What is the population of Blakesburg?

The population of Blakesburg, IA is 285.

Where is Blakesburg located?

Blakesburg, IA is located at latitude 40.9622300 and longitude -92.6340800. It is in United States.

What is the area of Blakesburg?

The area of Blakesburg, IA is 0.695902 km².

What is the elevation of Blakesburg?

Blakesburg, IA has an elevation of 278 meters (912 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Blakesburg in?

Blakesburg, IA is in the America/Chicago time zone.

What state is Blakesburg in?

Blakesburg is in the state of Iowa, United States.

What county is Blakesburg, IA in?

Blakesburg is in Wapello County, Iowa.

How has the population of Blakesburg changed?

The population of Blakesburg, IA has decreased from 296 (2010) to 285 (2020), a change of -3.7%.

Blakesburg, Iowa

Blakesburg: City in Wapello County, Iowa, United States

About

Blakesburg is a city located in the county of Wapello in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 296 and a population density of 425 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 285 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Blakesburg

Population	285 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	Iowa (United States)
County	Wapello County
Postal code	52536
Area	0.7 km²
Latitude & Longitude	40.9622,-92.6341
Altitude	912 feet / 278 meters
Time Zone	America/Chicago
Local time	02:48:02 (16th April 2026)
Density	410 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	-3.86% (2010-2020)
Weather	80℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather

Geography

Blakesburg is located at 40°57'44"N 92°38'3"W (40.9622300, -92.6340800).

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Weather

80°F

Chance Rain Showers

9 to 14 mph SSW Thursday

A chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Blakesburg decreased by 3.86% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	296	-	census
2011	295	-0.34%	estimation process
2012	293	-0.68%	estimation process
2013	294	0.34%	estimation process
2014	293	-0.34%	estimation process
2015	292	-0.34%	estimation process
2016	290	-0.69%	estimation process
2017	288	-0.69%	estimation process
2018	285	-1.05%	estimation process
2019	285	0%	estimation process
2020	285	0%	estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 :	30,479
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 :	33,033
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 :	-7.7%
April 1, 2020 Population :	29,204
April 1, 2010 Population :	33,027
People under 5 years old, percentage :	7.9%
People under 18 years old, percentage :	25.5%
People over 65 (%) :	16.8%
Female persons, % :	50.1%
White only, percent :	62.1%
Black or African American alone, percent :	32.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % :	0.2%
Asians alone % :	1.4%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % :	0.0%
% of people who have participated in two or more races :	2.7%
% of Hispanic or Latino :	7.1%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. :	56.3%
2015-2019 Veterans :	1,966
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 :	3.6%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 :	55.9%

Blakesburg zip code is 52536. County name: Wapello, County fips: 19179

Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 :	55.9%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 :	$66,700
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage :	$931
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 :	$392
2015-2019 median gross rent :	$695
2015-2019 Households :	12,064
Population per household, 2015-2019 :	2.39
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 :	86.7%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 :	6.9%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 :	79.5%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 :	73.9%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 :	85.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 :	15.4%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 :	12.1%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage :	7.5%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :	48.3%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :	50.2%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) :	65,933
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) :	1,654,441
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) :	537,680
2012 total retail sales per capita :	$16,468
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :	14.7
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) :	$36,172
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 :	$21,055
Percentage of people living in poverty :	29.4%
Total number of businesses in 2012 :	2,441
Men-owned businesses in 2012 :	1,075
Women-owned businesses in 2012 :	1,106
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 :	746
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 :	1,509
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 :	329
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 :	1,890
2010 population per square mile :	1,846.3
2010 land area in square miles :	17.89
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 :	54.0%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 :	$237,000
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage :	$1,474
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 :	$492
2015-2019 median gross rent :	$981
2015-2019 Households :	2,958
Population per household, 2015-2019 :	2.74
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 :	84.3%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 :	19.9%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 :	96.7%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 :	90.7%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 :	86.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 :	10.9%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 :	11.0%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage :	7.4%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :	65.6%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :	62.1%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) :	10,157
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) :	187,886
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) :	103,765
2012 total retail sales per capita :	$13,453
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :	22.1
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) :	$63,995
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 :	$25,501
Percentage of people living in poverty :	8.8%
Total number of businesses in 2012 :	458
Men-owned businesses in 2012 :	178
Women-owned businesses in 2012 :	194
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 :	48
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 :	376
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 :	F
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 :	405
2010 population per square mile :	2,696.3
2010 land area in square miles :	2.83

Services and Civic Places in Blakesburg

1Blakesburg Town Hall

101 E State St, Blakesburg, IA 52536 View details

Phone: +16419382413

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Blakesburg, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
154165	Iowa School of Beauty-Ottumwa	Ottumwa (IA)	52501

Nearby Transit Stations (5)

Rail and bus stations connected to Blakesburg, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
OTM	Ottumwa station	210 West Main Street	RAIL
MTP	Mount Pleasant	418 North Adams Street	RAIL
OSC	Osceola	Main & East Clay Streets	RAIL
LAP	La Plata	535 N. Owensby St.	RAIL
FMD	Fort Madison station	1601 20th Street	RAIL

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Blakesburg.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Blakesburg Post Office	Blakesburg (IA)	52536

Other cities in Wapello County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wapello County , IA.

City Name	Population	Title
Ottumwa	24,375	City in Iowa
Eddyville	1,010	City in Wapello County, Iowa, United States
Eldon	915	City in Iowa, United States
Agency	641	City in Wapello County, Iowa, United States
Kirkville	177	Human settlement in Wapello County, Iowa, United States of America
Chillicothe	97	City in Wapello County, Iowa, United States