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South English, Iowa
The Post Office (and Odd Fellows Hall) in South English as they appeared in August of 2013.
The Post Office (and Odd Fellows Hall) in South English as they appeared in August of 2013.
Location of South English, Iowa
Location of South English, Iowa
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Keokuk
Area
 • Total 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2)
 • Land 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
840 ft (256 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 202
 • Density 643.31/sq mi (248.33/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
52335
Area code(s) 319
FIPS code 19-74055
GNIS feature ID 0461775

South English is a city in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 202 at the time of the 2020 census. It is named for the English River.

Geography

South English is located at 41°27′8″N 92°5′23″W / 41.45222°N 92.08972°W / 41.45222; -92.08972 (41.452199, -92.089649).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.30 square miles (0.78 km2), all of it land.

Demographics

Historical populations
Year Pop. ±%
1880 360 —    
1900 319 −11.4%
1910 338 +6.0%
1920 355 +5.0%
1930 296 −16.6%
1940 288 −2.7%
1950 248 −13.9%
1960 217 −12.5%
1970 218 +0.5%
1980 211 −3.2%
1990 224 +6.2%
2000 213 −4.9%
2010 212 −0.5%
2020 202 −4.7%
Source: and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 212 people, 88 households, and 58 families living in the city. The population density was 706.7 inhabitants per square mile (272.9/km2). There were 101 housing units at an average density of 336.7 per square mile (130.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.1% White and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 88 households, of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.1% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 37.3 years. 29.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 29.7% were from 45 to 64; and 11.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.8% male and 46.2% female.

Education

It is within the English Valleys Community School District.

See also

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