Villisca, Iowa facts for kids
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Villisca, Iowa
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Downtown Villisca (1 June 2024)
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Location of Villisca, Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Montgomery |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.78 sq mi (4.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.78 sq mi (4.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,086 ft (331 m) |
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| • Total | 1,132 |
| • Density | 634.17/sq mi (244.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50864
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-80985 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397142 |
Villisca is a small city located in Montgomery County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 1,132 people lived there. Villisca is known for a historical event that happened in the summer of 1912, which still interests many visitors today.
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Geography of Villisca
Villisca is a city that covers about 1.90 square miles (4.92 square kilometers) of land. It does not have any large bodies of water within its city limits.
People Living in Villisca
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1870 | 457 | — |
| 1880 | 1,299 | +184.2% |
| 1890 | 1,744 | +34.3% |
| 1900 | 2,211 | +26.8% |
| 1910 | 2,039 | −7.8% |
| 1920 | 2,111 | +3.5% |
| 1930 | 2,032 | −3.7% |
| 1940 | 2,011 | −1.0% |
| 1950 | 1,838 | −8.6% |
| 1960 | 1,690 | −8.1% |
| 1970 | 1,402 | −17.0% |
| 1980 | 1,434 | +2.3% |
| 1990 | 1,332 | −7.1% |
| 2000 | 1,344 | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 1,252 | −6.8% |
| 2020 | 1,132 | −9.6% |
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Villisca's Population in 2020
In 2020, the city of Villisca had 1,132 residents. There were 487 households in total. The population density was about 634 people per square mile.
The median age of people in Villisca was 44.4 years old. About 24.5% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, about 24.3% of the population was 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (52.9%) than males (47.1%).
Villisca's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Villisca had 1,252 people living there. There were 525 households at that time. The population density was around 659 people per square mile.
The median age in 2010 was 42.6 years. About 23.2% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 22% of the residents were 65 years or older. The city's population was made up of 47.5% males and 52.5% females.
Education in Villisca
Students in Villisca attend schools within the Villisca Community School District. For high school, students go to Southwest Valley High School. This school is run by the Corning Community School District. It is shared with the Villisca district through a special agreement.
Famous People from Villisca
- Frank Fernando Jones
See also
In Spanish: Villisca para niños
