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Redding, Iowa
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Location of Redding, Iowa
Location of Redding, Iowa
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Ringgold
Area
 • Total 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2)
 • Land 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
1,145 ft (349 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 63
 • Density 63.70/sq mi (24.58/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50860
Area code(s) 641
FIPS code 19-66000
GNIS feature ID 0460563

Redding is a city in southwest Ringgold County, Iowa, United States. The population was 63 at the time of the 2020 census.

Geography

Redding is located at 40°36′18″N 94°23′18″W / 40.60500°N 94.38833°W / 40.60500; -94.38833 (40.605076, -94.388469).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.01 square miles (2.62 km2), of which, 1.00 square mile (2.59 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.

Demographics

Historical populations
Year Pop. ±%
1880 85 —    
1890 214 +151.8%
1900 311 +45.3%
1910 269 −13.5%
1920 289 +7.4%
1930 272 −5.9%
1940 246 −9.6%
1950 200 −18.7%
1960 129 −35.5%
1970 111 −14.0%
1980 91 −18.0%
1990 119 +30.8%
2000 78 −34.5%
2010 82 +5.1%
2020 63 −23.2%
Source: and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 82 people, 37 households, and 21 families living in the city. The population density was 82.0 inhabitants per square mile (31.7/km2). There were 42 housing units at an average density of 42.0 per square mile (16.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 37 households, of which 21.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 2.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.2% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 29.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 51.5 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.7% were from 25 to 44; 36.6% were from 45 to 64; and 20.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

Education

Mount Ayr Community School District operates public schools serving the community.

See also

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