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 small city located in Palo Alto County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 725 people lived there.
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History of Ruthven
Ruthven started in 1878. This happened when the Milwaukee railroad was built through the area. The city was named after the Ruthven brothers. They owned the land where the city was built.
Geography and Location
Ruthven is located in Iowa. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.42 square miles (1.09 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes Over Time
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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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This table shows how Ruthven's population has changed. It lists the number of people living in the city during different census years. A census is an official count of the population.
Ruthven's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 725 people living in Ruthven. There were 285 households in the city. A household is a group of people living together in one home. The city had about 1,779 people per square mile.
Most people in Ruthven were White (93.5%). About 3.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Ruthven was 41.1 years old.
- About 26.1% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 24.7% were 65 years old or older.
The population was almost evenly split between males (50.1%) and females (49.9%).
Ruthven's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed 737 people lived in Ruthven. There were 320 households. The population density was about 1,755 people per square mile.
Most residents (99.1%) were White. About 0.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age was 42.2 years.
- About 22.3% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 26.2% were 65 years old or older.
The city had slightly more females (52.6%) than males (47.4%).
Education in Ruthven
The Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School District serves the students in Ruthven. This school district was formed on July 1, 1983. It was created when the Ruthven Community School District joined with another district.
See also
In Spanish: Ruthven (Iowa) para niños
