Ottosen, Iowa facts for kids
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Ottosen, Iowa
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Location of Ottosen, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Humboldt |
| Established | 1906 |
| Incorporated | July 16, 1909 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
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| • Total | 40 |
| • Density | 82.30/sq mi (31.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50570
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-60420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0465602 |
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Ottosen is a small city in Humboldt County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 40 people lived there. This number was lower than in 2000, when 61 people called Ottosen home.
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History of Ottosen
Ottosen was officially started in 1906. It became an incorporated city in 1909. A big fire happened in the middle of the 1900s. Many parts of the town were destroyed. These areas were never built back up.
Geography of Ottosen
Ottosen is located in Iowa. It covers a total area of about 0.57 square miles (1.48 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population Changes in Ottosen
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 147 | — | |
| 1920 | 234 | 59.2% | |
| 1930 | 191 | −18.4% | |
| 1940 | 152 | −20.4% | |
| 1950 | 127 | −16.4% | |
| 1960 | 92 | −27.6% | |
| 1970 | 93 | 1.1% | |
| 1980 | 92 | −1.1% | |
| 1990 | 72 | −21.7% | |
| 2000 | 61 | −15.3% | |
| 2010 | 55 | −9.8% | |
| 2020 | 40 | −27.3% | |
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Ottosen's Population in 2020
The census in 2020 counted 40 people living in Ottosen. There were 15 households and 11 families. The city had about 82 people per square mile. Most residents, 95%, were White. About 5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Ottosen was 55.5 years. About 22.5% of the people were under 20 years old. Many residents, 35%, were between 45 and 64 years old. About 22.5% were 65 years or older. More males lived in the city (55%) than females (45%).
Ottosen's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed 55 people living in Ottosen. There were 23 households and 17 families. The city had about 96 people per square mile. Most residents, 90.9%, were White. A small part, 9.1%, were from two or more races. About 3.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 30.4% of households had children under 18. Most households, 65.2%, were married couples. The average household had 2.39 people. The average family had 2.65 people.
The median age was 44.8 years. About 29.1% of residents were under 18. About 18.2% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (52.7%) than males (47.3%).
Education in Ottosen
Students in Ottosen attend schools within the Twin Rivers Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Ottosen (Iowa) para niños
