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 small city in Shelby County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 126 people lived there.
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Discovering Westphalia's Past
Westphalia was started in 1872. It was founded by German Catholic farmers and small business owners. They named the city after the Province of Westphalia in Germany, where they came from.
Exploring Westphalia's Location
Westphalia is a very small city. It covers an area of about 0.25 square kilometers (0.10 square miles). All of this area is land. The city is completely surrounded by Westphalia Township.
Understanding Westphalia's Population
The number of people living in Westphalia has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the table below.
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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% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 126 people living in Westphalia. These people lived in 59 households. Most of the people living in Westphalia were White. A small number of people were from two or more races.
About 27% of the people were under 20 years old. About 15% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the city was about 44 years. Slightly more than half of the residents were female.
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 127 people living in Westphalia. All of the people living there were White. About 4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 20% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 17% were 65 years old or older. The average age was around 45 years. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Education in Westphalia
Students in Westphalia attend public schools operated by the Harlan Community School District. This school district also serves several other nearby towns. These towns include Harlan, Defiance, Earling, Panama, and Portsmouth.
See also
In Spanish: Westphalia (Iowa) para niños
