Searsboro, Iowa facts for kids
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Searsboro, Iowa
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Location of Searsboro, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Poweshiek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 129 |
| • Density | 286.03/sq mi (110.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50242
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-71355 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0461495 |
Searsboro is a small place in Poweshiek County, Iowa, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a town that doesn't have its own local government like a city does. Instead, it's managed by the county.
In 2010, about 148 people lived there. In 2011, the town tried to change its status and stop being a city. However, this plan didn't work out because Poweshiek County decided not to take over the town's services, like roads and water pipes.
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Where is Searsboro?
Searsboro is located in the state of Iowa. You can find it at these coordinates: 41.579519 degrees North and -92.703703 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says that Searsboro covers a total area of about 0.45 square miles (1.17 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Searsboro has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population from 1880 to 2020:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 225 | — |
| 1890 | 153 | −32.0% |
| 1900 | 263 | +71.9% |
| 1910 | 226 | −14.1% |
| 1920 | 204 | −9.7% |
| 1930 | 171 | −16.2% |
| 1940 | 195 | +14.0% |
| 1950 | 183 | −6.2% |
| 1960 | 165 | −9.8% |
| 1970 | 140 | −15.2% |
| 1980 | 134 | −4.3% |
| 1990 | 164 | +22.4% |
| 2000 | 155 | −5.5% |
| 2010 | 148 | −4.5% |
| 2019 | 147 | −0.7% |
| 2020 | 129 | −12.2% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Searsboro in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 148 people living in Searsboro. These people lived in 71 homes, and 41 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Searsboro were White (99.3%). A small number (0.7%) were from two or more racial backgrounds.
The average age of people in Searsboro was about 45 years old.
- About 15.5% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 7.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 39.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11.5% were 65 years or older.
Searsboro had slightly more males (51.4%) than females (48.6%) in 2010.
Schools in Searsboro
The public schools in Searsboro are part of the Lynnville–Sully Community School District. This district helps make sure kids in the area get an education.
Famous People from Searsboro
Even though Searsboro is a small place, some notable people have come from there:
- Jeff Criswell is a former professional football player. He played as an offensive lineman for the New York Jets and the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Franklin Bechly (1873-1965) was born in Searsboro. He became a judge in Iowa, serving from 1927 to 1959.
See also
In Spanish: Searsboro para niños
