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Matlock, Iowa
Location of Matlock, Iowa
Location of Matlock, Iowa
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Sioux
Area
 • Total 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2)
 • Land 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,401 ft (427 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 74
 • Density 195.77/sq mi (75.55/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
51244
Area code(s) 712
FIPS code 19-50385
GNIS feature ID 0458854

Matlock is a city in Sioux County, Iowa, United States. The population was 74 at the time of the 2020 census.

Geography

Matlock is located at 43°14′35″N 95°56′4″W / 43.24306°N 95.93444°W / 43.24306; -95.93444 (43.242958, -95.934486).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.37 square miles (0.96 km2), all of it land.

Demographics

Historical populations
Year Pop. ±%
1900 94 —    
1910 118 +25.5%
1920 94 −20.3%
1930 103 +9.6%
1940 112 +8.7%
1950 104 −7.1%
1960 103 −1.0%
1970 89 −13.6%
1980 109 +22.5%
1990 92 −15.6%
2000 83 −9.8%
2010 87 +4.8%
2020 74 −14.9%
Source: and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 87 people, 34 households, and 24 families living in the city. The population density was 235.1 inhabitants per square mile (90.8/km2). There were 35 housing units at an average density of 94.6 per square mile (36.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 34 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.4% were non-families. 17.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 44.2 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.7% were from 25 to 44; 29.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.2% male and 44.8% female.

Education

Matlock is served by the Sheldon Community School District.

See also

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