Silver City, Iowa facts for kids
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Silver City, Iowa
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Location of Silver City, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Mills |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2) |
| • Land | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 245 |
| • Density | 1,172.25/sq mi (452.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51571
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-73155 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0461609 |
Silver City is a city in Mills County, Iowa, United States. The population was 245 at the 2020 census. The Wabash Trace—a railroad converted to a bicycle trail—passes through here. At trailside, there is a small park with a gazebo, and across from it, a small cafe.
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History
Silver City had its start in the year 1879 by the building of the Wabash, St. Louis and Pacific Railway through that territory.
In its busiest time, Silver City was home to a lumber yard, grocery store, horse racing track, jewelry store, pharmacy and other businesses. An annual carnival would visit as well.
Silver City is currently home to the Loyal Lassies/Ingraham Straight Shooters 4-H club as well as the Silver City Library and historical society. Silver City Volunteer Fire & Rescue services the town and immediate area. Mills County Sheriffs Department provides emergency response and patrol services.
Geography
Silver City is located at 41°6′43″N 95°38′17″W / 41.11194°N 95.63806°W (41.112051, -95.638057). Silver Creek, the town's namesake and a tributary of the West Nishnabotna River, parallels the eastern city limits. The Wabash Trace Nature Trail, a former rail line, enters the town from the west and runs southeasterly through town, making a southerly turn before meeting Silver Creek.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.22 square miles (0.57 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 185 | — |
| 1890 | 324 | +75.1% |
| 1900 | 438 | +35.2% |
| 1910 | 416 | −5.0% |
| 1920 | 430 | +3.4% |
| 1930 | 355 | −17.4% |
| 1940 | 346 | −2.5% |
| 1950 | 311 | −10.1% |
| 1960 | 281 | −9.6% |
| 1970 | 272 | −3.2% |
| 1980 | 291 | +7.0% |
| 1990 | 252 | −13.4% |
| 2000 | 259 | +2.8% |
| 2010 | 245 | −5.4% |
| 2020 | 245 | +0.0% |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 245 people, 104 households, and 79 families living in the city. The population density was 1,113.6 inhabitants per square mile (430.0/km2). There were 116 housing units at an average density of 527.3 per square mile (203.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 0.8% Native American, and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
There were 104 households, of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.4% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.0% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.67.
The median age in the city was 45.3 years. 19.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.3% were from 25 to 44; 33.8% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.7% male and 47.3% female.
Education
The city is in the Glenwood Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Silver City (Iowa) para niños
