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Winthrop, Iowa
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Location of Winthrop, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Buchanan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,053 ft (321 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 823 |
| • Density | 1,040.46/sq mi (401.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50682
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-86565 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0463139 |
Winthrop is a city in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. The population was 823 at the time of the 2020 census.
History
Winthrop was platted in 1857.
Geography
Winthrop is located at 42°28′21″N 91°44′9″W / 42.47250°N 91.73583°W (42.472419, -91.735713).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.84 square miles (2.18 km2), all land.
Winthrop is located north of U.S. Route 20.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 320 | — |
| 1890 | 370 | +15.6% |
| 1900 | 618 | +67.0% |
| 1910 | 529 | −14.4% |
| 1920 | 507 | −4.2% |
| 1930 | 496 | −2.2% |
| 1940 | 546 | +10.1% |
| 1950 | 604 | +10.6% |
| 1960 | 649 | +7.5% |
| 1970 | 750 | +15.6% |
| 1980 | 767 | +2.3% |
| 1990 | 742 | −3.3% |
| 2000 | 772 | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 850 | +10.1% |
| 2020 | 823 | −3.2% |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 850 people, 346 households, and 228 families living in the city. The population density was 1,011.9 inhabitants per square mile (390.7/km2). There were 357 housing units at an average density of 425.0 per square mile (164.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.7% White, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.
There were 346 households, of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.1% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.00.
The median age in the city was 38.5 years. 27.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 16% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.
Education
Winthrop is home to the East Buchanan Community School District, which also covers the communities of Quasqueton, Aurora, and Monti. The district operates an interconnected elementary school, middle school, and high school.
Notable people
- Robert S. Doran, Math Professor
- Robert Gallery, NFL offensive guard
- Michelle Monaghan, actress
- Craig Quigley, US Navy
See also
In Spanish: Winthrop (Iowa) para niños
