Kinross, Iowa
city in Iowa
Kinross is a city in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 80 at the time of the 2020 census. The community is named after Kinross in Scotland.
History
Kinross was created by people moving to be close to a new railroad depot in 1879 by moving both houses and businesses. This move, along with other departures, effectively turned their prior community, Hinkletown, Iowa, into a ghost town.
Geography
Kinross is located southwest of Iowa City.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.20 square miles (0.52 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 80 people, 24 households, and 17 families residing in the city. The population density was 423.6 inhabitants per square mile (163.6/km2). There were 30 housing units at an average density of 158.9 per square mile (61.3/km2).
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