Sutherland, Iowa facts for kids
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Sutherland, Iowa
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Location of Sutherland, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | O'Brien |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.85 sq mi (2.20 km2) |
| • Land | 0.85 sq mi (2.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,427 ft (435 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 629 |
| • Density | 740.00/sq mi (285.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51058
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-76485 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0462123 |
Sutherland is a small city located in O'Brien County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 629 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community feel.
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History of Sutherland
Sutherland was first planned out in 1882. The city got its name from the Duke of Sutherland, a noble title from Scotland.
Geography of Sutherland
Sutherland is located in the state of Iowa. It covers a total area of about 2.20 square kilometers (0.85 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People in Sutherland
Sutherland has seen its population change over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 490 | — | |
| 1900 | 722 | 47.3% | |
| 1910 | 664 | −8.0% | |
| 1920 | 876 | 31.9% | |
| 1930 | 802 | −8.4% | |
| 1940 | 875 | 9.1% | |
| 1950 | 835 | −4.6% | |
| 1960 | 883 | 5.7% | |
| 1970 | 875 | −0.9% | |
| 1980 | 897 | 2.5% | |
| 1990 | 714 | −20.4% | |
| 2000 | 707 | −1.0% | |
| 2010 | 649 | −8.2% | |
| 2020 | 629 | −3.1% | |
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Sutherland's Population in 2020
In 2020, the city had 629 residents. There were 302 households and 154 families living in Sutherland. Most of the people living in Sutherland were White (about 97.1%). A small number of residents were Black or African American, or from two or more races. About 1.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Sutherland was around 53.1 years old. About 18% of the residents were under 20 years old, and about 31.6% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.2%) and females (49.8%).
Sutherland's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Sutherland had 649 people. There were 293 households and 176 families. The racial makeup was mostly White (98.8%). A small percentage of residents were African American, Native American, or from two or more races. About 0.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 50.4 years. About 19.6% of residents were under 18, and 25.9% were 65 or older. The gender split was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
Education in Sutherland
Students in Sutherland attend schools that are part of the South O'Brien Community School District. This school district was created on July 1, 1993. It was formed by combining three smaller school districts: Paullina, Primghar, and Sutherland.
Notable Person from Sutherland
- Josh Stamer is a former football player who comes from Sutherland.
See also
In Spanish: Sutherland (Iowa) para niños
