Williamson, Iowa facts for kids
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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 | 0457183 |
Williamson is a city in Lucas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 120 at the time of the 2020 census.
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History
Williamson is named for its founder, George E. Williamson.
Geography
Williamson is located at 41°5′22″N 93°15′20″W / 41.08944°N 93.25556°W (41.089516, -93.255618).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.32 square miles (0.83 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
Historical populations | ||
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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: |
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 152 people, 63 households, and 40 families living in the city. The population density was 475.0 inhabitants per square mile (183.4/km2). There were 82 housing units at an average density of 256.3 per square mile (99.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% White, 0.7% African American, and 3.3% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.6% of the population.
There were 63 households, of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.9% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 14.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.5% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.85.
The median age in the city was 40 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.4% were from 25 to 44; 30.2% were from 45 to 64; and 17.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.9% male and 44.1% female.
Education
Chariton Community School District serves the community. The district operates Chariton High School.
See also
In Spanish: Williamson (Iowa) para niños