Winthrop, Iowa facts for kids
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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 |
| Incorporated | July 7, 1886 |
| 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 small city located in Buchanan County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 823 people lived there.
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History of Winthrop
Winthrop was first planned out and established in 1857.
Geography of Winthrop
Winthrop is located at coordinates 42.472419 degrees North and 91.735713 degrees West.
The city covers a total area of about 0.79 square miles (2.05 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Winthrop is situated just north of U.S. Route 20, which is a major highway.
Winthrop's Population Over Time
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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% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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What the 2020 Census Showed
In 2020, the city of Winthrop had 823 residents. There were 329 households, which means 329 different homes where people lived. About 237 of these households were families.
The population density was about 1,040 people per square mile. This tells us how many people live in a certain amount of space.
Many different kinds of households live in Winthrop. About 31.9% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in the city was 38.2 years old. About 30.5% of residents were under 20 years old.
What the 2010 Census Showed
According to the 2010 census, 850 people lived in Winthrop. There were 346 households and 228 families.
About 31.8% of households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.46 people. The average family had about 3.00 people.
The median age in 2010 was 38.5 years. About 27.5% of residents were under 18 years old. The population was almost evenly split between males and females.
Education in Winthrop
Winthrop is home to the East Buchanan Community School District. This school district also serves nearby communities like Quasqueton, Aurora, and Monti. The district has an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school, all connected.
Famous People from Winthrop
- Robert S. Doran, a math professor
- Robert Gallery, a professional American football player
- Michelle Monaghan, an actress
- Craig Quigley, a US Navy admiral and Assistant Secretary of Defense
See also
In Spanish: Winthrop (Iowa) para niños
