Spragueville, Iowa facts for kids
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Spragueville, Iowa
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Location of Spragueville, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Jackson |
| Incorporated | May 18, 1912 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.74 sq mi (1.93 km2) |
| • Land | 0.74 sq mi (1.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 92 |
| • Density | 123.66/sq mi (47.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52074
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-74460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0461859 |
Spragueville is a small city located in Jackson County, Iowa, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, 92 people lived there.
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A Look Back in Time
Spragueville got its name from an early settler named Sprague. He arrived in the area in 1841. Mr. Sprague built a gristmill, which is a mill for grinding grain into flour. This was an important business for the community back then.
Where is Spragueville?
Spragueville is located at 42°4′32″N 90°25′48″W / 42.07556°N 90.43000°W. This means it's in the northern part of the United States.
The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers an area of about 1.93 square kilometers (0.74 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Spragueville?
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1920 | 102 | — |
| 1930 | 86 | −15.7% |
| 1940 | 116 | +34.9% |
| 1950 | 115 | −0.9% |
| 1960 | 100 | −13.0% |
| 1970 | 112 | +12.0% |
| 1980 | 149 | +33.0% |
| 1990 | 118 | −20.8% |
| 2000 | 89 | −24.6% |
| 2010 | 81 | −9.0% |
| 2020 | 92 | +13.6% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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The 2020 Census
In 2020, the census counted 92 people living in Spragueville. There were 38 households and 23 families. The city had about 48 people per square kilometer (124 people per square mile).
Most of the people living in Spragueville (95.7%) were White. A small number (4.3%) were from two or more races. About 3.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In the households, about 29% had children under 18 living with them. The median age in the city was 36 years old. This means half the people were younger than 36, and half were older. About 28% of residents were under 20 years old.
The 2010 Census
The census in 2010 showed that 81 people lived in Spragueville. There were 37 households and 20 families. The population density was about 121 people per square mile.
At that time, all residents (100%) were White. About 2.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 22% of households had children under 18. The median age was 39.8 years. About 26% of residents were under 18 years old.
Schools in Spragueville
Spragueville is part of the Easton Valley Community School District. This school district was created in 2013. It was formed when two other school districts, the East Central Community School District and the Preston Community School District, joined together.
See also
In Spanish: Spragueville (Iowa) para niños
