Cotter, Iowa facts for kids
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Cotter, Iowa
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Location of Cotter, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Louisa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 39 |
| • Density | 397.96/sq mi (153.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52738
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-16725 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455655 |
Cotter is a small city in western Louisa County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 39 people. It is part of the Muscatine area, which is a group of towns and cities connected by their economy.
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History of Cotter
Cotter was first created in 1878 by a woman named Margaret E. Cotter. It was originally called Cotterville. The city was built along the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, which was an important train line at the time.
Where is Cotter Located?
Cotter is located in Iowa, about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) west of Columbus Junction. It sits right on Iowa Highway 92. The city is also just one mile east of the border between Louisa and Washington counties.
The United States Census Bureau says that Cotter covers a total area of about 0.10 square miles (0.25 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People in Cotter
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1920 | 100 | — |
| 1930 | 118 | +18.0% |
| 1940 | 72 | −39.0% |
| 1950 | 49 | −31.9% |
| 1960 | 52 | +6.1% |
| 1970 | 55 | +5.8% |
| 1980 | 60 | +9.1% |
| 1990 | 53 | −11.7% |
| 2000 | 48 | −9.4% |
| 2010 | 48 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 39 | −18.8% |
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Cotter's Population in 2020
According to the census from 2020, there were 39 people living in Cotter. These people lived in 14 households, and 10 of these were families.
Most people in Cotter (74.4%) were White. About 30.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Cotter was 30.5 years old.
- About 35.9% of the people were under 20 years old.
- 10.3% were between 20 and 24 years old.
- 17.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 23.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 12.8% were 65 years old or older.
More than half of the residents (56.4%) were female, and 43.6% were male.
Cotter's Population in 2010
The census in 2010 showed that 48 people lived in Cotter. There were 19 households, and 14 of them were families.
All of the people in Cotter (100%) were White in 2010. About 29.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 44.5 years.
- 27.1% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 2.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 23% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 39.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 8.3% were 65 years or older.
In 2010, 66.7% of the people in Cotter were female, and 33.3% were male.
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The population of Cotter, Iowa from US census data
See also
In Spanish: Cotter (Iowa) para niños
