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 | 0458029 |
Kellerton is a city in eastern Ringgold County, Iowa, United States. The population was 243 at the time of the 2020 census.
Geography
Kellerton is located at 40°42′37″N 94°3′0″W / 40.71028°N 94.05000°W (40.710220, -94.050100).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.67 square miles (1.74 km2), of which, 0.66 square miles (1.71 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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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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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 315 people, 126 households, and 88 families living in the city. The population density was 477.3 inhabitants per square mile (184.3/km2). There were 161 housing units at an average density of 243.9 per square mile (94.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.2% White, 1.0% Native American, 1.6% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
There were 126 households, of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.2% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.91.
The median age in the city was 37.3 years. 27.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 22.9% were from 45 to 64; and 17.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.7% male and 47.3% female.
Education
Mount Ayr Community School District operates public schools serving the community.
Notable person
- Duane Miller (born 1947), professional football player and Drake University football record-holder.
See also
In Spanish: Kellerton (Iowa) para niños
