Yale, Iowa facts for kids
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Yale, Iowa
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Location of Yale, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Guthrie |
| Incorporated | November 27, 1901 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 267 |
| • Density | 923.88/sq mi (356.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50277
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-87285 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397390 |
Yale is a small city located in Guthrie County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 267 people lived there. Yale is part of the larger Des Moines metropolitan area.
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History of Yale
Yale was officially planned and laid out in 1882. It was named after its founder, a man named Milo Yale.
A special building, the Yale High School Gymnasium, was built in 1932. This unique round building is no longer used as a gym. However, it is important enough to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is recognized for its historical value.
Geography of Yale
Yale is a small city, covering an area of about 0.27 square miles (0.70 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
People of Yale
Here's how the population of Yale has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 273 | — | |
| 1920 | 276 | 1.1% | |
| 1930 | 304 | 10.1% | |
| 1940 | 287 | −5.6% | |
| 1950 | 293 | 2.1% | |
| 1960 | 260 | −11.3% | |
| 1970 | 301 | 15.8% | |
| 1980 | 299 | −0.7% | |
| 1990 | 220 | −26.4% | |
| 2000 | 287 | 30.5% | |
| 2010 | 246 | −14.3% | |
| 2020 | 267 | 8.5% | |
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In 2020, Yale had 267 residents. The city had about 137 households, with an average of 2 people living in each. The population density was about 381 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Yale are White. A small percentage are of mixed race or Hispanic. Slightly more than half of the population is male, and just under half is female.
The average age in Yale is about 37.5 years old. About 40% of the people are under 18. About 50% are between 18 and 64 years old. About 9.5% of the population is 65 or older.
The average income per person in Yale is lower than the state average. However, only a very small number of people (less than 2%) live below the poverty line. This is much lower than the rest of Iowa.
Most adults in Yale (over 95%) have a high school degree. This is a bit higher than the state average. Fewer people in Yale have college degrees compared to the rest of Iowa. About 12.5% of the people in Yale are military veterans.
Fun in Yale: Festivals
Yale hosts a special Fourth of July festival every year. The celebrations begin on the evening of July 3rd with a street dance or a local band playing at the Yale Community Club.
On the Fourth of July, the main events start with a parade at 11:00 a.m. Throughout the day, there are many activities for families. The Yale Saddle Club puts on a horse show. There's also a garden tractor contest.
Main Street becomes a lively place with street vendors, a car show, a talent show, and bingo. The day ends with a fireworks display sponsored by the Farmers State Bank and the City of Yale. The city's population often doubles or triples on this festive day!
Education in Yale
The Panorama Community School District serves the students in Yale. This school district was formed in 1989. It was created when the Panora-Linden and Y-J-B school districts joined together.
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