Westphalia, Iowa facts for kids
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Westphalia, Iowa
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St. Boniface Catholic Church
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Location of Westphalia, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Shelby |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 126 |
| • Density | 1,326.32/sq mi (509.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51578
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-84540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397283 |
Westphalia is a city in Shelby County, Iowa, United States. The population was 126 at the time of the 2020 census.
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History
Westphalia was founded in 1872 as a colony of German Catholic farmers and small merchants. It was named after the Province of Westphalia, in Germany.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.10 square miles (0.26 km2), all of it land. The City of Westphalia is surrounded by Westphalia Township.
Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 55 | — |
| 1920 | 115 | +109.1% |
| 1930 | 118 | +2.6% |
| 1940 | 126 | +6.8% |
| 1950 | 160 | +27.0% |
| 1960 | 131 | −18.1% |
| 1970 | 121 | −7.6% |
| 1980 | 169 | +39.7% |
| 1990 | 144 | −14.8% |
| 2000 | 160 | +11.1% |
| 2010 | 127 | −20.6% |
| 2020 | 126 | −0.8% |
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2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 127 people in 59 households, including 36 families, in the city. The population density was 1,270.0 inhabitants per square mile (490.3/km2). There were 62 housing units at an average density of 620.0 per square mile (239.4/km2). The racial makup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.9%.
Of the 59 households 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.0% were non-families. 39.0% of households were one person and 15.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.89.
The median age was 45.5 years. 20.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.4% were from 25 to 44; 33% were from 45 to 64; and 17.3% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.
Education
The Harlan Community School District operates local public schools. The district serves the towns of Harlan, Defiance, Earling, Panama, Portsmouth and Westphalia, the unincorporated communities of Jacksonville and Corley, and the surrounding rural areas.
See also
In Spanish: Westphalia (Iowa) para niños
