Elma, Iowa
Elma: Human settlement in Howard County, Iowa, United States of America
About
Elma is a city located in the county of Howard in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 546 and a population density of 164 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 529 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Elma
| Population : | 529 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Howard County |
| Postal code : | 50628 |
| Area : | 3.34 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,191 feet / 363 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:10:25 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 159 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.21% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Elma is located at 43°14'48"N 92°26'10"W (43.2466400, -92.4360100).
Elma map
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Elma decreased by 3.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 546 | - | census |
| 2011 | 550 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 547 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 535 | -2.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 537 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 537 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 529 | -1.51% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 532 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 530 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 527 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 529 | 0.38% | estimation process |
Other Places in Elma
1 Elma City Hall
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Schools in Elma
College & universities near Elma, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154110 | Northeast Iowa Community College | Calmar (IA) | 52132-0400 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Elma, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | Winona station | 65 East Mark Street | RAIL |
| LSE | La Crosse | St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Elma , New York city in New York, United States of America with a population of 11,752 people.
- Elma , Washington City in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States with a population of 3,378 people.
Other cities in Howard County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Howard County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cresco | 3,744 | City in Iowa |
| Riceville | 762 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Lime Springs | 476 | City in Iowa |
| Protivin | 266 | Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America |
| Chester | 120 | City in Howard County, Iowa, United States |
