Toeterville, Iowa facts for kids
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Toeterville, Iowa
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Toeterville, Iowa
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 Toeterville, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Toeterville, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Mitchell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.89 sq mi (2.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.89 sq mi (2.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,194 ft (364 m) |
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| • Total | 53 |
| • Density | 59.75/sq mi (23.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50481
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-78465 |
| GNIS feature ID | 462270 |
Toeterville (also called Toeter) is a small community in Mitchell County, Iowa, USA. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. It is also a census-designated place, which is an area the government counts for population. In 2020, 53 people lived in Toeterville.
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Exploring Toeterville's Past
Toeterville was officially planned in 1898. It got its name from its founders, Henry and Mina Toeter. When it was first starting, Toeterville had a population of 25 people in 1902. The population stayed the same at 25 people in 1925.
Toeterville's Post Office History
Toeterville had its own post office starting on February 17, 1898. This post office helped people send and receive mail for many years. However, it closed down on January 30, 1985. After that, mail for Toeterville was handled by the post office in St. Ansgar. Even though the post office is gone, Toeterville still has its own ZIP Code, which is 50481.
Where is Toeterville Located?
Toeterville is found in the northwestern part of Mitchell County, Iowa. It is located along local roads. The community is about 6 miles (9.7 km) north-northeast of St. Ansgar. It is also about 14 miles (23 km) northwest of Osage. Osage is the main city and county seat for Mitchell County. Toeterville is 1,194 feet (364 meters) above sea level.
Toeterville's Population and People
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| 2010 | 48 | — | |
| 2020 | 53 | 10.4% | |
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In 2010, the census showed that 48 people lived in Toeterville. There were 23 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 13 were families. The population density was about 53.8 people per square mile. There were 26 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Who Lives in Toeterville?
In 2010, all the people living in Toeterville were White. About 26.1% of the households had children under 18 years old living with them. About 39.1% of households were married couples living together. Some households had a female or male adult living without a spouse. About 43.5% of households were not families.
More than a third of all households (34.8%) were made up of just one person. About 17.3% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.09 people in each household. For families, the average size was 2.77 people.
Age and Gender in Toeterville
The population in Toeterville was spread out by age. About 22.9% of the people were under 18 years old. About 8.4% were between 18 and 24 years old. People aged 25 to 44 made up 25.1% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were 27.2%. Finally, 16.7% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Toeterville was 40 years old. When looking at gender, 60.4% of the population was male and 39.6% was female.
Images for kids
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Toeterville by Elvis Kennedy
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Toeterville by Elvis Kennedy
See also
In Spanish: Toeterville (Iowa) para niños
