0% |
| 2000 | 833 | −2.1% |
| 2010 | 882 | +5.9% |
| 2020 | 830 | −5.9% |
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Schleswig in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 830 people living in Schleswig. There were 363 households and 239 families. The city had about 670 people per square mile.
Most people in Schleswig were White (84.7%). A small number of people were Black or African American (0.2%), Native American (0.6%), or Asian (1.0%). About 7.0% of the people were from other backgrounds, and 6.4% were from two or more backgrounds. About 12.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 27% of households had children under 18. Many households (50.7%) were married couples. The average age in the city was 45.3 years old.
Schleswig in 2010
Back in 2010, there were 882 people living in Schleswig. There were 377 households and 246 families. The population density was about 678 people per square mile.
The racial makeup was mostly White (92.9%). A small number of people were African American (0.6%), Asian (0.1%), or Pacific Islander (0.1%). About 4.4% were from other backgrounds, and 1.9% were from two or more backgrounds. About 6.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 28.9% of households had children under 18. The average age in the city was 43.8 years.
See also
In Spanish: Schleswig (Iowa) para niños
