Woden, Iowa facts for kids
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Woden, Iowa
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Location of Woden, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Hancock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
| • Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,230 ft (375 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 188 |
| • Density | 381.34/sq mi (147.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50484
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-86700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0463150 |
Woden is a small city located in Hancock County, Iowa, in the United States. It is a quiet place with a friendly community. According to the 2020 census, 188 people live in Woden.
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History of Woden
Woden was officially planned out in 1898. This means its streets and lots were mapped before people started building homes. Just a few years later, in 1904, Woden became an official city.
Geography of Woden
Woden is located in the state of Iowa. Its exact location is 43°13′50″N 93°54′34″W / 43.23056°N 93.90944°W. This helps people find it on a map.
The city covers a total area of about 0.42 square miles (1.09 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Woden has changed over the years. Here is a look at how the population has grown and shrunk.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 162 | — |
| 1920 | 188 | +16.0% |
| 1930 | 258 | +37.2% |
| 1940 | 305 | +18.2% |
| 1950 | 272 | −10.8% |
| 1960 | 283 | +4.0% |
| 1970 | 265 | −6.4% |
| 1980 | 287 | +8.3% |
| 1990 | 259 | −9.8% |
| 2000 | 243 | −6.2% |
| 2010 | 229 | −5.8% |
| 2020 | 188 | −17.9% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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What the 2020 Census Shows
In 2020, the population of Woden was 188 people. This means there were about 447 people living in every square mile. The average age of people in Woden was about 41.6 years old.
- About 22.6% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 58.2% were between 18 and 64 years old.
- About 19.2% were 65 years or older.
There were 79 households in Woden. Each household had about 2.37 people living in it. More than half of the population (56%) was female, and 44% was male. Most residents (88.29%) were White.
The average income for each person in Woden was $18,646. The average income for a household was $44,375. About 18.6% of the people in Woden lived below the poverty line.
Most adults in Woden (88.9%) have finished high school. About 11.1% of the people have a bachelor's degree or higher. This is lower than the average for the rest of Iowa.
What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, Woden had 229 people living there. There were 106 households and 62 families. The city had about 545 people per square mile.
- Most people (96.1%) were White.
- About 5.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, 27.4% of households had children under 18. About 44.3% were married couples living together. The average household had 2.16 people. The average family had 2.76 people.
The average age in Woden was 40.3 years. About 23.1% of residents were under 18. About 25.8% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.2%) and females (49.8%).
Education in Woden
Students living in Woden attend schools in the Forest City Community School District. Before July 1, 2013, Woden was part of a different school district called Woden–Crystal Lake. That district joined with the Forest City district.
Notable People from Woden
- Betty Grundberg: She was a state legislator in Iowa. This means she helped make laws for the state.
- David Eden Lane: He was known for his involvement in a white separatist group.
See also
In Spanish: Woden (Iowa) para niños
