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 city in Humboldt County, Iowa, United States. The population was 40 in the 2020 census, a decline from 61 in 2000.
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History
Much of the town burned in a fire in the mid 20th century and was never rebuilt.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.57 square miles (1.48 km2), all land.
Demographics
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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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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 55 people, 23 households, and 17 families living in the city. The population density was 96.5 inhabitants per square mile (37.3/km2). There were 26 housing units at an average density of 45.6 per square mile (17.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90.9% White and 9.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of the population.
There were 23 households, of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% were married couples living together, 4.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.1% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.65.
The median age in the city was 44.8 years. 29.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 1.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.1% were from 25 to 44; 30.9% were from 45 to 64; and 18.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.
Education
It is within the Twin Rivers Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Ottosen (Iowa) para niños
