Waucoma, Iowa facts for kids
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Waucoma, Iowa
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Location of Waucoma, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Fayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 229 |
| • Density | 489.32/sq mi (189.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52171
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-82650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0462749 |
Waucoma is a small city located in Fayette County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 229 people lived there.
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Where is Waucoma?
Waucoma is found in the state of Iowa. It is located at 43°3′25″N 92°1′57″W / 43.05694°N 92.03250°W. The city sits right next to the Little Turkey River.
The United States Census Bureau says that Waucoma covers a total area of about 0.43 square miles (1.11 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
A Look at Waucoma's History
A book called Waucoma Twilight: Generations of the Farm tells the story of Waucoma. Dona Schwartz wrote this book in 1992. It talks about how the city grew and changed over time.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 225 | — |
| 1890 | 406 | +80.4% |
| 1900 | 540 | +33.0% |
| 1910 | 433 | −19.8% |
| 1920 | 457 | +5.5% |
| 1930 | 425 | −7.0% |
| 1940 | 430 | +1.2% |
| 1950 | 385 | −10.5% |
| 1960 | 364 | −5.5% |
| 1970 | 357 | −1.9% |
| 1980 | 308 | −13.7% |
| 1990 | 277 | −10.1% |
| 2000 | 299 | +7.9% |
| 2010 | 257 | −14.0% |
| 2020 | 229 | −10.9% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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The number of people living in Waucoma has changed over the years. The table above shows how the population has grown and shrunk.
Waucoma's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 229 people living in Waucoma. There were 116 households, which are groups of people living together. About 71 of these were families.
Most of the people in Waucoma were White (96.9%). A small number were from other racial groups. About 0.9% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Waucoma was 43.5 years old.
- About 21% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 21% were 65 years old or older.
- The rest were between 20 and 64 years old.
There were slightly more males (53.3%) than females (46.7%) in the city.
Waucoma's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 257 people lived in Waucoma. There were 122 households. About 75 of these were families.
Most people (98.1%) were White. A small number were Asian or from two or more races. About 0.4% were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 47.8 years.
- About 19.8% of residents were under 18.
- About 22.6% were 65 or older.
The number of males and females was almost equal.
Education in Waucoma
Students in Waucoma attend schools that are part of the Turkey Valley Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Waucoma (Iowa) para niños
