Strawberry Point, Iowa facts for kids
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Strawberry Point, Iowa
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Location of Strawberry Point, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Clayton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.09 sq mi (5.41 km2) |
| • Land | 2.09 sq mi (5.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,220 ft (372 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,155 |
| • Density | 553.16/sq mi (213.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52076
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-75855 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0462032 |
Strawberry Point is a small city in Clayton County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,155 people lived there.
This city is famous for being home to the world's largest strawberry. It's a huge 15-foot statue made of fiberglass! You can also find the historic Franklin Hotel here. This hotel was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. Just a few miles away is Backbone State Park, which is Iowa's oldest state park.
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Where is Strawberry Point?
Strawberry Point is located in eastern Iowa. Its exact position on a map is 42.679195 degrees north and 91.536891 degrees west.
The city covers a total area of about 2.11 square miles (5.41 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 715 | — |
| 1890 | 947 | +32.4% |
| 1900 | 1,012 | +6.9% |
| 1910 | 1,052 | +4.0% |
| 1920 | 1,101 | +4.7% |
| 1930 | 1,128 | +2.5% |
| 1940 | 1,223 | +8.4% |
| 1950 | 1,247 | +2.0% |
| 1960 | 1,303 | +4.5% |
| 1970 | 1,281 | −1.7% |
| 1980 | 1,463 | +14.2% |
| 1990 | 1,357 | −7.2% |
| 2000 | 1,386 | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 1,279 | −7.7% |
| 2020 | 1,155 | −9.7% |
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Population in 2020
According to the census in 2020, 1,155 people lived in Strawberry Point. There were 508 households, which are groups of people living together.
Most of the people, about 94.2%, were White. A smaller number were Black, Native American, or from other backgrounds. About 2.2% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the city was about 42.3 years old. About 24.6% of the residents were under 20 years old.
Population in 2010
In the 2010 census, there were 1,279 people living in the city. There were 559 households.
Most residents, about 97.5%, were White. A small number were African American, Native American, or from other groups. About 0.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 45.2 years. About 22.4% of the people were under 18 years old.
Education in Strawberry Point
Students in Strawberry Point attend schools that are part of the Starmont Community School District. This district includes a high school, a middle school, and an elementary school.
Famous People from Strawberry Point
Some notable people who have connections to Strawberry Point include:
- Michael Breitbach: He is a politician who served as an State Senator in Iowa.
- Dorothy Gill Barnes: She was a well-known artist.
See also
In Spanish: Strawberry Point (Iowa) para niños
