Smithland, Iowa facts for kids
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Smithland, Iowa
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Location of Smithland, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Woodbury |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,086 ft (331 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 181 |
| • Density | 563.86/sq mi (217.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51056
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-73650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0461707 |
Smithland is a small city located in Woodbury County, Iowa, in the United States. It's part of the larger Sioux City area, which includes parts of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. In 2020, about 181 people lived there.
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History of Smithland
Smithland is one of the oldest towns in Woodbury County. It was settled a long time ago. In 1857, some disagreements and conflicts happened between the early settlers and Native American groups in the area. These events were part of a larger period of tension that led to the Spirit Lake Massacre later that year.
Geography of Smithland
Smithland is located at coordinates 42.229078 degrees North and -95.931875 degrees West.
The town is found near the Little Sioux River. This river flows through a special area called the Loess Hills. The Loess Hills are unique landforms made of wind-blown soil. The river then continues towards the flat, low-lying land near the Missouri River.
The United States Census Bureau says that Smithland covers a total area of about 0.83 square kilometers (0.32 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 369 | — |
| 1900 | 435 | +17.9% |
| 1910 | 334 | −23.2% |
| 1920 | 321 | −3.9% |
| 1930 | 389 | +21.2% |
| 1940 | 389 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 373 | −4.1% |
| 1960 | 349 | −6.4% |
| 1970 | 293 | −16.0% |
| 1980 | 282 | −3.8% |
| 1990 | 252 | −10.6% |
| 2000 | 221 | −12.3% |
| 2010 | 224 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 181 | −19.2% |
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Smithland's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census showed that 181 people lived in Smithland. There were 83 households and 54 families. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
About 25% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Smithland was about 47 years old. Many residents, about 31.5%, were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.4%) and females (48.6%).
Smithland's Population in 2010
The 2010 census counted 224 people living in Smithland. There were 100 households in the city.
About 23% of households had children under 18. The average age of residents was 49 years. About 25% of the people were 65 years or older. The number of males and females was very similar, with 50.4% male and 49.6% female.
See also
In Spanish: Smithland (Iowa) para niños
