St. Benedict, Iowa facts for kids
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St. Benedict, Iowa
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 St. Benedict, Iowa
Location in Iowa
St. Benedict, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Kossuth |
| Township | Prairie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.77 sq mi (1.99 km2) |
| • Land | 0.77 sq mi (1.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,260 ft (380 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 31 |
| • Density | 40.42/sq mi (15.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-69825 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460944 |
St. Benedict is a small community in Kossuth County, Iowa, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community," which means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. It is also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which is an area the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data.
The community of St. Benedict was officially planned and marked out on a map in 1899.
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Understanding St. Benedict's Location
St. Benedict is found in the southeastern part of Kossuth County. It is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) southeast of Algona, Iowa, which is the main town and government center for the county.
Land Area
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, St. Benedict covers an area of about 0.77 square miles (2.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within its boundaries.
Population and People
St. Benedict is a very small community. Its population has changed a little over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 39 | — | |
| 2020 | 31 | −20.5% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the United States census counted 31 people living in St. Benedict. This means there were about 40 people for every square mile (15.6 people per square kilometer). There were 20 homes or housing units in the area.
Who Lives in St. Benedict?
All the residents counted in the 2020 census were White. There were no people from other racial groups or of Hispanic or Latino background reported.
The average age of people in St. Benedict was about 52.3 years old. A small number of residents (6.5%) were under 20 years old. About 25.8% of the people were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents (54.8%) were male, and 45.2% were female.
