Tripoli, Iowa facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tripoli, Iowa
City
Downtown Tripoli
Location of Tripoli, Iowa
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Bremer
Incorporated	October 16, 1894
Area
• Total	1.39 sq mi (3.60 km2)
• Land	1.39 sq mi (3.60 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,030 ft (314 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,191
• Density	855.60/sq mi (330.44/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Code	50676
Area code(s)	319
FIPS code	19-78915
GNIS feature ID	0462329

Tripoli (/trɪˈpoʊlə/ tri-POH-lə) is a city in Bremer County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,191 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Waterloo–Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Tripoli Post Office opened in 1860.

Geography

Tripoli is located at 42°48′21″N 92°15′27″W / 42.80583°N 92.25750°W / 42.80583; -92.25750 (42.805736, -92.257580).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.41 square miles (3.65 km²), all land.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Tripoli has a hot-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.

Demographics

2020 census

As of the census of 2020, there were 1,191 people, 508 households, and 323 families residing in the city. The population density was 855.8 inhabitants per square mile (330.4/km²). There were 554 housing units at an average density of 398.1 per square mile (153.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.4% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 1.3% of the population.

Of the 508 households, 26.8% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 9.1% were cohabitating couples, 22.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 18.1% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 36.4% of all households were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The median age in the city was 41.2 years. 24.5% of the residents were under the age of 20; 6.6% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 and 44; 24.6% were from 45 and 64; and 20.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2010 census

Mainstreet, 1920

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,313 people, 540 households, and 356 families living in the city. The population density was 931.2 inhabitants per square mile (359.5/km²). There were 568 housing units at an average density of 402.8 per square mile (155.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 540 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.1% were non-families. Of all households 31.3% were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 40.5 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.0% male and 53.0% female.

Education

The Tripoli Community School District operates local public schools.

See also

In Spanish: Tripoli (Iowa) para niños