Soldier, Iowa facts for kids
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Soldier, Iowa
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Downtown Soldier, Iowa
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Location of Soldier, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Monona |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
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| • Total | 184 |
| • Density | 593.55/sq mi (229.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51572
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-73785 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0461739 |
Soldier is a small city in Monona County, Iowa, USA. It is located right next to the Soldier River. In 2020, about 184 people lived there.
The city of Soldier got its name from a special place nearby. There was an unmarked grave of a soldier, and people decided to name the city after him.
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Geography of Soldier
Soldier is located at specific map coordinates: 41.984598 degrees North and 95.779916 degrees West.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.29 square miles (0.75 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population History and Facts
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 167 | — |
| 1920 | 281 | +68.3% |
| 1930 | 302 | +7.5% |
| 1940 | 208 | −31.1% |
| 1950 | 323 | +55.3% |
| 1960 | 284 | −12.1% |
| 1970 | 242 | −14.8% |
| 1980 | 257 | +6.2% |
| 1990 | 205 | −20.2% |
| 2000 | 207 | +1.0% |
| 2010 | 174 | −15.9% |
| 2020 | 184 | +5.7% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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A census is like a big count of all the people living in a place. It happens every ten years. This helps us understand how many people live in a city and what they are like.
2020 Census Details
In 2020, the census showed that 184 people lived in Soldier. There were 90 households and 46 families. The city had about 593.5 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Soldier were White (98.9%). A small number (1.1%) were from two or more races. No people identified as Hispanic or Latino in the 2020 census.
Out of the 90 households, about 21.1% had children under 18 living with them. About 37.8% were married couples. Many households (48.9%) were not families, meaning they were individuals or unrelated people living together.
The average age of people in Soldier was 48.5 years old.
- About 15.8% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 7.6% were between 20 and 24 years old.
- About 24.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 27.2% were 65 years old or older.
The city had slightly more females (51.1%) than males (48.9%).
2010 Census Details
In 2010, there were 174 people living in Soldier. There were 88 households and 48 families. The population density was about 600 people per square mile.
Most residents (94.8%) were White. A small number were African American (0.6%), Native American (1.1%), or from two or more races (3.4%). About 2.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Out of 88 households, 17.0% had children under 18. Half of the households (50.0%) were married couples. About 45.5% of households were not families.
The average age in 2010 was 52.5 years.
- About 16.1% of residents were under 18.
- About 7.4% were between 18 and 24.
- About 16% were between 25 and 44.
- About 36.8% were between 45 and 64.
- About 23.6% were 65 or older.
The city had slightly more females (50.6%) than males (49.4%).
Education in Soldier
Public schools in Soldier are part of the Charter Oak–Ute Community School District.
Before 2004, Soldier was in the East Monona Community School District. That district was later split up. On July 1, 2004, Soldier became part of the Charter Oak–Ute district.
See also
In Spanish: Soldier (Iowa) para niños
