Collins, Iowa
Collins: City in Story County, Iowa, United States
About
Collins is a city located in the county of Story in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 495 and a population density of 387 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 472 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Collins
| Population : | 472 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Story County |
| Postal code : | 50055 |
| Area : | 1.28 km2 |
| Altitude : | 997 feet / 304 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 04:25:04 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 369 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.87% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Collins is located at 41°54'10"N 93°18'23"W (41.9027700, -93.3063200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Collins decreased by 4.87% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 495 | - | census |
| 2011 | 495 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 492 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 493 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 492 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 488 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 482 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 480 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 470 | -2.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 467 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 472 | 1.06% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 9,060 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,435 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,469 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,447 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 32.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 9.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.4% |
| White only, percent : | 91.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 48.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 50.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 314 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 20.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.3% |
Collins zip code is 50055.
County name: Story, County
fips: 19169
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $124,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,323 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $573 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $966 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,988 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.11 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 39.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 69.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 14.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 8,849 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 82,476 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 107,139 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,450 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $53,362 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,345 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 730 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 351 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 300 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 82 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 622 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 51 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 643 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,101.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.58 |
People born in Collins (1)
Dutch author and poet James Holmes was born in Collins
Schools in Collins
College & universities near Collins, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154208 | PCI Academy-Ames | Ames (IA) | 50010 |
| 153603 | Iowa State University | Ames (IA) | 50011-2103 |
| 153320 | Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | Ankeny (IA) | 50023-2152 |
| 153214 | Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny (IA) | 50023-3993 |
| 153922 | Marshalltown Community College | Marshalltown (IA) | 50158 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Collins, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
Post offices near Collins
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Collin Post Office | Collins (IA) | 50055 |
| Maxwell Post Office | Maxwell (IA) | 50161 |
| Rhod Post Office | Rhodes (IA) | 50234 |
| Col Post Office | Colo (IA) | 50056 |
| Baxter Post Office | Baxter (IA) | 50028 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Collins , New York town in New York, United States with a population of 6,239 people.
- Collins , Mississippi city in Covington County, Mississippi, United States with a population of 2,417 people.
- Collins , Georgia human settlement in Tattnall County, Georgia, United States of America with a population of 568 people.
- Collins , Missouri human settlement in St. Clair County, Missouri, United States of America with a population of 159 people.
Other cities in Story County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Story County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ames | 67,033 | The most populous city in Story County, Iowa. |
| Nevada | 6,682 | Town in Story County, Iowa, United States |
| Huxley | 4,270 | City in Story County, Iowa, United States |
| Story City | 3,320 | City in Iowa |
| Slater | 1,471 | City in Story County, Iowa, United States |
| Roland | 1,252 | City in Iowa |
| Gilbert | 1,152 | City in Story County, Iowa, United States |
| Maxwell | 908 | City in Iowa |
| Colo | 819 | City in Story County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Cambridge | 796 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Zearing | 517 | Human settlement in Story County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Sheldahl | 325 | Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America |
| McCallsburg | 320 | Human settlement in Story County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Kelley | 300 | City in Iowa, USA |
