Barnum, Iowa
Barnum: City in Iowa, United States
About
Barnum is a city located in the county of Webster in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 191 and a population density of 201 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 181 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Barnum
| Population : | 181 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Webster County |
| Postal code : | 50518 |
| Area : | 0.95 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,175 feet / 358 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 05:29:21 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 190 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.52% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Barnum is located at 42°30'31"N 94°21'55"W (42.5085800, -94.3652500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Barnum decreased by 5.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 191 | - | census |
| 2011 | 192 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 190 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 189 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 188 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 188 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 186 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 185 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 184 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 181 | -1.66% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 181 | 0% | estimation process |
Barnum zip code is 50518.
County name: Webster, County
fips: 19187
Schools in Barnum
College & universities near Barnum, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153524 | Iowa Central Community College | Fort Dodge (IA) | 50501 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Barnum , Minnesota township in Carlton County, Minnesota with a population of 1,088 people.
Other cities in Webster County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Webster County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Dodge | 23,906 | City in Iowa |
| Gowrie | 954 | City in Webster County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Dayton | 798 | City in Webster County, Iowa, United States |
| Badger | 534 | Human settlement in Webster County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Otho | 505 | Human settlement in Webster County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Lehigh | 393 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Duncombe | 386 | City in Webster County, Iowa, in the United States |
| Callender | 346 | City in Webster County, Iowa, United States |
| Harcourt | 278 | City in Iowa |
| Moorland | 158 | Human settlement in Webster County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Vincent | 158 | Human settlement in Webster County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Clare | 133 | Town in Iowa |
