Eldon, Iowa facts for kids
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Eldon, Iowa
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American Gothic
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Location of Eldon, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Wapello |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.10 sq mi (2.85 km2) |
| • Land | 1.09 sq mi (2.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 783 |
| • Density | 715.72/sq mi (276.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52554
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-24420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456263 |
Eldon is a city in Wapello County, Iowa, United States. The population was 783 at the time of the 2020 census. Eldon is the site of the small Carpenter Gothic style house that has come to be known as the American Gothic House because Grant Wood used it for the background in his famous 1930 painting American Gothic.
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History
Eldon had its start in the year 1870 by the building of the Keokuk and Des Moines Railway through that territory. It was incorporated in 1872.
Geography
Eldon is located at 40°55′4″N 92°13′13″W / 40.91778°N 92.22028°W (40.917702, -92.220395).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.12 square miles (2.90 km2), of which, 1.11 square miles (2.87 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water. The city is situated on the north bank of the Des Moines River.
Demographics
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2010 census
At the 2010 census 927 people, 406 households, and 260 families were residing in the city. The population density was 835.1 inhabitants per square mile (322.4/km2). The 448 housing units had an average density of 403.6 per square mile (155.8/km2). The racial makup of the city was 98.4% White, 0.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1%.
Of 406 households, 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.0% were non-families. 32.3% of households were made up of individuals, and 15% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.28, and the average family size was 2.84.
The median age was 42.3 years old. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.
National Register of Historic Places
In addition to the American Gothic House the following properties are listed on the National Register of Historic Places:
- Big 4 Fair Art Hall
- Eldon Public Library
- McHaffey Opera House
Images for kids
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Main Street around 1910
See also
In Spanish: Eldon (Iowa) para niños
