Owasa, Iowa facts for kids
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Owasa, Iowa
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Location of Owasa, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Hardin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 34 |
| • Density | 60.39/sq mi (23.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50126
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-60555 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0459973 |
| Website | http://www.owasaiowa.com |
Owasa is a city in Hardin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 34 at the time of the 2020 census.
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History
Owasa was platted in 1883 when the railroad was extended to that point. The name is derived from the Fox language, meaning "bear".
Geography
Owasa is located at 42°25′55″N 93°12′19″W / 42.43194°N 93.20528°W (42.432053, -93.205359).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.56 square miles (1.45 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1930 | 83 | — |
| 1940 | 117 | +41.0% |
| 1950 | 100 | −14.5% |
| 1960 | 104 | +4.0% |
| 1970 | 69 | −33.7% |
| 1980 | 65 | −5.8% |
| 1990 | 37 | −43.1% |
| 2000 | 38 | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 43 | +13.2% |
| 2020 | 34 | −20.9% |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 43 people, 17 households, and 9 families living in the city. The population density was 76.8 inhabitants per square mile (29.7/km2). There were 19 housing units at an average density of 33.9 per square mile (13.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90.7% White and 9.3% from two or more races.
There were 17 households, of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.3% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 11.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.1% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.44.
The median age in the city was 35.3 years. 32.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.2% male and 55.8% female.
Education
Owasa lies within the Eldora–New Providence Community School District, which formed on July 1, 1980, with the merger of the Eldora and New Providence school districts. As of 2019[update], it has a grade-sharing arrangement with Hubbard–Radcliffe Community School District and operates as "South Hardin Schools".
See also
In Spanish: Owasa (Iowa) para niños
