Whiting, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Whiting, Iowa
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Location of Whiting, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Monona |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,060 ft (323 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 745 |
| • Density | 732.55/sq mi (282.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51063
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-85215 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0463007 |
Whiting is a small city located in Monona County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 745 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a friendly community feel.
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History of Whiting
How Whiting Got Its Name
The city of Whiting has been around for a long time. A post office opened here in 1873. The city was named after a local farmer, Charles E. Whiting. He was an important person in the early days of the area.
Where is Whiting Located?
Whiting is in western Iowa. Its exact location is 42°7′32″N 96°9′7″W / 42.12556°N 96.15194°W. The city covers a total area of about 1.00 square mile (2.63 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
People Who Live in Whiting
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Whiting has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 56 | — |
| 1890 | 437 | +680.4% |
| 1900 | 572 | +30.9% |
| 1910 | 576 | +0.7% |
| 1920 | 625 | +8.5% |
| 1930 | 627 | +0.3% |
| 1940 | 688 | +9.7% |
| 1950 | 663 | −3.6% |
| 1960 | 595 | −10.3% |
| 1970 | 590 | −0.8% |
| 1980 | 734 | +24.4% |
| 1990 | 683 | −6.9% |
| 2000 | 707 | +3.5% |
| 2010 | 762 | +7.8% |
| 2020 | 745 | −2.2% |
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Whiting in 2020
In 2020, the city had 745 people living there. There were 307 households, which are groups of people living together. About 179 of these were families. The city had about 732 people per square mile.
Most people in Whiting were White. About 12.9% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Gender in Whiting
The average age of people in Whiting was about 45.5 years old.
- About 23.9% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 26.2% were 65 years old or older.
- The city had slightly more females (54.5%) than males (45.5%).
Whiting in 2010
In 2010, Whiting had 762 people. There were 313 households. The average age was 49 years. Just like in 2020, there were more females than males.
Schools in Whiting
The Whiting Community School District is in charge of the public schools in the area. This means they help make sure kids in Whiting get a good education.
Whiting in Movies
Did you know that parts of the movie Children of the Corn were filmed near Whiting? It's cool to think a movie was made so close to home!
Famous People from Whiting
- Ken Carlson (born 1951) is a notable person from Whiting. He became a member of the Iowa House of Representatives, which means he helped make laws for the state of Iowa.
See also
In Spanish: Whiting (Iowa) para niños
