Colwell, Iowa facts for kids
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Colwell, Iowa
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Location of Colwell, Iowa.
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| 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
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| • Total | 55 |
| • Density | 333.33/sq mi (128.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50620
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-15465 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455549 |
Colwell is a small city in Floyd County, Iowa, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a small number of residents. In 2020, the official count showed 55 people living there.
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Where is Colwell Located?
Colwell is found in the state of Iowa. Its exact location is 43°9′25″N 92°35′35″W / 43.15694°N 92.59306°W. This means it's at 43.157064 degrees north latitude and -92.593159 degrees west longitude. The city covers a total area of about 0.43 square kilometers (0.17 square miles), and all of it is land.
How Many People Live in Colwell?
The number of people living in Colwell has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population history:
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| 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: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Colwell's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 55 people living in Colwell. There were 24 households and 20 families. This means there were about 128 people per square kilometer (333 people per square mile).
Most of the people living in Colwell were White (100%). No other racial groups were reported. Also, no one identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 4 out of 10 households (41.7%) had children under 18 living with them. Half of the households (50%) were married couples. The average age of people in Colwell was 42.8 years old. About 23.6% of residents were under 20 years old.
Colwell's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, the census showed 73 people living in Colwell. There were 30 households in total. The population density was about 405 people per square mile.
Most residents (97.3%) were White. A small number (2.7%) were from two or more races. About one-third of households (33.3%) had children under 18. The average age was also 42.8 years old.
Schools in Colwell
Students in Colwell attend public schools operated by the Charles City Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Colwell (Iowa) para niños
