Wiota, Iowa facts for kids
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Wiota, Iowa
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Location of Wiota, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Cass |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
| • Land | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 91 |
| • Density | 304.35/sq mi (117.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50274
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-86610 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0463140 |
Wiota is a small city located in Cass County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 91 people.
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Where is Wiota Located?
Wiota is found at coordinates 41°24′8″N 94°53′15″W / 41.40222°N 94.88750°W. This means it is in the western part of Iowa.
The city covers a total area of about 0.32 square miles (0.77 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Has Wiota's Population Changed?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 110 | — |
| 1890 | 168 | +52.7% |
| 1900 | 218 | +29.8% |
| 1910 | 239 | +9.6% |
| 1920 | 199 | −16.7% |
| 1930 | 225 | +13.1% |
| 1940 | 246 | +9.3% |
| 1950 | 227 | −7.7% |
| 1960 | 195 | −14.1% |
| 1970 | 171 | −12.3% |
| 1980 | 181 | +5.8% |
| 1990 | 160 | −11.6% |
| 2000 | 149 | −6.9% |
| 2010 | 116 | −22.1% |
| 2020 | 91 | −21.6% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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The population of Wiota has changed over many years. In 1880, there were 110 people living there. The population grew to its highest in 1940 with 246 people. Since then, the number of residents has slowly decreased.
What Was Wiota Like in 2020?
In 2020, the city had 91 people. This means there were about 284 people per square mile. There were 51 households in total. On average, each household had about 1.92 people.
The median age of people in Wiota was 67.8 years old. Most of the population, 57.5%, was over 65 years old. About 42.5% were between 18 and 64 years old. No one was under 18.
More than half of the population (52%) was male. The rest (48%) was female. Most residents (97.8%) were White. The remaining 2.2% were Hispanic.
The average income per person was $35,568. This is higher than the average for the state of Iowa. The median household income was $63,466. This was also a bit higher than the state average. No one in Wiota was living in poverty.
Many adults in Wiota were married, with 83.9% identifying as currently married.
Almost everyone (98.9%) in Wiota had a high school degree. This is higher than the state average. However, fewer people had a bachelor's degree. Only 10.5% had one, compared to 30.5% for the rest of Iowa.
About 23% of the people in Wiota were military veterans.
What Was Wiota Like in 2010?
In 2010, Wiota had 116 people living in 59 households. The population density was about 362.5 people per square mile. Most of the people (99.1%) were White.
About 13.6% of households had children under 18. Many households (45.8%) were married couples. Some households (33.9%) were made up of single individuals.
The median age in 2010 was 50 years. About 12.1% of residents were under 18. A large portion (40.6%) were between 45 and 64 years old.
Education in Wiota
The schools in Wiota are part of the CAM Community School District. Before 2011, Wiota was part of the Anita Community School District. The Anita district joined with CAM on July 1, 2011.
Wiota joined the Anita school district in 1961. For many years, their school colors were blue and white. Their sports teams were known as the Little Giants. In the 1940s and 1950s, they were called The Blue Racers. In their last five years, their colors were black and white, and they were known as the Panthers.
Wiota schools had successful sports teams. They won the Iowa State Baseball championship in 1944. The Iowa Women's State Basketball team won championships in both 1944 and 1945.
Images for kids
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A view of Wiota, Iowa.
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Map showing Wiota's location in Cass County, Iowa.
See also
In Spanish: Wiota (Iowa) para niños
