Williamson, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Williamson, Iowa
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The former Williamson School
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Location of Williamson, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Lucas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.99 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 120 |
| • Density | 314.96/sq mi (121.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50272
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-85935 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397320 |
Williamson is a small city located in Lucas County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 120 people lived there.
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A Look Back at Williamson
Williamson was named after its founder, a person named George E. Williamson.
Where is Williamson?
Williamson is a small city in Iowa. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 0.32 square miles (0.83 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Who Lives in Williamson?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1930 | 814 | — |
| 1940 | 616 | −24.3% |
| 1950 | 294 | −52.3% |
| 1960 | 262 | −10.9% |
| 1970 | 216 | −17.6% |
| 1980 | 210 | −2.8% |
| 1990 | 166 | −21.0% |
| 2000 | 163 | −1.8% |
| 2010 | 152 | −6.7% |
| 2020 | 120 | −21.1% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Williamson has changed a lot over the years. In 1930, there were 814 people. By 2020, the population had become 120 people. This shows a big decrease in the number of residents over many decades.
A Snapshot of Williamson in 2020
In 2020, the city had 120 residents. This means there were about 375 people living in each square mile. The average age of people in Williamson was about 29.5 years old.
- Almost half of the people (41.8%) were under 18 years old.
- Most people (52.8%) were between 18 and 64 years old.
- A smaller group (5.4%) were 65 years or older.
There were 57 households in the city. On average, about 4 to 5 people lived in each home. Slightly more than half of the residents (51%) were male, and 49% were female. Most people (96.6%) identified as White. A small number (2.5%) were Hispanic.
Education in Williamson
Most adults in Williamson (90.4%) have finished high school. This is a little less than the average for the rest of Iowa. Fewer people in Williamson have a college degree compared to the state average. About 1% of the town's population has a bachelor's degree.
Education
Students in Williamson attend schools in the Chariton Community School District. This district also runs Chariton High School.
See also
In Spanish: Williamson (Iowa) para niños
