Oto, Iowa facts for kids
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Oto, Iowa
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Location of Oto, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Woodbury |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,096 ft (334 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 72 |
| • Density | 267.66/sq mi (103.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51044
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-60240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0459918 |
Oto is a small city located in Woodbury County, Iowa, in the United States. It's part of the larger Sioux City area, which includes parts of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. In 2020, about 72 people lived in Oto.
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Exploring Oto's Location and Size
Oto is found at specific geographic coordinates: 42.283676 degrees North and 95.894047 degrees West. It is located close to the Little Sioux River.
The United States Census Bureau reports that Oto covers a total area of about 0.27 square miles (0.70 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Understanding Oto's Population Changes
The number of people living in Oto has changed quite a bit over the years. This section looks at how the population has grown and shrunk.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 247 | — |
| 1900 | 396 | +60.3% |
| 1910 | 268 | −32.3% |
| 1920 | 333 | +24.3% |
| 1930 | 370 | +11.1% |
| 1940 | 410 | +10.8% |
| 1950 | 302 | −26.3% |
| 1960 | 221 | −26.8% |
| 1970 | 203 | −8.1% |
| 1980 | 172 | −15.3% |
| 1990 | 118 | −31.4% |
| 2000 | 145 | +22.9% |
| 2010 | 108 | −25.5% |
| 2020 | 72 | −33.3% |
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Oto's Population in 2020
According to the census taken in 2020, 72 people lived in Oto. These people made up 41 households, with 28 of them being families.
The city had about 268 people per square mile (103 people per square kilometer). There were 44 housing units in total. Most residents, about 95.8%, were White. A small number of residents were Native American or from two or more races. About 2.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of households, 36.6% had children under 18 living there. About 41.5% were married couples. Some households were led by a female (31.7%) or male (19.5%) without a spouse. About 26.8% of households had someone living alone, and 14.6% of these were people aged 65 or older.
The average age in Oto in 2020 was 45.3 years. About 26.4% of residents were under 20 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up the largest group at 31.9%. The population was almost evenly split between males (47.2%) and females (52.8%).
Oto's Population in 2010
In the census of 2010, Oto had 108 people living there. There were 46 households, and 27 of these were families.
The population density was about 400 people per square mile (154 people per square kilometer). There were 60 housing units in total. Most people, 96.3%, were White. A small number were Native American, Asian, or from other racial backgrounds. About 9.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Of the 46 households, 28.3% had children under 18. About 39.1% were married couples. Some households were led by a female (15.2%) or male (4.3%) without a spouse. Many households (39.1%) were made up of individuals living alone, and 26.1% of these were people aged 65 or older.
The average age in Oto in 2010 was 38.5 years. About 22.2% of residents were under 18. The largest age group was 25 to 44, making up 25.9% of the population. The gender split was close, with 50.9% male and 49.1% female.
Education in the Oto Area
Students in Oto are part of the Maple Valley–Anthon–Oto Community School District. This district was formed after several local school districts combined.
Originally, the Oto and Anthon school districts joined together in 1959 to create the Anthon–Oto Community School District. Later, around 1993, the Anthon–Oto district started sharing classes with the Maple Valley Community School District. This meant all high school students from both districts went to high school in Mapleton. Finally, on July 1, 2012, the Anthon–Oto district officially merged with Maple Valley to form the current Maple Valley–Anthon–Oto district.
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