Stockton, Iowa facts for kids
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Stockton, Iowa
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Location of Stockton, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Muscatine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
| • Land | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 176 |
| • Density | 1,614.68/sq mi (625.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52769
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-75450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0462002 |
Stockton is a small city in Muscatine County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, 176 people lived there. It is part of the larger Muscatine area.
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History of Stockton
Stockton began when a railroad was built through the area. It was an important stop, or "depot," on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad.
Geography of Stockton
Stockton is located in Iowa at 41°35′29″N 90°51′28″W / 41.59139°N 90.85778°W. It covers a small area of about 0.28 square kilometers (0.11 square miles). All of this area is land.
Population and People
Stockton's population has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in Stockton since 1870.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1870 | 108 | — |
| 1880 | 116 | +7.4% |
| 1910 | 138 | +19.0% |
| 1920 | 128 | −7.2% |
| 1930 | 110 | −14.1% |
| 1940 | 124 | +12.7% |
| 1950 | 165 | +33.1% |
| 1960 | 164 | −0.6% |
| 1970 | 222 | +35.4% |
| 1980 | 240 | +8.1% |
| 1990 | 187 | −22.1% |
| 2000 | 182 | −2.7% |
| 2010 | 197 | +8.2% |
| 2020 | 176 | −10.7% |
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2020 Census Details
In 2020, the city of Stockton had 176 people living there. There were 71 households and 51 families. Most residents, about 96.6%, were White.
About 27.3% of the people were under 20 years old. Another 14.2% were 65 years or older. The average age in Stockton was 38.2 years. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.9%) and females (51.1%).
2010 Census Details
In 2010, Stockton had 197 people. There were 73 households and 52 families. Most people were White (92.9%).
About 29.4% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 8.6% were 65 years or older. The average age was 36.3 years. The city had slightly more males (50.3%) than females (49.7%).
See also
In Spanish: Stockton (Iowa) para niños
