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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 city in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 495 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the larger Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area.
Geography
Collins is located at 41°54′09″N 93°18′25″W / 41.902445°N 93.307017°W (41.902445, -93.307017).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.49 square miles (1.27 km2), all land.
Demographics
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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% |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 495 people, 196 households, and 133 families living in the city. The population density was 1,010.2 inhabitants per square mile (390.0/km2). There were 219 housing units at an average density of 446.9 per square mile (172.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.0% White, 0.2% Asian, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.
There were 196 households, of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.1% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.11.
The median age in the city was 35.2 years. 31.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27% were from 25 to 44; 20.8% were from 45 to 64; and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.
Community
Collins has an annual celebration named "Collins' Day" which typically is celebrated with a parade, softball game, and a dance. This celebration is usually held on the last weekend in June.
Collins recently added a community wellness center on Main Street.
Iowa Highway 210 starts south of town and runs west to Maxwell and ultimately ends in Woodward.
Collins is featured in John Darnielle's 2017 novel Universal Harvester.
Education
The Collins–Maxwell Community School District serves the community. The district formed on July 1, 1983, as a merger of the Collins and Maxwell school districts.
Some children in Collins participate in the sports of the Baxter Community School District. Alternatively, some children may go to the nearby towns of Colo or Nevada for school. An elementary school is located in the city.
See also
In Spanish: Collins (Iowa) para niños
