Struble, Iowa facts for kids
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Struble, Iowa
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Location of Struble, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Plymouth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| • Land | 0.16 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,266 ft (386 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 67 |
| • Density | 429.49/sq mi (165.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51031
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-75945 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0462040 |
Struble is a small city in Plymouth County, Iowa, United States. It is located along the West Branch of the Floyd River. In 2020, the city had a population of 67 people.
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Where is Struble Located?
Struble is found in Elgin Township. It is about seven miles north of a larger town called LeMars. The city's exact location is 42°53′39″N 96°11′36″W / 42.89417°N 96.19333°W.
The city is quite small in size. It covers about 0.16 square miles (0.40 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Struble has one main street that runs from east to west. There used to be shops on this street, but they are now empty. At the west end of Main Street, you can find a church that is still active and a cemetery. A BNSF Railway line runs north and south just east of the town. Most of Struble is made up of well-kept private homes. Beyond the city, you will see farm fields on gently rolling land.
How Many People Live in Struble?
The number of people living in Struble has changed over many years. Here is a look at its population history:
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 172 | — |
| 1910 | 327 | +90.1% |
| 1920 | 129 | −60.6% |
| 1930 | 161 | +24.8% |
| 1940 | 134 | −16.8% |
| 1950 | 91 | −32.1% |
| 1960 | 74 | −18.7% |
| 1970 | 59 | −20.3% |
| 1980 | 70 | +18.6% |
| 1990 | 67 | −4.3% |
| 2000 | 85 | +26.9% |
| 2010 | 78 | −8.2% |
| 2020 | 67 | −14.1% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Struble's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 67 people living in Struble. These people lived in 26 different homes, and 17 of these were families. The city had about 429 people per square mile. There were 32 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Struble (91.0%) were White. About 1.5% were Native American, and 7.5% were from two or more races. A small number (1.5%) were Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 26 homes:
- 38.5% had children under 18 living there.
- 46.2% were married couples.
- 11.5% were couples living together but not married.
- 19.2% had a female head of household with no partner.
- 23.1% had a male head of household with no partner.
- 34.6% of homes were not families.
- 30.8% of homes had only one person living there.
- 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Struble was 39.8 years.
- 29.9% were under 20 years old.
- 6.0% were between 20 and 24 years old.
- 22.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 28.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 13.4% were 65 years or older.
There were more females (56.7%) than males (43.3%) in the city.
Struble's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed 78 people living in Struble. There were 33 households and 20 families. The city had about 487 people per square mile. There were 35 housing units.
Most residents (84.6%) were White. About 10.3% were from other races, and 5.1% were from two or more races. About 14.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 33 households:
- 30.3% had children under 18.
- 48.5% were married couples.
- 6.1% had a female head of household with no husband.
- 6.1% had a male head of household with no wife.
- 39.4% were not families.
- 39.4% of homes had only one person.
- 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 or older.
The average household had 2.36 people, and the average family had 3.15 people. The average age in the city was 41 years.
- 26.9% of residents were under 18.
- 6.4% were between 18 and 24.
- 19.1% were between 25 and 44.
- 36% were between 45 and 64.
- 11.5% were 65 or older.
There were slightly more males (51.3%) than females (48.7%).
Education in Struble
The public schools for children in the Struble area are managed by the Le Mars Community School District.
Famous People from Struble
- Jim Nicholson was born and grew up in Struble. He later became an important politician. He was the United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the chairman of the Republican National Committee, and a U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See.
- Isaac S. Struble was a Congressman from 1883 to 1891. The city of Struble, Iowa, is named after him. He lived in nearby LeMars until he passed away in 1913.
See also
In Spanish: Struble (Iowa) para niños
