Shambaugh, Iowa facts for kids
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Shambaugh, Iowa
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Location of Shambaugh, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Page |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2) |
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 159 |
| • Density | 438.02/sq mi (168.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51651
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-71895 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395855 |
Shambaugh is a small city located in Page County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 159 people lived there.
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History of Shambaugh
Shambaugh was started in 1881. It was built as a train station, or "depot," for the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. The city was named after its founder, a man named James Shambaugh.
Geography of Shambaugh
Shambaugh is located next to the West Nodaway River. This river is an important natural feature of the area.
The city covers a total area of about 0.36 square miles (0.94 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 245 | — |
| 1920 | 250 | +2.0% |
| 1930 | 278 | +11.2% |
| 1940 | 269 | −3.2% |
| 1950 | 251 | −6.7% |
| 1960 | 206 | −17.9% |
| 1970 | 178 | −13.6% |
| 1980 | 197 | +10.7% |
| 1990 | 190 | −3.6% |
| 2000 | 188 | −1.1% |
| 2010 | 191 | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 159 | −16.8% |
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2020 Population Details
In 2020, the city had 159 people living in 74 households. The population density was about 437 people per square mile. Most residents were White. About 22.6% of the people were under 20 years old. The average age in the city was 51.6 years. There were slightly more females than males.
2010 Population Details
In 2010, Shambaugh had 191 people living in 80 households. The population density was about 530 people per square mile. All residents were White. About 26.2% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in the city was 44.5 years. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Notable People from Shambaugh
- Jay Laurence Lush (1896–1982) was born in Shambaugh. He became a very important animal geneticist.
Churches in Shambaugh
Shambaugh has three churches:
- Shambaugh United Methodist Church
- First Church of God
- Harvest Fellowship
Education in Shambaugh
The city of Shambaugh is part of the South Page Community School District. This district provides schooling for the children in the area.
Transportation
Shambaugh does not have its own public bus system. However, you can find intercity bus service in nearby Clarinda. This service is provided by Jefferson Lines.
See also
In Spanish: Shambaugh (Iowa) para niños
