Shell Rock, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Shell Rock, Iowa
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Downtown Shell Rock
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Location of Shell Rock, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Butler |
| Incorporated | June 1, 1875 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.70 sq mi (4.40 km2) |
| • Land | 1.60 sq mi (4.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
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| • Total | 1,268 |
| • Density | 791.51/sq mi (305.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50670
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-72435 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0461561 |
Shell Rock is a small city in Butler County, Iowa, in the United States. It's located right next to the Shell Rock River. In 2020, about 1,268 people lived there. The city is on the eastern edge of Butler County, near the border with Bremer County. Shell Rock has had a post office since 1855.
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Geography of Shell Rock
Shell Rock is found at a specific spot on the map: 42°42′40″N 92°35′0″W / 42.71111°N 92.58333°W. This helps people locate it precisely.
The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers a total area of about 1.66 square miles (4.30 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.56 square miles (4.04 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.10 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water, likely from the Shell Rock River.
Population and People
Shell Rock's population has changed over many years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there at different times:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 719 | — |
| 1890 | 733 | +1.9% |
| 1900 | 839 | +14.5% |
| 1910 | 741 | −11.7% |
| 1920 | 815 | +10.0% |
| 1930 | 806 | −1.1% |
| 1940 | 925 | +14.8% |
| 1950 | 1,013 | +9.5% |
| 1960 | 1,112 | +9.8% |
| 1970 | 1,159 | +4.2% |
| 1980 | 1,478 | +27.5% |
| 1990 | 1,385 | −6.3% |
| 2000 | 1,298 | −6.3% |
| 2010 | 1,296 | −0.2% |
| 2020 | 1,268 | −2.2% |
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What the 2020 Census Showed
In 2020, a total of 1,268 people lived in Shell Rock. There were 539 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 343 were families.
The city had about 792 people per square mile (306 people per square kilometer). There were 592 homes available for people to live in. Most people in Shell Rock (96.1%) were White. A small number of people (1.6%) were Hispanic or Latino.
About 27% of the households had children under 18 living there. Many households (52.1%) were married couples living together. Other households included single parents or people living alone. About 36% of all households were not families.
The average age of people in Shell Rock was 44.5 years. About 23% of residents were under 20 years old, and 26.5% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (52.2%) than males (47.8%).
What the 2010 Census Showed
Back in 2010, Shell Rock had 1,296 people living there. There were 554 households and 363 families. The population density was about 831 people per square mile (321 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people (97.5%) were White. About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, 27.4% of households had children under 18. Many households (53.8%) were married couples. About 30.9% of all households had just one person living alone.
The average age in 2010 was 44.1 years. About 21.3% of residents were under 18, and 19.7% were 65 or older. The city had a nearly even split between males (49.0%) and females (51.0%).
Education
The Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District is in charge of the public schools in Shell Rock. This district helps make sure students in the area get a good education.
See also
In Spanish: Shell Rock (Iowa) para niños
