Woodbine, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Woodbine, Iowa
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| Nickname(s):
Twinerville
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| Motto(s):
Nothing Finer Than A Woodbine Twiner.
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Location of Woodbine, Iowa
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 Woodbine, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Woodbine, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Harrison |
| Township | Boyer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.39 sq mi (3.59 km2) |
| • Land | 1.34 sq mi (3.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,102 ft (336 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,625 |
| • Density | 1,215.79/sq mi (469.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51579
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-86835 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397365 |
Woodbine is a city located in Harrison County, Iowa, in the United States. It sits right next to the Boyer River. In 2020, about 1,625 people lived there.
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History of Woodbine
When Was Woodbine Founded?
Woodbine started in 1866. This was when the Chicago and North Western Railway was being built through the area. The town was "platted," which means its streets and land lots were officially mapped out.
It officially became a town in 1877. The city got its name from a plant called "woodbine." Many of these plants grew thickly near where the town was first built.
Geography of Woodbine
How Big is Woodbine?
Woodbine covers a total area of about 1.33 square miles (3.44 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.28 square miles (3.32 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.05 square miles (0.13 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
How Many People Live in Woodbine?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 330 | — |
| 1890 | 815 | +147.0% |
| 1900 | 1,255 | +54.0% |
| 1910 | 1,538 | +22.5% |
| 1920 | 1,463 | −4.9% |
| 1930 | 1,348 | −7.9% |
| 1940 | 1,467 | +8.8% |
| 1950 | 1,304 | −11.1% |
| 1960 | 1,304 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 1,349 | +3.5% |
| 1980 | 1,463 | +8.5% |
| 1990 | 1,500 | +2.5% |
| 2000 | 1,564 | +4.3% |
| 2010 | 1,459 | −6.7% |
| 2020 | 1,625 | +11.4% |
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According to the 2020 census, 1,625 people lived in Woodbine. There were 651 households, which are groups of people living together. The city had about 1,215 people per square mile.
Most people in Woodbine are White (about 95.9%). A small number of people are from other racial backgrounds. About 2.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Gender in Woodbine
The average age of people in Woodbine in 2020 was 39.6 years old.
- About 27.9% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 23.1% were 65 years old or older.
- The population was almost evenly split between males (47.8%) and females (52.2%).
Education in Woodbine
Schools in Woodbine
The Woodbine Community School District is in charge of the public schools in the city. This district provides education for children living in Woodbine.
Culture and Community
Local History and Events
The Harrison County Genealogical Society has its main office in Woodbine. It is located in a special building called the Merry Brook School Museum. This museum is a one-room schoolhouse that was built in the 1870s. It helps people learn about the history of families in the area.
Woodbine is also famous for its yearly "Applefest." This fun festival has been held every year since 1988. It takes place on the last Saturday of September.
See also
In Spanish: Woodbine (Iowa) para niños
