Wallingford, Iowa facts for kids
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Wallingford, Iowa
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Location of Wallingford, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Emmet |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,273 ft (388 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 165 |
| • Density | 167.00/sq mi (64.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51365
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-81975 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0462622 |
Wallingford is a city in Emmet County, Iowa, United States. The population was 197 at the 2010 census.
History
Wallingford was platted in 1882.
Geography
Wallingford is located at 43°19′9″N 94°47′36″W / 43.31917°N 94.79333°W (43.319163, -94.793331).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.97 square miles (2.51 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1920 | 197 | — |
| 1930 | 225 | +14.2% |
| 1940 | 233 | +3.6% |
| 1950 | 229 | −1.7% |
| 1960 | 228 | −0.4% |
| 1970 | 245 | +7.5% |
| 1980 | 256 | +4.5% |
| 1990 | 235 | −8.2% |
| 2000 | 210 | −10.6% |
| 2010 | 197 | −6.2% |
| 2019 | 173 | −12.2% |
| 2020 | 165 | −4.6% |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 197 people, 79 households, and 54 families living in the city. The population density was 203.1 inhabitants per square mile (78.4/km2). There were 87 housing units at an average density of 89.7 per square mile (34.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.5% White and 0.5% African American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.
There were 79 households, of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.6% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.96.
The median age in the city was 35.9 years. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 13.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.
Education
Estherville–Lincoln Central Community School District operates area public schools. It was established on July 1, 1997, by the merger of the Estherville and Lincoln Central school districts.
Gallery
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Approaching Wallingford whilst heading north on Iowa Highway 4.
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The Wallingford Lutheran Church on St. James Ave.
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The Fire Department and City Hall.
See also
In Spanish: Wallingford (Iowa) para niños
