Welton, Iowa facts for kids
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Welton, Iowa
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Location of Welton, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Clinton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 121 |
| • Density | 436.82/sq mi (168.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52774
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-83370 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0462796 |
Welton is a small city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States. It is a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2020, about 121 people lived there.
Welton is located right next to U.S. Route 61. This highway used to go through the city. Now, it goes around Welton. After the highway was made bigger, a new truck stop was built nearby.
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History of Welton
Welton started in 1871. This was after the Davenport and St. Paul Railroad built its tracks through the area. The railroad helped the community grow.
Education in Welton
Welton is part of the Central DeWitt Community School District. This school district covers a large part of Clinton County. Before July 1, 2014, it was called the Central Clinton Community School District.
For over 40 years, Welton had its own elementary school. It was called Welton Elementary School. Students in junior high and high school took a bus to DeWitt.
Welton Elementary School Closure
The Welton Elementary School building was 85 years old. It closed in 2005. This happened because of money problems and fewer students. On April 5, 2006, the old school building was torn down.
Before 1961, the school also taught junior high and high school students. It was part of the Welton Independent School District. Their sports teams were known as the Wolverines. The junior-senior high school closed in 1961. This was when Welton joined with other school districts to form the Central Community School District.
School Facilities
Welton Elementary had three buildings. The main building had a computer lab, a library, and a media center on its third floor. There was also an art room and a teachers' lounge. Another building had two classrooms.
In the 1998–1999 school year, Welton Elementary had 217 students. Students from Grand Mound Elementary also used the library and computer facilities at Welton. The district thought about making Welton Elementary bigger. However, they decided not to because the building was old. It was also hard to change because of its design. For example, the narrow staircases made it difficult to add chairlifts. This meant Welton was not fully accessible for students with disabilities.
Around 2001, there was a plan to expand schools in DeWitt. This plan would have brought services and facilities for students with disabilities to one place. It also would have closed the schools in Grand Mound and Welton. Welton Elementary closed in the summer of 2005. It was torn down in 2006. A historic newspaper was found inside the building's cornerstone. The City of Welton government received many items from the school.
Geography of Welton
Welton is located at 41°54′44″N 90°36′4″W / 41.91222°N 90.60111°W. This is its exact spot on the map.
The city covers a total area of about 0.72 square kilometers (0.28 square miles). All of this area is land.
Population of Welton
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 79 | — |
| 1910 | 69 | −12.7% |
| 1920 | 69 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 80 | +15.9% |
| 1940 | 100 | +25.0% |
| 1950 | 93 | −7.0% |
| 1960 | 88 | −5.4% |
| 1970 | 104 | +18.2% |
| 1980 | 119 | +14.4% |
| 1990 | 184 | +54.6% |
| 2000 | 159 | −13.6% |
| 2010 | 165 | +3.8% |
| 2020 | 121 | −26.7% |
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2020 Census Information
In 2020, the census showed 121 people living in Welton. There were 62 households. Most of the people living in Welton were White. A small number were from other racial backgrounds.
The average age in Welton was about 50 years old. About 18% of the residents were under 20 years old. About 26% were 65 years or older. More than half of the residents were male.
2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 165 people living in Welton. There were 61 households. Most people were White. A small number were from two or more races.
About 41% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average age in the city was 38.5 years. About 28% of residents were under 18. About 12% were 65 or older. Slightly more than half of the residents were female.
See also
In Spanish: Welton (Iowa) para niños
