State Center, Iowa facts for kids
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State Center, Iowa
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Central State Center in April 2022
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| Nickname(s):
Rose Capital of Iowa
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Location of State Center, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Marshall |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,070 ft (326 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,391 |
| • Density | 1,393.79/sq mi (538.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50247
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-75135 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0461964 |
| Website | http://www.statecenteriowa.org/ |
State Center is a city in Marshall County, Iowa, United States. It is a small city known as the Rose Capital of Iowa. In 2020, about 1,391 people lived there.
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History of State Center
State Center began in 1864. This was when a railroad was built through the area. The city got its name because it is located near the geographical center of the state of Iowa.
Geography of State Center
State Center covers an area of about 2.58 square kilometers (1 square mile). All of this area is land. The city does not have any large bodies of water within its borders.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1870 | 559 | — |
| 1880 | 880 | +57.4% |
| 1890 | 854 | −3.0% |
| 1900 | 1,008 | +18.0% |
| 1910 | 898 | −10.9% |
| 1920 | 975 | +8.6% |
| 1930 | 1,012 | +3.8% |
| 1940 | 1,033 | +2.1% |
| 1950 | 1,040 | +0.7% |
| 1960 | 1,142 | +9.8% |
| 1970 | 1,232 | +7.9% |
| 1980 | 1,292 | +4.9% |
| 1990 | 1,248 | −3.4% |
| 2000 | 1,349 | +8.1% |
| 2010 | 1,468 | +8.8% |
| 2020 | 1,391 | −5.2% |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the city had 1,391 people. There were 583 households living in State Center. Most of the people living in the city were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 5.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in State Center was about 40 years old. Many residents were under 20 years old, and many were 65 or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Population in 2010
In 2010, State Center had 1,468 people. There were 568 households. Most people were White, making up 96.7% of the population. About 3.5% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age was 39.2 years. About 28% of the residents were under 18. The number of males and females was very close.
Education in State Center
The West Marshall Community School District runs the public schools in State Center. The school colors are black and gold. Their mascot is a Trojan. The schools include West Marshall Elementary, West Marshall Middle School, and West Marshall High School.
See also
In Spanish: State Center (Iowa) para niños
