University Park, Iowa facts for kids
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University Park, Iowa
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Location of University Park, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Mahaska |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.78 sq mi (2.02 km2) |
| • Land | 0.78 sq mi (2.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 487 |
| • Density | 625.96/sq mi (241.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52595
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-79815 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397093 |
University Park is a small city in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 487 people lived there. It is a quiet community located in the central part of Iowa.
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About University Park
University Park is known for its peaceful environment. It is a city where people live close to nature. The city is located in Iowa, a state in the Midwest region of the United States.
City Size and Location
The city of University Park covers a total area of about 2.02 square kilometers (0.78 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits. This makes it a compact and easy-to-navigate place.
People of University Park
The number of people living in University Park has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1920 | 361 | — |
| 1930 | 443 | +22.7% |
| 1940 | 462 | +4.3% |
| 1950 | 457 | −1.1% |
| 1960 | 569 | +24.5% |
| 1970 | 534 | −6.2% |
| 1980 | 645 | +20.8% |
| 1990 | 598 | −7.3% |
| 2000 | 536 | −10.4% |
| 2010 | 487 | −9.1% |
| 2020 | 487 | +0.0% |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 487 people living in University Park. These people lived in 191 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most of these households (133) were families.
The city had about 206 housing units. This means there were 206 homes available for people to live in.
Most of the people in University Park were White (96.1%). A small number were Native American (1.8%) or Asian (1.4%). About 0.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Community Life
In 2010, about 31.9% of households had children under 18 years old. More than half of the households (53.4%) were married couples living together. Some households had a single parent, either a mother (8.9%) or a father (7.3%).
The average age of people in University Park was 32.9 years. About 25.9% of residents were under 18. About 12.3% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more males (52.2%) than females (47.8%).
Education in University Park
Students in University Park attend public schools operated by the Oskaloosa Community School District. This school district provides education for children living in the area.
See also
- Learn more about University Park, Iowa, in Spanish: University Park (Iowa) for kids
