Truro, Iowa facts for kids
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Truro, Iowa
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Location of Truro, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.98 sq mi (2.55 km2) |
| • Land | 0.98 sq mi (2.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,080 ft (330 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 509 |
| • Density | 516.75/sq mi (199.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50257
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-79140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0463555 |
Truro is a small city in Madison County, Iowa. It is located in the southeastern part of the county. In 2020, 509 people lived there. Truro is part of the larger Des Moines area.
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History of Truro
Truro was officially planned and marked out in 1881. The first settlers arrived in the early 1850s. They mostly came from the state of Ohio. This area was first known as Ohio Township.
How Truro Got Its Name
In 1881, the town was named Truro. A local train conductor suggested the name. His hometown was Truro, Massachusetts, which is on Cape Cod. That town was named after the city of Truro in Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Geography of Truro
Truro is located at coordinates 41.208372 degrees North and 93.845496 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.97 square miles (2.55 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
People and Population in Truro
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 310 | — |
| 1920 | 332 | +7.1% |
| 1930 | 361 | +8.7% |
| 1940 | 353 | −2.2% |
| 1950 | 354 | +0.3% |
| 1960 | 338 | −4.5% |
| 1970 | 359 | +6.2% |
| 1980 | 407 | +13.4% |
| 1990 | 391 | −3.9% |
| 2000 | 427 | +9.2% |
| 2010 | 485 | +13.6% |
| 2020 | 509 | +4.9% |
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Truro's Population in 2020
In 2020, the city of Truro had 509 people. There were 177 households, which are groups of people living together. About 131 of these were families. The city had about 516 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Truro (95.3%) were White. A small number of people were Asian (0.8%) or from two or more races (3.9%). About 1.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (42.4%) had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Truro was 30.5 years old. About 36.3% of residents were under 20 years old. Most people were female (51.9%).
Education in Truro
The Interstate 35 Community School District serves the students in Truro. The schools for elementary, middle, and high school students are all located right in Truro.
Famous People from Truro
Some notable people have come from Truro:
- James William "Ducky" Holmes: He was a professional baseball player. He played as an outfielder for 10 seasons on 7 different teams.
- Tobin Anderson: He is a head coach for a college basketball team. He coaches the Iona University Men’s Basketball team in New Rochelle, New York.
See also
In Spanish: Truro (Iowa) para niños
