Humeston, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Humeston, Iowa
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Location of Humeston, Iowa
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 Humeston, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Wayne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.63 sq mi (1.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.62 sq mi (1.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,106 ft (337 m) |
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| • Total | 465 |
| • Density | 745.19/sq mi (287.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50123
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-37605 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394446 |
Humeston is a small city located in Wayne County, Iowa, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2020, about 465 people lived there.
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Where is Humeston Located?
Humeston is in Iowa, a state in the central part of the United States. The city covers a total area of about 0.62 square miles (1.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
How Many People Live in Humeston?
Humeston's population has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 642 | — | |
| 1900 | 945 | 47.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,006 | 6.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,214 | 20.7% | |
| 1930 | 924 | −23.9% | |
| 1940 | 903 | −2.3% | |
| 1950 | 750 | −16.9% | |
| 1960 | 638 | −14.9% | |
| 1970 | 673 | 5.5% | |
| 1980 | 671 | −0.3% | |
| 1990 | 553 | −17.6% | |
| 2000 | 543 | −1.8% | |
| 2010 | 494 | −9.0% | |
| 2020 | 465 | −5.9% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the census showed that 465 people lived in Humeston. There were 237 households, which are like homes where people live. About 96% of the people were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds or identified with two or more races. About 1.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Humeston was about 51 years old. This means that many residents were adults. About 21% of the people were under 20 years old, and about 27.5% were 65 years or older.
Population in 2010
Back in 2010, there were 494 people living in Humeston. The population was mostly White, similar to 2020. About 23.9% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average age was 48.7 years.
Education in Humeston
Students in Humeston attend schools that are part of the Mormon Trail Community School District. This district helps provide education for the young people in the area.
Famous People from Humeston
Even small towns can have famous people! Here are a couple of notable individuals connected to Humeston:
- Chris Street – He was a talented basketball player who played for the University of Iowa.
- Jason Dent – He was a contestant on the TV show Big Brother 17.
See also
In Spanish: Humeston (Iowa) para niños
