Moulton, Iowa facts for kids
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Moulton, Iowa
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Location of Moulton, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Appanoose |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 607 |
| • Density | 608.83/sq mi (235.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52572
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-54390 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395419 |
| Website | https://moultoniowa.com/ |
Moulton is a small city located in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States. It is a friendly community in the state of Iowa. In 2020, the city had a population of 607 people.
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History of Moulton
Moulton was first planned out in 1867. This means its streets and building lots were officially marked. A few years later, in 1873, the Burlington and Southwestern Railway built its tracks into the settlement. This helped Moulton grow by connecting it to other places.
Geography of Moulton
Moulton is located entirely on land. It covers an area of about 1 square mile (2.58 square kilometers). This makes it a small city in terms of its size.
Population Information
Moulton has seen its population change over the years. You can see how the number of people living there has grown and shrunk in the table below.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1870 | 678 | — |
| 1880 | 681 | +0.4% |
| 1890 | 769 | +12.9% |
| 1900 | 1,420 | +84.7% |
| 1910 | 1,233 | −13.2% |
| 1920 | 1,387 | +12.5% |
| 1930 | 1,476 | +6.4% |
| 1940 | 1,181 | −20.0% |
| 1950 | 985 | −16.6% |
| 1960 | 773 | −21.5% |
| 1970 | 763 | −1.3% |
| 1980 | 762 | −0.1% |
| 1990 | 613 | −19.6% |
| 2000 | 658 | +7.3% |
| 2010 | 605 | −8.1% |
| 2020 | 607 | +0.3% |
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Moulton's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 607 people living in Moulton. These people lived in 261 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Most of the people in Moulton were White. A small number of residents were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Moulton was about 39 years old. About 28% of the residents were under 20 years old. This means there are many young people in the city. About 20% of the population was 65 years or older. The city had a nearly equal number of males and females.
Famous People from Moulton
Moulton has been home to some notable individuals:
- Claude R. Porter: He was a government official and a politician.
- Larry Sheets: He served as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives.
- Nellie Walker: She was a talented American sculptor.
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See also
In Spanish: Moulton (Iowa) para niños
