Thornburg, Iowa facts for kids
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Thornburg, Iowa
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Location of Thornburg, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Keokuk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 45 |
| • Density | 226.13/sq mi (87.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50255
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-77835 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397020 |
Thornburg is a small village located in Keokuk County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, 45 people lived there. The most important place in Thornburg is the Tri-County Community School. This public school serves students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
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History of Thornburg
How Thornburg Began
Thornburg was founded in 1879. A railroad company, the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway, built a train line through the area. This line connected Thornburg to a town called What Cheer.
Naming the Town
The town was named to honor Major Thomas T. Thornburgh. He was a soldier who died during an event known as the Meeker Massacre. By 1881, Thornburg became an important spot. It was where the train line to What Cheer met another line that went to Montezuma.
Geography of Thornburg
Where Thornburg Is Located
Thornburg is in the state of Iowa. It is a very small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of the city is about 0.20 square miles (0.52 km2). All of this area is land, with no water.
People of Thornburg
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Thornburg has changed over many years. Here is a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 267 | — |
| 1910 | 233 | −12.7% |
| 1920 | 197 | −15.5% |
| 1930 | 171 | −13.2% |
| 1940 | 184 | +7.6% |
| 1950 | 138 | −25.0% |
| 1960 | 101 | −26.8% |
| 1970 | 98 | −3.0% |
| 1980 | 103 | +5.1% |
| 1990 | 91 | −11.7% |
| 2000 | 84 | −7.7% |
| 2010 | 67 | −20.2% |
| 1880 | 65 | −3.0% |
| 2020 | 45 | −30.8% |
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Thornburg in 2020
In 2020, there were 45 people living in Thornburg. These people lived in 22 different homes. About 17 families called Thornburg home. The population density was about 226 people for every square mile.
Most of the people living in Thornburg were White. A small number were Black or African American. No one reported being Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. Also, no one reported being Hispanic or Latino in 2020.
Age and Gender
The average age of people in Thornburg in 2020 was 46.8 years old.
- About 17.8% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 2.2% were between 20 and 24 years old.
- About 26.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 35.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 17.8% were 65 years old or older.
More males lived in Thornburg than females. About 55.6% of the population was male, and 44.4% was female.
Education in Thornburg
The Tri-County Community School District is in charge of the public schools in the Thornburg area. This district makes sure students have a place to learn and grow.
See also
In Spanish: Thornburg (Iowa) para niños
