Wesley, Iowa facts for kids
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Wesley, Iowa
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| Motto(s):
"Quality Life In The Heartland"
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Location of Wesley, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Kossuth |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.67 sq mi (1.73 km2) |
| • Land | 0.67 sq mi (1.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (381 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 391 |
| • Density | 587.09/sq mi (226.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50483
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-83415 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0462798 |
| Website | City of Wesley, Iowa Website |
Wesley is a small city located in Kossuth County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, a count of the people living there, called a census, showed that 391 people lived in Wesley.
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History of Wesley, Iowa
Wesley was started on April 13, 1872. It officially became a city on March 26, 1892.
Geography of Wesley
Wesley is found at these map coordinates: 43°5′15″N 93°59′35″W / 43.08750°N 93.99306°W. This means it is located in the northern part of the United States.
The United States Census Bureau reports that Wesley covers about 0.58 square miles (1.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 440 | — |
| 1900 | 730 | +65.9% |
| 1910 | 457 | −37.4% |
| 1920 | 444 | −2.8% |
| 1930 | 462 | +4.1% |
| 1940 | 468 | +1.3% |
| 1950 | 509 | +8.8% |
| 1960 | 514 | +1.0% |
| 1970 | 548 | +6.6% |
| 1980 | 598 | +9.1% |
| 1990 | 444 | −25.8% |
| 2000 | 467 | +5.2% |
| 2010 | 390 | −16.5% |
| 2020 | 391 | +0.3% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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What the 2020 Census Shows
In 2020, the census counted 391 people living in Wesley. There were 180 households and 111 families. The city had about 589 people per square mile (227.6 people per square kilometer).
Most residents, about 97.7%, were White. A small number, 1.8%, were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 3.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Wesley was 43.1 years. About 24.8% of the people were under 20 years old. Also, 18.4% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half, 53.2%, were male, and 46.8% were female.
What the 2010 Census Shows
The 2010 census reported 390 people in Wesley. There were 171 households and 110 families. The city had about 672 people per square mile (259.6 people per square kilometer).
Most people, 99.5%, were White. About 2.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age was 42.4 years. About 22.8% of residents were under 18. Also, 21.5% were 65 or older. The population was 52.3% male and 47.7% female.
Education in Wesley
The main school district for Wesley is the Algona Community School District.
Before 2015, the Corwith–Wesley Community School District served the area. This district had a school in Wesley. It also operated Corwith–Wesley–Lu Verne High School in Corwith.
In 2009, the Wesley school building closed. The school district sold it to the city government. The city mostly used it for storage. Later, the Lu Verne Community School District became the local district. Since 2015, Lu Verne sent its older students to Algona CSD. These students attended Algona Middle School and Algona High School. In 2023, the Lu Verne CSD officially joined the Algona CSD.
Famous People from Wesley
- Showboat Fisher was a professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball.
See also
In Spanish: Wesley (Iowa) para niños
