Watkins, Iowa facts for kids
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Watkins, Iowa
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 Watkins, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Benton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2) |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 116 |
| • Density | 280.19/sq mi (108.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
52354
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| FIPS code | 19-82515 |
| GNIS feature ID | 462737 |
Watkins is a small community in southeastern Benton County, Iowa, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city does. In 2020, about 116 people lived there. Watkins is located south of Vinton, which is the main town of Benton County. It sits about 830 feet (253 meters) above sea level. Even though it's not a city, Watkins has its own post office, which has been open since December 15, 1873. Its ZIP code is 52354.
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History of Watkins
Watkins was officially planned and mapped out in 1874. This process is called "platting." The community was named after a man named John Burton Watkins. He was a superintendent for the Iowa Division of the Chicago & North Western Railway Company. Sadly, he passed away near the area in October 1873. He was on an inspection tour when a freight train crashed into his train.
Education in Watkins
Students living in Watkins attend schools within the Benton Community School District. This district serves several communities in the area.
Who Lives in Watkins?
Population in 2020
According to the census taken in 2020, 116 people lived in Watkins. There were 49 households, which means 49 different homes where people lived. About 30 of these were families.
The community had about 280 people per square mile (108 people per square kilometer). There were 54 housing units in total.
Diversity in Watkins
Most people in Watkins, about 96.6%, were White. A small number, about 3.4%, were from two or more races. About 2.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Age
Out of the 49 households, about 12% had children under 18 living there. More than half, about 53%, were married couples living together. About 38% of all households were not families, meaning they were individuals living alone or roommates.
The average age of people in Watkins was 44.4 years old.
- About 23% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 22% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 21% were 65 years old or older.
The community had slightly more females (52.6%) than males (47.4%).
See also
In Spanish: Watkins (Iowa) para niños
