Beacon, Iowa
Beacon: Human settlement in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States of America
About
Beacon is a city located in the county of Mahaska in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 494 and a population density of 191 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 488 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Beacon
| Population : | 488 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Mahaska County |
| Postal code : | 52534 |
| Area : | 2.59 km2 |
| Altitude : | 758 feet / 231 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:23:24 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 188 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.23% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Beacon is located at 41°16'37"N 92°40'47"W (41.2769500, -92.6796400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Beacon decreased by 1.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 494 | - | census |
| 2011 | 497 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 493 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 493 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 494 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 490 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 487 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 488 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 485 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 487 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 488 | 0.2% | estimation process |
Beacon zip code is 52534.
County name: Mahaska, County
fips: 19123
Schools in Beacon
College & universities near Beacon, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154590 | William Penn University | Oskaloosa (IA) | 52577 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Beacon, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTM | Ottumwa station | 210 West Main Street | RAIL |
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
| MTP | Mount Pleasant | 418 North Adams Street | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Beacon , New York city in Dutchess County, New York, United States with a population of 13,930 people.
Other cities in Mahaska County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mahaska County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Oskaloosa | 11,803 | City in and the county seat of Mahaska County, Iowa, United States |
| New Sharon | 1,286 | Human settlement in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Fremont | 727 | City in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States |
| University Park | 468 | City in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States |
| Barnes City | 169 | Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America |
| Rose Hill | 161 | City in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States |
| Leighton | 155 | City in Iowa |
| Keomah Village | 99 | Human settlement in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States of America |
