Colo, Iowa
Colo: City in Story County, Iowa, United States of America
About
Colo is a city located in the county of Story in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 876 and a population density of 318 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 819 inhabitants.
The city was created 149 years ago in 1875.
Quick Facts about Colo
| Population : | 819 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Story County |
| Postal code : | 50056 |
| Area : | 2.75 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,040 feet / 317 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1876 (149 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:46:07 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 298 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.96% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Colo is located at 42°1'4"N 93°18'55"W (42.0177700, -93.3152100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Colo
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Colo decreased by 6.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 876 | - | census |
| 2011 | 880 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 874 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 874 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 870 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 862 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 855 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 844 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 830 | -1.69% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 820 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 819 | -0.12% | estimation process |
People born in Colo (1)
Disc jockey, radio host, UPI radio news anchor Jim Lounsbury was born in Colo
Schools in Colo
College & universities near Colo, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154208 | PCI Academy-Ames | Ames (IA) | 50010 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Colo, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
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 |
| Cambridge | 796 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Zearing | 517 | Human settlement in Story County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Collins | 472 | City in Story County, Iowa, United States |
| 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 |
