Charter Oak, Iowa
Charter Oak: township in Crawford County, Iowa
About
Charter Oak is a township located in the county of Crawford in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 502 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 478 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Charter Oak
| Population | 478 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| County | Crawford County |
| Area | 35.71 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.0683,-95.5917 |
| Altitude | 1,319 feet / 402 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 14:38:58 (18th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 51439 |
| Density | 13 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.02% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 52℉ Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Charter Oak is located at 42°4'6"N 95°35'30"W (42.0683200, -95.5916700).
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Weather
52°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny
14 to 18 mph NW
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A slight chance of snow showers before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipita...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Charter Oak decreased by 5.02% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 502 | - | census |
| 2011 | 503 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 507 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 507 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 498 | -1.81% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 493 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 490 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 487 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 488 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 478 | -2.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 478 | 0% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 43,992 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 46,268 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 45,312 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 46,121 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.2% |
| White only, percent : | 50.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 41.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 5.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 47.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,709 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 9.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.3% |
Charter Oak zip code is 51439.
County name: Crawford, County
fips: 19047
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $128,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,504 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $681 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $965 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 19,074 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.29 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 83.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.5% |
| 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) : | 55,607 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 133,829 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 6,304 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 294,921 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,485 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $57,768 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $36,762 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,822 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,415 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,067 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,473 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,218 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 302 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,366 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 5,689.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.11 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Charter Oak, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMA | Omaha | 1003 S. 9th Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Charter Oak.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Charter Oak Post Office | Charter Oak (IA) | 51439 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Charter Oak, California City in Los Angeles County, California, United States with a population of 9,310 people.
Other cities in Crawford County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Crawford County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Denison | 8,249 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Schleswig | 857 | Human settlement in Crawford County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Manilla | 737 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Dow City | 497 | Human settlement in Crawford County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Vail | 413 | City in Crawford County, Iowa, United States |
| Westside | 288 | City in Crawford County, Iowa |
| Kiron | 262 | Human settlement in Crawford County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Deloit | 254 | City in Crawford County, Iowa, United States |
| Ricketts | 135 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Arion | 107 | City in Crawford County, Iowa, United States |
| Buck Grove | 43 | Human settlement in Crawford County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Aspinwall | 40 | City in Crawford County, Iowa, United States |