Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls: The largest city in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It is located on the Cedar River in the northeastern part of the state. Cedar Falls is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Cedar Falls Historical Society and the Cedar Falls Museum of Art.
About
Cedar Falls is a city located in the county of Black Hawk in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 39,260 and a population density of 509 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 40,231 inhabitants.
The city was created 180 years ago in 1844.
Quick Facts about Cedar Falls
| Population : | 40,231 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Black Hawk County |
| Different from : | Cedar Rapids |
| Postal code : | 50613 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 319 |
| Area : | 77.11 km2 |
| Altitude : | 879 feet / 268 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1845 (180 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 19:44:20 (15th May 2025) |
| Density : | 522 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.41% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Cedar Falls is located at 42°31'40"N 92°26'44"W (42.5277600, -92.4454700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Cedar Falls
Demographics
The population of Cedar Falls increased by 2.41% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 39,260 | - | census |
| 2011 | 39,604 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 39,867 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 40,640 | 1.9% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 41,030 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 41,378 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 41,413 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 41,043 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 40,576 | -1.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 40,536 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 40,231 | -0.76% | estimation process |
Other Places in Cedar Falls
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People born in Cedar Falls (35)
People born in Cedar Falls, including politician Roger Jepsen, physicist Gerald Guralnik, politician Gil Gutknecht, .
List
- Terry Stotts (American basketball player and coach) he was born in 25/11/1957
- Tolly Thompson (American gymnast) he was born in 24/06/1973
- Aaron Kampman (American football player, defensive end, linebacker) he was born in 30/11/1979
- Nancy Jo Powell (American diplomat) she was born in 01/01/1947
- Bess Streeter Aldrich (American author) she was born in 17/02/1881
- Dave Ahrens (American football player) he was born in 05/12/1958
- Don Denkinger (American baseball umpire) he was born in 28/08/1936
- Gary Kroeger (American actor) he was born in 13/04/1957
- John Henry Livingston (American aviator) he was born in 30/11/1897
- Nick Ring (Canadian boxer and mixed martial arts fighter) he was born in 10/02/1979
- Matt Wagner (American baseball player) he was born in 04/04/1972
- Pat Grassley (American politician) he was born in 26/05/1983
- Ronald Verlin Cassill (Novelist, short story writer, editor, painter, lithographer (1919-2002)) he was born in 17/05/1919
- Trev Alberts (All-American college football player, professional football player, linebacker) he was born in 08/08/1970
- Troy Stedman (American football player) he was born in 19/05/1965
- James Philo Hagerstrom (U.S. Air Force flying ace) he was born in 14/01/1921
- Howell G. Trogden (Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 24/10/1841
- Bill Hansen (American politician) he was born in 11/03/1931
Schools in Cedar Falls
College & universities near Cedar Falls, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153746 | La James International College-Cedar Falls | Cedar Falls (IA) | 50613 |
| 154095 | University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls (IA) | 50614-0005 |
| 154545 | The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls | Cedar Falls (IA) | 50613 |
| 260910 | Purdue University Global-Cedar Falls | Cedar Falls (IA) | 50613 |
| 152798 | Allen College | Waterloo (IA) | 50703-1999 |
Post offices near Cedar Falls
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Fall Post Office | Cedar Falls (IA) | 50613 |
| Waterloo Annex Post Office | Waterloo (IA) | 50701 |
| Waterl Post Office | Waterloo (IA) | 50701 |
| Janesvill Post Office | Janesville (IA) | 50647 |
| Hudson Post Office | Hudson (IA) | 50643 |
Other cities in Black Hawk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Black Hawk County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | 67,292 | The most populous city in Black Hawk County, Iowa. |
| Evansdale | 4,734 | City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Hudson | 2,473 | City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States |
| La Porte City | 2,240 | City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Elk Run Heights | 1,135 | City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Dunkerton | 851 | City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Raymond | 788 | City in Iowa |
| Gilbertville | 725 | City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America. |
Distance to Other Cities
Cedar Falls distances to largest Iowa cities
