Kellerton, Iowa facts for kids
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Kellerton, Iowa
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Location of Kellerton, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Ringgold |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.69 km2) |
| • Land | 0.65 sq mi (1.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,204 ft (367 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 243 |
| • Density | 376.16/sq mi (145.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50133
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-40350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395500 |
Kellerton is a small city located in the eastern part of Ringgold County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 243 people lived there.
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Exploring Kellerton's Location
Kellerton is found along Iowa Highway 2. It is about nine miles east of Mount Ayr. The city is also two miles west of the border between Ringgold and Decatur counties.
The United States Census Bureau reports that Kellerton covers a total area of about 0.67 square miles (1.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny part being water.
Understanding Kellerton's Population
The population of Kellerton has changed over many years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the city at different times.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 169 | — |
| 1890 | 277 | +63.9% |
| 1900 | 458 | +65.3% |
| 1910 | 503 | +9.8% |
| 1920 | 693 | +37.8% |
| 1930 | 540 | −22.1% |
| 1940 | 563 | +4.3% |
| 1950 | 483 | −14.2% |
| 1960 | 341 | −29.4% |
| 1970 | 299 | −12.3% |
| 1980 | 278 | −7.0% |
| 1990 | 314 | +12.9% |
| 2000 | 372 | +18.5% |
| 2010 | 315 | −15.3% |
| 2020 | 243 | −22.9% |
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Kellerton's 2020 Population Details
According to the census taken in 2020, 243 people lived in Kellerton. There were 100 households and 65 families in the city. The city had about 376 people per square mile. There were 134 homes in total.
Most of the people living in Kellerton were White (91.8%). A small number were Black or African American (0.4%) or Asian (0.4%). About 0.8% were from other races, and 6.6% were from two or more races. About 2.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of households, 31% had children under 18 living with them. About 42% were married couples. Other households included single parents or individuals living alone.
The average age of people in Kellerton was 39.8 years. About 28% of residents were under 20 years old. Another 16% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more males (53.1%) than females (46.9%).
Kellerton's 2010 Population Details
In the census of 2010, Kellerton had 315 people. There were 126 households and 88 families living in the city. The population density was about 477 people per square mile.
Most residents were White (96.2%). A small percentage were Native American (1.0%) or from other races. About 2.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 34.9% of households had children under 18. Nearly half (48.4%) were married couples. About 22.2% of households were made up of individuals living alone.
The median age in 2010 was 37.3 years. About 27.3% of residents were under 18. About 17.1% were 65 years or older. The city had 52.7% males and 47.3% females.
Learning in Kellerton
The public schools that serve the Kellerton community are part of the Mount Ayr Community School District.
Famous People from Kellerton
- Duane Miller (born 1947) – He was a professional football player. He also holds football records at Drake University.
See also
In Spanish: Kellerton (Iowa) para niños
