Superior, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Superior, Iowa
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Location of Superior, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Dickinson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,499 ft (457 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 132 |
| • Density | 307.69/sq mi (118.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51363
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-76440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0462121 |
Superior is a small city located in Dickinson County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 132 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community.
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History of Superior
Superior started to grow in 1882. This was when a railroad line was built through the area. The railroad helped the town develop and connect with other places.
Geography and Location
Superior is found at coordinates 43°25′56″N 94°56′44″W / 43.43222°N 94.94556°W. This means it's in the northern part of the United States.
The city covers a total area of about 0.41 square miles. All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 187 | — |
| 1910 | 154 | −17.6% |
| 1920 | 200 | +29.9% |
| 1930 | 168 | −16.0% |
| 1940 | 230 | +36.9% |
| 1950 | 240 | +4.3% |
| 1960 | 190 | −20.8% |
| 1970 | 139 | −26.8% |
| 1980 | 188 | +35.3% |
| 1990 | 128 | −31.9% |
| 2000 | 142 | +10.9% |
| 2010 | 130 | −8.5% |
| 2020 | 132 | +1.5% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Superior's population has changed over the years. The city had 187 people in 1900. Its highest population was 240 people in 1950. In recent years, the population has stayed around 130-140 people.
Superior in 2020
In 2020, there were 132 people living in Superior. These people lived in 45 different households. Most of the people living in Superior were White.
About 28% of the residents were under 20 years old. This means a good number of kids and teenagers live in the city. The average age of people in Superior was about 41.5 years. More males lived in the city than females.
Superior in 2010
In 2010, the city had 130 people living there. There were 52 households in total. Most people in Superior were White.
About 22% of the residents were under 18 years old. The average age was 44.5 years. Like in 2020, there were slightly more males than females.
Education in Superior
Students in Superior attend public schools operated by two different school districts. The Estherville–Lincoln Central Community School District serves most of the area. This district was formed in 1997 when two smaller districts joined together.
The northwest part of Superior is served by the Spirit Lake Community School District. Both districts work to provide education for the children and teens in the area.
See also
- In Spanish: Superior (Iowa) para niños
