Sloan, Iowa facts for kids
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Sloan, Iowa
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Location of Sloan, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Woodbury |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.58 sq mi (1.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,042 |
| • Density | 1,802.77/sq mi (695.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51055
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-73605 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0461673 |
Sloan is a small city located in Woodbury County, Iowa, in the United States. It is part of the larger Sioux City area, which also includes parts of Nebraska and South Dakota. In 2020, about 1,042 people lived in Sloan.
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History of Sloan
Sloan was founded a long time ago, in 1870. It was planned out by the president of a railway company called the Sioux City & Pacific Railway. The city was named after Samuel Sloan, who was an important person in the railroad business.
Economy and Local Business
Near Sloan, there is a fun place called the WinnaVegas Casino. It is owned by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, also known as the Ho-Chunk people. This casino helps the local economy by bringing visitors and jobs to the area.
Geography and Location
Sloan is located at 42°13′59″N 96°13′28″W / 42.23306°N 96.22444°W.
The city covers about 0.62 square miles (1.50 square kilometers) of land. Sloan is on a flat area called a floodplain, which is near the Missouri River. You can find the town close to Interstate 29, a major highway.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 449 | — |
| 1900 | 643 | +43.2% |
| 1910 | 547 | −14.9% |
| 1920 | 608 | +11.2% |
| 1930 | 636 | +4.6% |
| 1940 | 628 | −1.3% |
| 1950 | 654 | +4.1% |
| 1960 | 704 | +7.6% |
| 1970 | 799 | +13.5% |
| 1980 | 978 | +22.4% |
| 1990 | 938 | −4.1% |
| 2000 | 1,032 | +10.0% |
| 2010 | 973 | −5.7% |
| 2020 | 1,042 | +7.1% |
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Sloan's Population in 2020
According to the census taken in 2020, Sloan had 1,042 people living there. There were 434 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
Most of the people in Sloan were White (about 92.4%). There were also Native American (1.8%), Asian (0.4%), and people of two or more races (4.0%). About 2.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Sloan was 41.0 years old. About 27.2% of the residents were under 20 years old.
Sloan's Population in 2010
In the 2010 census, Sloan had 973 people. There were 421 households in the city.
Most residents were White (96.9%). There were also Native American (2.2%) and Asian (0.1%) people. About 1.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 41.7 years. About 23.8% of the people were under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Sloan (Iowa) para niños
