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 | 1,122 ft (342 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 | 0463232 |
Yale is a city in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States. The population was 267 in the 2020 census, a decline from 287 in 2000. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
Yale was platted in 1882. It was named for its founder, Milo Yale.
Geography
Yale is located at 41°46′31″N 94°21′20″W / 41.77528°N 94.35556°W (41.775323, -94.355576).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.27 square miles (0.70 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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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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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 246 people, 113 households, and 68 families living in the city. The population density was 901.1 inhabitants per square mile (347.9/km2). There were 129 housing units at an average density of 472.5 per square mile (182.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Native American, and 0.4% from two or more races.
There were 113 households, of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.8% were non-families. 38.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.88.
The median age in the city was 45 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.2% were from 45 to 64; and 24.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.9% male and 54.1% female.
Arts and culture
Festivals
Annually, Yale hosts a Fourth of July festival, which includes a street dance or a local band that plays at the Yale Community Club on the night of the Third of July. On the Fourth of July the town parade kicks off the events starting at 11:00 a.m. Throughout the day in Yale on the Fourth of July there are many family friendly events going on. The Yale Saddle Club puts on a horse show on the south end of town near the park. In the vacant lot south of old round gym and directly east of the baseball field Yale puts on a garden tractor contest. Throughout the day most events are held on main street to include street venders, a car show, a talent show, bingo, and many others. To close the day's events when it gets dark enough in the evening the Farmers State Bank and the City of Yale sponsor a fireworks display. Yale's population doubles if not triples during the day of the Fourth of July.
Business
Yale has Just Ethel's Bar and Grill, the Bell Street Market, Smith Tire, Farmer's State Bank, and the Landus Coop. Most of the businesses are centrally located on main street.
Culture
The residents of Yale are known for having well-groomed yards. The Yale Gardening Club puts on an annual contest for Yale Yard Of the Month running from May to September. Winners of yard of the month win twenty-five dollars for getting Yale Yard of the Month. Yale is a farm-based community, with a majority of the residents commuting to and from work to other surrounding communities. Yale is a type of town where everyone knows each other as well as looks out for one another.
Education
Panorama Community School District serves the community. The district formed on July 1, 1989, as a merger of the Panora-Linden and Y-J-B school districts.
See also
In Spanish: Yale (Iowa) para niños
