Audubon County, Iowa

Audubon County: county in Iowa, United States

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Audubon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,119 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 5,481 inhabitants. Its county seat is Audubon. The county was created 175 years ago in 1850.

Audubon County locator map
Location of Audubon County on Iowa map.

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Audubon County at a glance

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Quick Facts about Audubon County

Population 5,481 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Iowa (United States)
Area 1149 km2
Water as percent of area 0.1%
Land as percent of area 99.9%
Latitude & Longitude 41.6846,-94.9058
Named for John James Audubon
Altitude 1,391 feet / 424 meters
Capital Audubon
Establishment January 01, 1851
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 18:54:24 (15th April 2026)
Density 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -11.64% (2010-2020)
Weather 70℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
Audubon County IA Courthouse image
Audubon County IA Courthouse image

Geography

Audubon County is located at 41°41'5"N 94°54'21"W (41.6845900, -94.9058200). It has 6 neighbors: Carroll County, Cass County, Crawford County, Greene County, Guthrie County and Shelby County.

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The largest city of Audubon County is Audubon with a population of 1,878. Other cities include, Kimballton population 277, Brayton population 111 and Gray population 57. See all Audubon County cities & populated places.

Audubon County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Audubon County.

City Name Population Title
Audubon 1,878 City in Iowa, United States
Exira 775 Township in Audubon County, Iowa
Kimballton 277 City in Audubon County, Iowa, United States
Brayton 111 Human settlement in Audubon County, Iowa, United States of America
Gray 57 City in Audubon County, Iowa, US

Weather

70°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
13 mph W Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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Official website of Audubon County

Official Website
  • Audubon

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Audubon County decreased by 11.64% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 6,119 - census
2011 6,004 -1.92% estimation process
2012 5,865 -2.37% estimation process
2013 5,863 -0.03% estimation process
2014 5,771 -1.59% estimation process
2015 5,711 -1.05% estimation process
2016 5,626 -1.51% estimation process
2017 5,550 -1.37% estimation process
2018 5,471 -1.44% estimation process
2019 5,496 0.45% estimation process
2020 5,481 -0.27% estimation process
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People born in Audubon County (2)

People born in Audubon County, including politician Leo Hoegh, United States federal judge Curtis LeRoy Hansen, .

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