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Duncombe, Iowa
Location of Duncombe, Iowa
Location of Duncombe, Iowa
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Webster
Area
 • Total 1.96 sq mi (5.08 km2)
 • Land 1.96 sq mi (5.08 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,109 ft (338 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 381
 • Density 194.09/sq mi (74.95/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50532
Area code(s) 515
FIPS code 19-22755
GNIS feature ID 0456060

Duncombe is a city in Webster County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 381 people lived there. It is a quiet place in the heart of Iowa.

History

Duncombe was named after a person called Hon. J. F. Duncombe.

Geography

Duncombe is located in Iowa. Its exact spot is 42°28′12″N 93°59′34″W / 42.47000°N 93.99278°W / 42.47000; -93.99278.

The city covers about 1.97 square miles (5.08 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.

Population and People

Historical populations
Year Pop. ±%
1900 350 —    
1910 418 +19.4%
1920 442 +5.7%
1930 354 −19.9%
1940 341 −3.7%
1950 378 +10.9%
1960 355 −6.1%
1970 418 +17.7%
1980 504 +20.6%
1990 488 −3.2%
2000 474 −2.9%
2010 410 −13.5%
2020 381 −7.1%
Source: and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census
DuncombeIowaPopPlot
The population of Duncombe, Iowa from US census data

2020 Census Information

In 2020, 381 people lived in Duncombe. There were 169 households and 99 families. This means about 194 people lived in each square mile.

Most people (about 93%) were White. A small number of people were from other backgrounds. About 5.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

The average age of people in Duncombe was 40.5 years. About 25.7% of residents were under 20 years old. About 17.6% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more males (51.2%) than females (48.8%).

2010 Census Information

In 2010, the city had 410 people. There were 180 households and 109 families. About 208 people lived in each square mile.

Most residents (96.1%) were White. A small percentage of people were from other racial groups. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

The average age was 40.5 years. About 24.6% of people were under 18. About 15.6% were 65 or older. The city had 48.8% males and 51.2% females.

Education

The Webster City Community School District runs the public schools in the area.

See also

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