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Ogden, Iowa
Ogden Standard (6135194437).jpg
Motto(s): 
"Our City, make it yours"
Location of Ogden, Iowa
Location of Ogden, Iowa
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Boone
Township Yell
Area
 • Total 1.37 sq mi (3.54 km2)
 • Land 1.37 sq mi (3.54 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,109 ft (338 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 2,007
 • Density 1,467.11/sq mi (566.59/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50212
Area code(s) 515
FIPS code 19-58665
GNIS feature ID 0459806

Ogden is a city in Yell Township, Boone County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,007 at the time of the 2020 census, down 0.8% from 2,023 in 2000. It is part of the Boone, Iowa Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the larger Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area.

History

Ogden was founded in 1866. It is named for William B. Ogden, a railroad official.

Geography

Ogden is located at 42°2′24″N 94°1′50″W / 42.04000°N 94.03056°W / 42.04000; -94.03056 (42.040057, -94.030678).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.37 square miles (3.55 km2), all of it land.

Demographics

Historical populations
Year Pop. ±%
1880 568 —    
1890 689 +21.3%
1900 993 +44.1%
1910 1,298 +30.7%
1920 1,451 +11.8%
1930 1,429 −1.5%
1940 1,513 +5.9%
1950 1,486 −1.8%
1960 1,525 +2.6%
1970 1,661 +8.9%
1980 1,953 +17.6%
1990 1,909 −2.3%
2000 2,023 +6.0%
2010 2,044 +1.0%
2020 2,007 −1.8%
Source: and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 2,044 people, 829 households, and 580 families living in the city. The population density was 1,492.0 inhabitants per square mile (576.1/km2). There were 904 housing units at an average density of 659.9 per square mile (254.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.9% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 829 households, of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.3% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.0% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 41.6 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 18.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

Education

Children in Ogden, Iowa attend the Ogden Community School District and Ogden High School.

Notable people

See also

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