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Olds, Iowa
Olds, Iowa
Olds, Iowa
Location of Olds, Iowa
Location of Olds, Iowa
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Henry
Area
 • Total 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2)
 • Land 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
732 ft (223 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 192
 • Density 563.05/sq mi (217.36/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
52647
Area code(s) 319
FIPS code 19-58890
GNIS feature ID 2396053

Olds is a small city located in Henry County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 192 people lived there, according to the 2020 census.

Geography of Olds

Olds is a small city, covering about 0.34 square miles (0.88 square kilometers) of land. It doesn't have any large lakes or rivers within its city limits.

Population and People in Olds

This section looks at the population of Olds over the years. It also shares details about the people who live there, like their age and how many households there are.

Historical Population Changes

The number of people living in Olds has changed over time. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:

Historical populations
Year Pop. ±%
1910 165 —    
1920 186 +12.7%
1930 227 +22.0%
1940 203 −10.6%
1950 187 −7.9%
1960 189 +1.1%
1970 206 +9.0%
1980 225 +9.2%
1990 205 −8.9%
2000 249 +21.5%
2010 229 −8.0%
2020 192 −16.2%
Source: and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census

Olds Population in 2020

In 2020, the population of Olds was 192 people. There were 83 households and 52 families living in the city. The city had about 563 people per square mile.

Most of the people in Olds were White (87.0%). A smaller number were Black or African American (3.6%), Native American (0.5%), or Asian (0.5%). About 4.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

The average age in Olds was 45.6 years. About 21.9% of residents were under 20 years old. About 15.1% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents (55.2%) were male, and 44.8% were female.

Olds Population in 2010

Back in 2010, Olds had 229 people living there. There were 93 households and 64 families. The population density was about 673 people per square mile.

Most people in Olds were White (96.1%). About 1.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

The average age was 37.5 years. About 29.3% of residents were under 18 years old. About 15.3% were 65 years old or older. The city was made up of 53.3% male residents and 46.7% female residents.

Education in Olds

Students in Olds attend public schools operated by the WACO Community School District.

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