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Montezuma, Iowa
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Location of Montezuma, Iowa
Location of Montezuma, Iowa
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Poweshiek
Area
 • Total 2.48 sq mi (6.44 km2)
 • Land 2.47 sq mi (6.40 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
951 ft (290 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,442
 • Density 583.81/sq mi (225.37/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50171
Area code(s) 641
FIPS code 19-53490
GNIS feature ID 0459191

Montezuma is a city in Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,442 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Poweshiek County.

Geography

Montezuma's longitude and latitude coordinates in decimal form are 41.584737, -92.525258.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.49 square miles (6.45 km2), of which, 2.48 square miles (6.42 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.

Demographics

Historical populations
Year Pop. ±%
1860 564 —    
1870 555 −1.6%
1880 921 +65.9%
1890 1,062 +15.3%
1900 1,210 +13.9%
1910 1,172 −3.1%
1920 1,273 +8.6%
1930 1,257 −1.3%
1940 1,477 +17.5%
1950 1,460 −1.2%
1960 1,416 −3.0%
1970 1,353 −4.4%
1980 1,485 +9.8%
1990 1,651 +11.2%
2000 1,440 −12.8%
2010 1,462 +1.5%
2020 1,442 −1.4%
Source: and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,462 people, 632 households, and 399 families living in the city. The population density was 589.5 inhabitants per square mile (227.6/km2). There were 692 housing units at an average density of 279.0 per square mile (107.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.4% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 632 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.9% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the city was 42.5 years. 23.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 19.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

Education

Montezuma is home to the Montezuma Community School District, a K-12 school district. The mascots are the Braves and Bravettes and the school colors are blue and white.

Girls State Basketball Champions: 1969, 1970

Boys State Basketball Champions: 1971, 1990, 2021

Infrastructure

Transportation

Montezuma is located approximately 8 miles south of the exit 191 on Interstate 80 on U.S. Route 63. The city is also serviced by Iowa Highway 85 and county road F57.

Healthcare

Montezuma residents have access to UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Montezuma Medical Clinic, located at 101 West Washington. When hospitalization is required the closest and most convenient hospital for residents is Grinnell Regional Medical Center, located at 210 4th Avenue in Grinnell, Iowa.

Notable people

  • Robin Brown (born 1961) teacher and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
  • Pete Brownell (American businessman) (born 1969) is the CEO of Brownells, founded by his grandfather, in Montezuma, Iowa. He served as the president of National Rifle Association from May 2017 to May 2018.
  • Thomas Jefferson Cowie (1857–1936) Rear admiral in the United States Navy with the destroyer USS Cowie (DD-632) named in his honor.
  • Marsena E. Cutts (1833–1883) teacher, lawyer, and politician serving in both the Iowa House and Senate and the U.S. House.
  • Dan Johnston (1938-2016), Iowa lawyer and state legislator
  • Thomas Harris MacDonald (1881–1957) highway advocate and bureaucrat, chief of the Iowa State Highway Commission and both chief and commissioner of the Bureau of Public Roads.

See also

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