Ralston, Iowa facts for kids
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Ralston, Iowa
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Location of Ralston, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| Counties | Carroll, Greene |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.97 sq mi (5.11 km2) |
| • Land | 1.97 sq mi (5.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,112 ft (339 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 81 |
| • Density | 41.10/sq mi (15.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51459
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-65505 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396308 |
Ralston is a small city located in the state of Iowa, United States. It is unique because it is found in two different counties: Carroll County and Greene County. In 2020, the city had a population of 81 people.
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Ralston's History
Ralston became an official city in the year 1900. It was given its name to honor William Chapman Ralston. He was a well-known banker from California.
Where is Ralston?
Ralston is located in the central part of the United States. The city covers a total area of about 1.99 square miles (5.11 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Who Lives in Ralston?
The number of people living in Ralston has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 175 | — |
| 1920 | 200 | +14.3% |
| 1930 | 184 | −8.0% |
| 1940 | 202 | +9.8% |
| 1950 | 166 | −17.8% |
| 1960 | 143 | −13.9% |
| 1970 | 129 | −9.8% |
| 1980 | 108 | −16.3% |
| 1990 | 119 | +10.2% |
| 2000 | 98 | −17.6% |
| 2010 | 79 | −19.4% |
| 2020 | 81 | +2.5% |
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People in 2020
In 2020, the city of Ralston had 81 residents. These people lived in 39 different homes. About 23 of these homes were families.
Most of the people living in Ralston were White (93.8%). A small number of residents identified as Asian or from two or more races. About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Ralston was about 42 years old. Many residents were under 20 (27.2%). About 21% of the population was 65 years old or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
People in 2010
Back in 2010, Ralston had 79 people living there. They lived in 38 homes. The city was home to 19 families.
At that time, all residents identified as White. About 26% of the homes had children under 18 living in them. Many homes (47.4%) were made up of single individuals.
The median age in 2010 was 40.3 years. About 25% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 15% were 65 years or older. The gender split was similar to 2020, with slightly more females.
Schools in Ralston
Students in Ralston attend schools operated by the Glidden–Ralston Community School District. This district manages the schools for the area.
