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. The population was 731 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the

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Etymology

Redfield obtained its name from Lieutenant Colonel

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, an early settler who served in the 39th Iowa Infantry of the

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during the

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. Col. James Redfield bought Redfield (at which time it was called New Ireland) and the name was changed. §

Geography

Redfield is located at (41.591065, -94.195338). According to the

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, the city has a total area of , all land.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the

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of 2010, there were 835 people, 341 households, and 233 families living in the city. The

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was . There were 381 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.9%

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, 0.4%

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, 0.1% Native American, 1.6% from

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, and 2.0% from two or more races.

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of any race were 4.0% of the population. There were 341 households, of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were

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living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.7% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.91. The median age in the city was 40 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.5% male and 48.5% female.

2000 census

As of the

of 2000, there were 833 people, 347 households, and 232 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 369 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.92%

, 0.12% Native American, 0.60% from

, and 0.36% from two or more races.

of any race were 0.84% of the population. There were 347 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were

living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.95. 26.2% are under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males. The median income for a household in the city was $38,333, and the median income for a family was $43,056. Males had a median income of $28,947 versus $25,724 for females. The

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for the city was $17,155. About 3.5% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the

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, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Redfield's economy includes a brickyard, Glen-Gery, which supplied all bricks for the 2004-2006 renovations of

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. The brickyard closed in October 2019.

Education

It is within the

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. The district was established on July 1, 2001, by the merger of the Dexfield Community School District and the Stuart-Menlo Community School District. In 2004 the WCV board attempted to expel Redfield from the district as Redfield voters consistently voted against school bonds.

Festivals

Redfield celebrates the Old Settlers Celebration in June annually. The festival includes a carnival with many rides, a parade, and a street dance. Class reunions for Redfield and Dexfield high school graduates often occur during Old Settlers.Old Settlers Celebration
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Notable person

* Rex Harvey, American

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References

External links

City website

Comprehensive statistical data and more about Redfield
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