Vail, Iowa facts for kids
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Vail, Iowa
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Location of Vail, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Crawford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,260 ft (380 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 396 |
| • Density | 694.74/sq mi (268.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51465
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-80130 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397107 |
Vail is a small city located in Crawford County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 396 people lived there. It's a quiet community in the heart of Iowa.
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Vail's Story: How It Began
Vail was planned and started in 1871. It officially became a city in 1875. The city got its name from C. E. Vail. He was related to John Insley Blair, who was a very important person in building railroads.
Where is Vail?
According to the United States Census Bureau, which collects information about places in the U.S., the city of Vail covers a total area of about 0.57 square miles (1.48 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Vail?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 511 | — |
| 1890 | 538 | +5.3% |
| 1900 | 578 | +7.4% |
| 1910 | 631 | +9.2% |
| 1920 | 635 | +0.6% |
| 1930 | 622 | −2.0% |
| 1940 | 576 | −7.4% |
| 1950 | 532 | −7.6% |
| 1960 | 473 | −11.1% |
| 1970 | 486 | +2.7% |
| 1980 | 490 | +0.8% |
| 1990 | 388 | −20.8% |
| 2000 | 452 | +16.5% |
| 2010 | 436 | −3.5% |
| 2020 | 396 | −9.2% |
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Vail's Population in 2020
The census in 2020 showed that 396 people lived in Vail. There were 167 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 111 were families.
The city had about 694 people per square mile (268 people per square kilometer). There were 186 housing units, like houses or apartments.
Most people in Vail were White (75.0%). About 1.8% were Black or African American. About 11.9% were from other races, and 11.4% were from two or more races. People who identified as Hispanic or Latino made up 22.7% of the population.
In the households, 30.5% had children under 18 living with them. About 47.9% were married couples. Some households had a female or male head without a spouse. About 33.5% of all households were not families.
The average age in Vail was 41.3 years. About 28.0% of residents were under 20. About 18.7% were 65 years old or older. The population was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.
Vail's Population in 2010
The census in 2010 counted 436 people living in Vail. There were 174 households and 120 families.
The population density was about 765 people per square mile (295 people per square kilometer). There were 189 housing units.
Most people were White (89.2%). About 0.7% were African American. About 0.9% were Native American. About 8.9% were from other races. About 12.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Out of 174 households, 35.1% had children under 18. About 55.2% were married couples living together. About 27.6% of all households were made up of single individuals. About 15% of households had someone living alone who was 65 or older.
The average age in Vail was 42.3 years. About 27.3% of residents were under 18. About 15.1% were 65 years old or older. The population was 47.0% male and 53.0% female.
Schools in Vail
The Ar-We-Va Community School District is in charge of the schools in the Vail area.
Famous People from Vail
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See also
In Spanish: Vail (Iowa) para niños
