Terril, Iowa facts for kids
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Terril, Iowa
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Location of Terril, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Dickinson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.54 sq mi (1.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.54 sq mi (1.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,434 ft (437 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 334 |
| • Density | 615.10/sq mi (237.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51364
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-77520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0462198 |
Terril is a small city located in Dickinson County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 334 people lived there. It's a quiet place where people live and work.
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A Look Back: Terril's History
Terril was officially planned and marked out in 1895. This process is called "platting." Before that, its name was sometimes spelled "Terrill."
Where is Terril?
Terril is located in Iowa. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.55 square miles (1.41 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Terril?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 217 | — |
| 1910 | 253 | +16.6% |
| 1920 | 440 | +73.9% |
| 1930 | 416 | −5.5% |
| 1940 | 452 | +8.7% |
| 1950 | 425 | −6.0% |
| 1960 | 382 | −10.1% |
| 1970 | 397 | +3.9% |
| 1980 | 420 | +5.8% |
| 1990 | 383 | −8.8% |
| 2000 | 404 | +5.5% |
| 2010 | 367 | −9.2% |
| 2020 | 334 | −9.0% |
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The United States census counts how many people live in an area. Here's what the census found about Terril:
Terril's Population in 2020
In 2020, 334 people lived in Terril. There were 149 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 83 of these households were families.
Most people in Terril (about 94%) were White. A small number of people were Black or African American, Native American, or from two or more races. About 2% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Terril was 43 years old. About 21% of the people were under 20 years old. About 20% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents (53.9%) were male, and 46.1% were female.
Terril's Population in 2010
In 2010, 367 people lived in Terril. There were 164 households. About 95% of the people were White. A small number were African American, Asian, or from other races. About 2% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 39.4 years. About 22% of residents were under 18 years old. About 15% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more males (52.9%) than females (47.1%).
Schools in Terril
Students in Terril attend schools that are part of the Graettinger–Terril Community School District. This school district was created in 2010 when the Terril and Graettinger school districts joined together.
Famous People from Terril
- Darleane C. Hoffman (born 1926) is a well-known nuclear chemist. She studies the tiny parts that make up atoms and how they change.
See also
In Spanish: Terril (Iowa) para niños
