Coulter, Iowa facts for kids
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Coulter, Iowa
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Coulter Public Library in 2007
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Location of Coulter, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.47 sq mi (6.40 km2) |
| • Land | 2.47 sq mi (6.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (378 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 219 |
| • Density | 88.66/sq mi (34.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50431
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-16815 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455671 |
Coulter is a small city located in Franklin County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 219 people lived there.
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History of Coulter
Coulter began in the 1880s. This was when the Chicago & Great Western Railway built its tracks through the area. The railway helped the town grow.
Geography of Coulter
Coulter is located in Iowa at specific coordinates: 42°44′4″N 93°22′9″W / 42.73444°N 93.36917°W. This means it's at 42.734311 degrees North latitude and 93.369173 degrees West longitude.
The city covers a total area of about 2.45 square miles (6.40 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 198 | — |
| 1920 | 277 | +39.9% |
| 1930 | 266 | −4.0% |
| 1940 | 236 | −11.3% |
| 1950 | 271 | +14.8% |
| 1960 | 315 | +16.2% |
| 1970 | 262 | −16.8% |
| 1980 | 264 | +0.8% |
| 1990 | 252 | −4.5% |
| 2000 | 262 | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 281 | +7.3% |
| 2020 | 219 | −22.1% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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The population of Coulter changes over time. You can see how many people lived there in different years in the chart above.
Coulter's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 219 people living in Coulter. There were 102 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 56 of these households were families.
The city had about 88.7 people per square mile. This is called the population density. Most people in Coulter were White. About 24.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Coulter was 40.5 years. About 26.9% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, 16.4% were 65 years old or older. More males lived in the city (56.6%) than females (43.4%).
Coulter's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, 281 people lived in Coulter. There were 107 households. The population density was about 114.7 people per square mile.
Most residents (87.2%) were White. About 14.9% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age was 34.5 years. About 29.5% of residents were under 18. About 10.7% were 65 or older. The city had more males (55.2%) than females (44.8%).
Education in Coulter
Students in Coulter attend public schools operated by the CAL Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Coulter (Iowa) para niños
