Emerson, Iowa
Emerson: City in Iowa
About
Emerson is a city located in the county of Mills in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 438 and a population density of 660 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 435 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Emerson
| Population : | 435 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Mills County |
| Postal code : | 51533 |
| Area : | 0.66 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,056 feet / 322 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:10:31 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 656 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.69% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Emerson is located at 41°1'2"N 95°24'8"W (41.0172200, -95.4022200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Emerson decreased by 0.69% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 438 | - | census |
| 2011 | 436 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 431 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 432 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 427 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 433 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 440 | 1.59% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 442 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 442 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 449 | 1.56% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 435 | -3.22% | estimation process |
Emerson zip code is 51533.
County name: Mills, County
fips: 19129
Schools in Emerson
College & universities near Emerson, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153630 | Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs (IA) | 51503-1057 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Emerson, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMA | Omaha | 1003 S. 9th Street | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
| LNK | Lincoln | 201 North 7th St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Emerson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson Post Office | Emerson (IA) | 51533 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Emerson , New Jersey borough in New Jersey, United States with a population of 7,563 people.
- Emerson , Georgia city in Bartow County, Georgia, United States with a population of 1,589 people.
- Emerson , Michigan township in Chippewa County, Michigan with a population of 894 people.
- Emerson , Nebraska village in Nebraska with a population of 789 people.
- Emerson , Arkansas location in Arkansas with a population of 338 people.
Other cities in Mills County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mills County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Glenwood | 5,261 | City in Iowa |
| Malvern | 1,105 | City in Mills County, Iowa, United States |
| Pacific Junction | 332 | Human settlement in Mills County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Silver City | 246 | City in Mills County, Iowa, United States |
| Henderson | 181 | City in Mills County, Iowa, United States |
| Hastings | 149 | City in Mills County, Iowa, United States |
