Colwell, Iowa

Colwell, Iowa
City
Location of Colwell, Iowa.
Coordinates: 43°9′25″N 92°35′35″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Floyd
Area
• Total	0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2)
• Land	0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,152 ft (351 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	55
• Density	333.33/sq mi (128.65/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	50620
Area code	641
FIPS code	19-15465
GNIS feature ID	0455549

Colwell is a city in Floyd County, Iowa. The population was 55 at the time of the 2020 census.

Geography

Colwell is located at 43°9′25″N 92°35′35″W (43.157064, -92.593159).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.18 square miles (0.47 km²), all land.

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1930	87	—
1940	93	+6.9%
1950	122	+31.2%
1960	119	−2.5%
1970	100	−16.0%
1980	91	−9.0%
1990	94	+3.3%
2000	76	−19.1%
2010	73	−3.9%
2020	55	−24.7%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 29, 2020. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census

The population of Colwell, Iowa from US census data

2020 census

As of the census of 2020, there were 55 people, 24 households, and 20 families residing in the city. The population density was 333.2 inhabitants per square mile (128.7/km²). There were 25 housing units at an average density of 151.5 per square mile (58.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 0.0% Native American, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.0% from other races and 0.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 0.0% of the population.

Of the 24 households, 41.7% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 4.2% were cohabitating couples, 16.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 29.2% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 16.7% of all households were non-families. 0.0% of all households were made up of individuals, 0.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The median age in the city was 42.8 years. 23.6% of the residents were under the age of 20; 0.0% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 29.1% were from 25 and 44; 32.7% were from 45 and 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 73 people, 30 households, and 22 families living in the city. The population density was 405.6 inhabitants per square mile (156.6/km²). There were 35 housing units at an average density of 194.4 per square mile (75.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White and 2.7% from two or more races.

There were 30 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 42.8 years. 27.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.6% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 76 people, 31 households, and 20 families living in the city, a total population change of -19.1% (15 people) from the previous census. The population density was 413.8 inhabitants per square mile (159.8/km²). There were 33 housing units at an average density of 179.7 per square mile (69.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 31 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.5% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.4% 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 3.14.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,813, and the median income for a family was $29,688. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,504. There were 4.3% of families and 10.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including 19.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education

The Charles City Community School District operates area public schools.