Thurman, Iowa facts for kids
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Thurman, Iowa
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Location of Thurman, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Fremont |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 167 |
| • Density | 295.58/sq mi (114.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51654
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-77970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397022 |
Thurman is a small city located in Fremont County, Iowa. In 2020, about 167 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a close-knit community.
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History of Thurman
The 2012 Tornado Event
On April 14, 2012, a powerful tornado hit Thurman. This tornado was about half a mile wide and was rated as an EF-2 storm. It caused a lot of damage to the city.
The storm damaged between 75% and 90% of the homes in Thurman. Before reaching the city, the tornado also flipped five large trucks on Interstate 29. One truck driver was hurt and needed to go to the hospital. The community worked hard to recover after this event.
Geography of Thurman
Thurman is a small city in terms of its size. The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers an area of about 0.56 square miles (1.46 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
People of Thurman
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 378 | — |
| 1890 | 395 | +4.5% |
| 1900 | 409 | +3.5% |
| 1910 | 336 | −17.8% |
| 1920 | 341 | +1.5% |
| 1930 | 388 | +13.8% |
| 1940 | 325 | −16.2% |
| 1950 | 284 | −12.6% |
| 1960 | 268 | −5.6% |
| 1970 | 230 | −14.2% |
| 1980 | 221 | −3.9% |
| 1990 | 239 | +8.1% |
| 2000 | 236 | −1.3% |
| 2010 | 229 | −3.0% |
| 2020 | 167 | −27.1% |
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Thurman's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 167 people living in Thurman. There were 67 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 45 of these households were families.
The city had about 296 people per square mile. Many different people make up the community. About 86% of the people were White, and about 11% were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Thurman was 41.8 years old. About 24.6% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, about 12% of the people were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (52.1%) and females (47.9%).
Thurman's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Thurman had 229 people living there. There were 80 households and 60 families. The population density was about 409 people per square mile.
Most of the people were White (97.4%). A small number were African American or Native American. About 1.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 34.2 years. About 33.2% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 8.7% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (51.1%) than males (48.9%).
Education in Thurman
Students in Thurman attend public schools that are part of the Fremont–Mills Community School District. This district helps provide education for children and teens in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Thurman (Iowa) para niños
