Zwingle, Iowa facts for kids
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Zwingle, Iowa
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Location of Zwingle, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| Counties | Dubuque, Jackson |
| Incorporated | December 17, 1900 |
| Named for | Ulrich Zwingle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| • Land | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 84 |
| • Density | 518.52/sq mi (199.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52079
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-87690 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0463292 |
Zwingle is a small city located in the state of Iowa, in the United States. It's split between two counties: Dubuque and Jackson. In 2020, about 84 people lived there. This was a bit fewer than the 100 people who lived there in 2000.
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History of Zwingle
Zwingle was first settled by people who came from Pennsylvania. The city got its name from Ulrich Zwingli, a famous Swiss reformer.
In 1993, a plane crash happened near Zwingle. George S. Mickelson, who was the Governor of South Dakota, and seven other people died in this accident.
Where is Zwingle Located?
Zwingle is found at a specific spot on the map: 42°17′52″N 90°41′13″W / 42.29778°N 90.68694°W.
The city covers a total area of about 0.16 square miles (0.42 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in Zwingle?
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 69 | — |
| 1920 | 124 | +79.7% |
| 1930 | 145 | +16.9% |
| 1940 | 118 | −18.6% |
| 1950 | 132 | +11.9% |
| 1960 | 110 | −16.7% |
| 1970 | 96 | −12.7% |
| 1980 | 119 | +24.0% |
| 1990 | 94 | −21.0% |
| 2000 | 100 | +6.4% |
| 2010 | 91 | −9.0% |
| 2020 | 84 | −7.7% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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2020 Population Details
In 2020, Zwingle had 84 residents. The city had about 430 people living in each square mile.
- The average age of people in Zwingle was about 27 years old.
- A small part of the population, about 17%, was under 18 years old.
- Most people, about 70%, were between 18 and 64 years old.
- About 13% of the residents were 65 years or older.
- There were 33 households in the city, with about 2.5 people living in each home.
Most of the people in Zwingle were White, making up 100% of the population. Many residents had German (45.7%) or Irish (25.7%) family backgrounds.
The average income per person in Zwingle was about $19,572. The average income for a household was about $65,600. Only a small number of people (7.1%) lived below the poverty line.
About 83% of Zwingle's population had finished high school. However, only about 6.4% had earned a college degree. This is lower than the average for the rest of Iowa.
2010 Population Details
In 2010, there were 91 people living in Zwingle. There were 45 households and 23 families. The city had about 569 people per square mile. All the residents were White.
- About 18% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- About 33% of households were married couples.
- The average age in the city was about 38.5 years.
- About 16.5% of residents were under 18.
- About 27.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 20% of residents were 65 years or older.
- The population was almost evenly split between males (50.5%) and females (49.5%).
Education in Zwingle
The schools in Zwingle are part of the Maquoketa Community School District. This district runs the public school system for the area.
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