| Kellogg, Iowa | |
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Jasper |
| Area | |
| - Total | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| - Land | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 606 |
| - Density | 1,663.0/sq mi (642.1/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 50135 |
| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-40440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458031 |
Kellogg is a city in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. The population was 606 at the 2000 census.
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History
Kellogg was formed in September of 1865. The railroad reached the town in 1866 and it was designated a station on the line. The terminus of the railroad remained in Kellogg for some time, fueling the early growth of the town. Today, one of Kellogg's most notable features is the five-building Kellogg Museum complex. Its main building is the former Simpson Hotel, constructed in 1909. The museum complex also boasts an original one-room schoolhouse and a country church.
Geography
Kellogg is located at (41.716641, -92.907563)GR1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.4 square miles (0.9 km²), all of it land. Highway 224 forms Kellogg's eastern boundary. The North Skunk River runs southeasterly along the town's southern edge.
ZIP codes
All addresses within Kellogg fall under the 50135 ZIP code. Most individuals receive mail at a post office box rather than at their residence.
Streets and addresses
Kellogg's streets are labeled only by name, for example, "Adair St." House numbers originate at the southeast corner of the town and increase as one moves west or north. Kellogg's business district, including the Kellogg Museum complex, is located on High St.
Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 606 people, 248 households, and 169 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,663.0 people per square mile (649.9/km²). There were 282 housing units at an average density of 773.9/sq mi (302.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.35% White, 0.17% African American, 0.50% Asian, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.83% of the population. There were 248 households out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.96. In the city the population was spread out with 26.1% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males. The median income for a household in the city was $37,000, and the median income for a family was $44,083. Males had a median income of $34,722 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,161. About 2.7% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.
External links
- Kellogg, Iowa
- Kellogg, Iowa is at coordinates Coordinates:
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Jasper County, Iowa |
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| County seat: Newton | ||
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Baxter | Colfax | Kellogg | Lambs Grove | Lynnville | Mingo | Mitchellville | Monroe | Newton | Oakland Acres | Prairie City | Reasnor | Sully | Valeria |
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