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
(2020)
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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 city in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 219 at the 2020 census.
History
Coulter got its start in the 1880s, following construction of the Chicago & Great Western Railway through that territory.
Geography
Coulter is located at 42°44′4″N 93°22′9″W / 42.73444°N 93.36917°W (42.734311, -93.369173).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.45 square miles (6.35 km2), all land.
Demographics
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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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2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 219 people, 102 households, and 56 families residing in the city. The population density was 88.7 inhabitants per square mile (34.3/km2). There were 113 housing units at an average density of 45.8 per square mile (17.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 83.1% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 0.0% Native American, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 9.6% from other races and 7.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 24.2% of the population.
Of the 102 households, 24.5% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.3% were married couples living together, 8.8% were cohabitating couples, 27.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 27.5% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 45.1% of all households were non-families. 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals, 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The median age in the city was 40.5 years. 26.9% of the residents were under the age of 20; 4.6% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 and 44; 28.3% were from 45 and 64; and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 56.6% male and 43.4% female.
2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 281 people, 107 households, and 76 families living in the city. The population density was 114.7 inhabitants per square mile (44.3/km2). There were 117 housing units at an average density of 47.8 per square mile (18.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.2% White, 0.4% African American, 12.1% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 14.9%.
Of the 107 households 37.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.0% were non-families. 26.2% of households were one person and 11.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.12.
The median age was 34.5 years. 29.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 10.7% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.2% male and 44.8% female.
Education
The CAL Community School District operates public schools serving Coulter.
See also
In Spanish: Coulter (Iowa) para niños
