Collins, Iowa facts for kids
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Collins, Iowa
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Location of Collins, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Story |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
| • Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 495 |
| • Density | 1,014.34/sq mi (391.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50055
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-15195 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455536 |
Collins is a small city located in Story County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 495 people. Collins is part of the larger Ames, Iowa area, which also includes Boone, Iowa.
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Where is Collins Located?
Collins is found in the central part of Iowa. The city covers an area of about 0.49 square miles (1.28 square kilometers). Most of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Collins?
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 540 | — |
| 1910 | 521 | −3.5% |
| 1920 | 570 | +9.4% |
| 1930 | 489 | −14.2% |
| 1940 | 516 | +5.5% |
| 1950 | 432 | −16.3% |
| 1960 | 435 | +0.7% |
| 1970 | 404 | −7.1% |
| 1980 | 451 | +11.6% |
| 1990 | 455 | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 499 | +9.7% |
| 2010 | 495 | −0.8% |
| 2020 | 495 | +0.0% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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The population of Collins has changed over the years. For example, in 1900, there were 540 people living there. By 2020, the population was 495, which was the same as in 2010.
Collins Population in 2020
According to the census in 2020, 495 people lived in Collins. There were 198 households, which are like homes where people live. About 90% of the people were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Collins was about 35.6 years old. About 28% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, 16% of the people were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females than males.
Community Life in Collins
Collins has a special yearly event called "Collins' Day." This celebration usually happens on the last weekend of June. It often includes fun activities like a parade, a softball game, and a dance.
Recently, a new community wellness center was opened on Main Street. This center helps people in Collins stay healthy and active.
Iowa Highway 210 is a road that starts south of Collins. It goes west towards towns like Maxwell and Woodward.
Collins is also mentioned in a book! The city is featured in the 2017 novel Universal Harvester by John Darnielle.
Schools in Collins
The schools in Collins are part of the Collins–Maxwell Community School District. This school district was created in 1983 when the Collins and Maxwell school districts joined together.
There is an elementary school located right in Collins. Some students from Collins also participate in sports with the Baxter Community School District. Other children might go to schools in nearby towns like Colo or Nevada.
See also
In Spanish: Collins (Iowa) para niños
