St. Olaf, Iowa facts for kids
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St. Olaf, Iowa
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St. Olaf Auditorium
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Location of St. Olaf, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Clayton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Land | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
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| • Total | 106 |
| • Density | 439.83/sq mi (169.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52072
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-70140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0461233 |
St. Olaf is a small city located in Clayton County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 106 people lived there, which was a bit less than the 136 people who lived there in 2000. St. Olaf is known for its cheese packaging plant, a big building where cheese is prepared for sale. It also has a large feed granary, a post office, and a local tavern.
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History of St. Olaf
St. Olaf was first started in 1872. It officially became a town in the year 1900.
Geography of St. Olaf
St. Olaf is located at coordinates 42°55′40″N 91°23′14″W. This means it is in the northern part of the United States.
The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers a total area of about 0.24 square miles (0.62 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population Changes in St. Olaf
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 50 | — |
| 1900 | 124 | +148.0% |
| 1910 | 170 | +37.1% |
| 1920 | 149 | −12.4% |
| 1930 | 174 | +16.8% |
| 1940 | 191 | +9.8% |
| 1950 | 158 | −17.3% |
| 1960 | 169 | +7.0% |
| 1970 | 140 | −17.2% |
| 1980 | 138 | −1.4% |
| 1990 | 125 | −9.4% |
| 2000 | 136 | +8.8% |
| 2010 | 108 | −20.6% |
| 2020 | 106 | −1.9% |
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St. Olaf Population in 2020
According to the census in 2020, 106 people lived in St. Olaf. There were 43 households and 31 families. The city had about 439.5 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in St. Olaf were White (96.2%). A small number were from other races or mixed races. About 1.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2020, about 39.5% of households had children under 18. Most households (58.1%) were married couples. The average age of people in St. Olaf was 45.5 years. About 23.6% of residents were under 20 years old.
St. Olaf Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, 108 people lived in St. Olaf. There were 43 households and 34 families. All of the residents were White.
About 27.9% of households had children under 18. Most households (67.4%) were married couples. The average age in the city was 41 years. About 25% of residents were under 18.
Education in St. Olaf
Students in St. Olaf attend schools within the Central Community School District.
Images for kids
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The St. Olaf Auditorium
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Map showing St. Olaf in Clayton County, Iowa
See also
In Spanish: St. Olaf (Iowa) para niños
