Ruthven, Iowa facts for kids
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Ruthven, Iowa
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Location of Ruthven, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Palo Alto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2) |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,440 ft (439 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 725 |
| • Density | 1,776.96/sq mi (686.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51358
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-69330 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460866 |
Ruthven is a city in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States. The population was 725 at the time of the 2020 census.
Ruthven earned its title as the "Central Oasis of Wetlands" due to it being close to five lakes within a 10-mile radius.
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History
Ruthven had its start in the year 1878 by the building of the Milwaukee railroad through that territory. It was named for the Ruthven brothers, who owned the town site.
Geography
Ruthven is located at 43°7′50″N 94°54′1″W / 43.13056°N 94.90028°W (43.130448, -94.900207).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.42 square miles (1.09 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 73 | — |
| 1890 | 580 | +694.5% |
| 1900 | 787 | +35.7% |
| 1910 | 655 | −16.8% |
| 1920 | 809 | +23.5% |
| 1930 | 739 | −8.7% |
| 1940 | 832 | +12.6% |
| 1950 | 868 | +4.3% |
| 1960 | 712 | −18.0% |
| 1970 | 708 | −0.6% |
| 1980 | 769 | +8.6% |
| 1990 | 707 | −8.1% |
| 2000 | 711 | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 737 | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 725 | −1.6% |
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2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 737 people in 320 households, including 184 families, in the city. The population density was 1,754.8 inhabitants per square mile (677.5/km2). There were 364 housing units at an average density of 866.7 per square mile (334.6/km2). The racial makup of the city was 99.1% White, 0.5% Native American, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8%.
Of the 320 households 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.1% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.5% were non-families. 36.6% of households were one person and 21.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.91.
The median age was 42.2 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 21.5% were from 45 to 64; and 26.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.
Education
Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School District serves the community. It was a part of the Ruthven Community School District until July 1, 1983, when it merged into Ruthven-Ayrshire.
See also
In Spanish: Ruthven (Iowa) para niños
