Otho, Iowa facts for kids
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Otho, Iowa
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Location of Otho, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Webster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.44 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| • Land | 0.44 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
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| • Total | 429 |
| • Density | 968.40/sq mi (374.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50569
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-60105 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0459915 |
Otho is a small city in Webster County, Iowa, in the United States. When the 2020 census was taken, 429 people lived there.
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Where is Otho Located?
Otho is found in Iowa, a state in the central United States. Its exact location is at 42.424739 degrees North and 94.149588 degrees West.
The city covers a total area of about 0.46 square miles (1.19 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Otho?
This section tells us about the people who live in Otho.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Otho has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1960 | 593 | — |
| 1970 | 581 | −2.0% |
| 1980 | 692 | +19.1% |
| 1990 | 529 | −23.6% |
| 2000 | 571 | +7.9% |
| 2010 | 542 | −5.1% |
| 2020 | 429 | −20.8% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Otho in 2020
In 2020, there were 429 people living in Otho. There were 226 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. The city had about 969 people per square mile (374.1 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Otho were White (93.7%). A smaller number were Black or African American (0.5%), Native American (0.9%), or from two or more races (3.7%). About 3.5% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Otho was 47.8 years old. About 16.8% of the people were under 20 years old. Many residents were between 45 and 64 years old (31.0%), or 65 years old and older (22.1%). Slightly more than half of the residents were male (52.2%).
Otho in 2010
In 2010, Otho had 542 people living there. There were 237 households. The city had about 1178 people per square mile (454.9 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people were White (97.6%). About 2.0% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 42.6 years. About 22.1% of the people were under 18 years old. Many residents were between 45 and 64 years old (30.3%). The number of males and females was almost equal, with 52.2% male and 47.8% female.
Education in Otho
Students in Otho attend schools that are part of the Fort Dodge Community School District. Younger students go to Butler Elementary School. For middle school and high school, students attend Fort Dodge Middle School and Fort Dodge Senior High School.
See also
In Spanish: Otho (Iowa) para niños
