Earling, Iowa
Earling: Human settlement in Shelby County, Iowa, United States of America
About
Earling is a city located in the county of Shelby in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 437 and a population density of 280 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 403 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Earling
| Population : | 403 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Shelby County |
| Postal code : | 51530 |
| Area : | 1.56 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,342 feet / 409 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 16:51:54 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 258 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.44% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Earling is located at 41°46'32"N 95°25'3"W (41.7755400, -95.4175000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Earling decreased by 8.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 437 | - | census |
| 2011 | 434 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 439 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 431 | -1.86% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 427 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 423 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 419 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 414 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 412 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 409 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 403 | -1.49% | estimation process |
Earling zip code is 51530.
County name: Shelby, County
fips: 19165
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Earling, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMA | Omaha | 1003 S. 9th Street | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Earling
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Earling Post Office | Earling (IA) | 51530 |
| Panama Post Office | Panama (IA) | 51562 |
| Defian Post Office | Defiance (IA) | 51527 |
| Harlan Post Office | Harlan (IA) | 51537 |
| Portsmouth Post Office | Portsmouth (IA) | 51565 |
Other cities in Shelby County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Shelby County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harlan | 4,795 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Shelby | 607 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Elk Horn | 601 | American city in Iowa |
| Defiance | 260 | City in Shelby County, Iowa, United States |
| Panama | 206 | City in Iowa |
| Portsmouth | 176 | Human settlement in Shelby County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Westphalia | 117 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Tennant | 63 | City in Shelby County, Iowa, United States |
| Kirkman | 61 | City in Shelby County, Iowa, United States |
