Ventura, Iowa facts for kids
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Ventura, Iowa
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Location of Ventura, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Cerro Gordo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.50 sq mi (6.46 km2) |
| • Land | 1.78 sq mi (4.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,263 ft (385 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 711 |
| • Density | 400.34/sq mi (154.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50482
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-80580 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0462549 |
Ventura is a small city in Iowa, a state in the United States. It is located in Cerro Gordo County. In 2020, about 711 people lived there. Ventura is part of the larger Mason City area. It sits right on the northeast side of Clear Lake, which means it has many beautiful areas by the water.
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Where is Ventura Located?
Ventura is found at specific map coordinates: 43.126710 degrees North and -93.473276 degrees West.
The city covers a total area of about 2.43 square miles (6.29 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.77 square miles (4.58 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.66 square miles (1.71 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Ventura?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1970 | 543 | — |
| 1980 | 614 | +13.1% |
| 1990 | 590 | −3.9% |
| 2000 | 670 | +13.6% |
| 2010 | 717 | +7.0% |
| 2020 | 711 | −0.8% |
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Ventura's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 711 people living in Ventura. There were 325 households, which are groups of people living together. About 226 of these were families.
The city had about 400 people per square mile (154.5 people per square kilometer). There were 387 housing units, like houses or apartments.
Most people in Ventura were White (95.6%). A small number were from other backgrounds. About 2.3% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Ventura was 51.6 years old. About 19.8% of residents were under 20 years old. Also, 25.5% were 65 years old or older. The city had almost an equal number of males (49.9%) and females (50.1%).
Ventura's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed 717 people lived in Ventura. There were 315 households and 215 families.
The population density was about 405 people per square mile (156 people per square kilometer). There were 377 housing units.
Most people were White (98.3%). About 1.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age was 48.3 years. About 18.5% of residents were under 18. About 21.5% were 65 or older. The city had slightly more males (51.5%) than females (48.5%).
Schools in Ventura
Ventura is part of the Garner–Hayfield–Ventura Community School District. This school district was created on July 1, 2015. It was formed when the Garner–Hayfield Community School District and the Ventura Community School District joined together.
Fun Facts About Ventura
There's a local story that a mysterious creature called the Mugwump lives in a marsh in Ventura, Iowa. This is a fun legend, but it has not been proven to be true!
See also
- In Spanish: Ventura (Iowa) para niños
