Yorktown, Iowa facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Yorktown, Iowa
City
Location of Yorktown, Iowa
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Page
Area
• Total	0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2)
• Land	0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,070 ft (330 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	60
• Density	221.40/sq mi (85.40/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	51656
Area code(s)	712
FIPS code	19-87420
GNIS feature ID	2397393

Yorktown is a small city located in Page County, Iowa, United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2020, the city had a population of 60 people.

History of Yorktown

Yorktown was officially started in 1882. A person named C. E. Perkins planned out the city's streets and lots. Back then, it was an important stop on the Humeston and Shenandoah Railway. This railway helped connect Yorktown to other towns and cities.

Geography and Location

Yorktown is nestled in the rolling hills of southwestern Iowa. It's about 10 miles (16 km) from the Missouri border. If you were to drive, it's about 1½ hours from Omaha. It's also about 2½ hours from Des Moines and three hours from Kansas City.

The United States Census Bureau says that Yorktown covers a total area of 0.27 square miles (0.70 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.

Population Changes Over Time

Yorktown's Population in 2020

According to the 2020 Census, Yorktown had 60 residents. This means there were about 222 people living in each square mile. The city had 20 households, with an average of 3 people per household.

The average age of people in Yorktown was 57.5 years.

• About 14.9% of the residents were under 18 years old.
• About 57.4% were between 18 and 64 years old.
• About 27.7% were 65 years or older.

Most of the population, 51%, was female, and 49% was male. The majority of residents (88.33%) were White. About 8.33% were of mixed race, and 3.33% were Hispanic.

The average yearly income per person in Yorktown was $17,916. This is lower than the average for the state of Iowa. The average income for a household was $53,750. This is about 90% of the state's average. No one in Yorktown was reported to be living below the poverty line.

About 65% of the people in Yorktown were married. Most adults (86.5%) had finished high school. However, fewer people had college degrees compared to the rest of Iowa. Only 10.8% had a college degree, while the state average is 30.5%. About 2.5% of the town's population were military veterans.

Yorktown's Population in 2010

In the census of 2010, Yorktown had 85 people. There were 32 households and 24 families living in the city. The population density was about 315 people per square mile.

The racial makeup of the city was mostly White (87.1%). There were also African American (7.1%), Native American (1.2%), and other races (4.7%). About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

In 2010, about 25% of households had children under 18. Most households (62.5%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.66 people, and the average family had 2.96 people.

The median age in 2010 was 47.3 years.

• About 24.7% of residents were under 18.
• About 7.1% were between 18 and 24.
• About 16.5% were from 25 to 44.
• About 31.8% were from 45 to 64.
• About 20% were 65 or older.

More males lived in Yorktown than females in 2010. About 57.6% of the population was male, and 42.4% was female.

Education in Yorktown

Students living in Yorktown attend schools in the Clarinda Community School District. This district provides education for children in the area.

Transportation in Yorktown

Yorktown does not have its own public bus service for daily travel. However, people can find intercity bus service provided by Jefferson Lines in nearby Clarinda. This allows residents to travel to other cities.

See also

In Spanish: Yorktown (Iowa) para niños