Coulter, Iowa
Coulter: Human settlement in Franklin County, Iowa, United States of America
About
Coulter is a city located in the county of Franklin in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 281 and a population density of 44 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 261 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Coulter
| Population : | 261 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Franklin County |
| Postal code : | 50431 |
| Area : | 6.35 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,240 feet / 378 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 07:52:42 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 41 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.66% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Coulter is located at 42°44'14"N 93°22'12"W (42.7372000, -93.3699300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Coulter decreased by 7.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 281 | - | census |
| 2011 | 282 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 275 | -2.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 275 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 274 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 269 | -1.86% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 266 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 265 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 263 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 263 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 261 | -0.77% | estimation process |
Coulter zip code is 50431.
County name: Franklin, County
fips: 19069
Schools in Coulter
College & universities near Coulter, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153296 | Ellsworth Community College | Iowa Falls (IA) | 50126 |
Post offices near Coulter
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Coulter Post Office | Coulter (IA) | 50431 |
Other cities in Franklin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Franklin County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 7,206 | City in Franklin County, Missouri |
| Hampton | 4,162 | City in Iowa |
| Oakland | 1,491 | City located in Iowa, United States |
| Sheffield | 1,096 | City in Franklin County, Iowa, United States |
| Latimer | 463 | Human settlement in Franklin County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Alexander | 159 | City in Iowa |
| Hansell | 89 | Human settlement in Franklin County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Popejoy | 74 | Human settlement in Franklin County, Iowa, United States of America |
