Epworth, Iowa
Epworth: City in Iowa, United States
About
Epworth is a city located in the county of Dubuque in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,860 and a population density of 446 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,022 inhabitants.
The city was created 170 years ago in 1854.
Quick Facts about Epworth
| Population : | 2,022 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Dubuque County |
| Postal code : | 52045 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 563 |
| Area : | 4.17 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,043 feet / 318 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1855 (170 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:44:29 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 484 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 8.01% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Epworth is located at 42°26'42"N 90°55'55"W (42.4450000, -90.9320800).
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Demographics
The population of Epworth increased by 8.01% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,860 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,915 | 2.87% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,921 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,929 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,952 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,944 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,956 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,945 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,959 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,978 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,022 | 2.18% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,757 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,899 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,740 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,887 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 31.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 7.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.4% |
| White only, percent : | 79.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 9.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 81.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 9.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 159 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 31.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.6% |
Epworth zip code is 52045.
County name: Dubuque, County
fips: 19061
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $80,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,060 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $445 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $968 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,860 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.84 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 74.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 61.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 29.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,411 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,013 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 17,612 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $1,594 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $48,533 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $17,169 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 29.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 767 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 419 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 306 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 632 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 114 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 721 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,238.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.86 |
Schools in Epworth
College & universities near Epworth, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153241 | Divine Word College | Epworth (IA) | 52045 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Epworth, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVP | Davenport, Iowa | 304 West River Drive | BUS |
| RKI | Rock Island, IL | 3500 5th Avenue | BUS |
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
Post offices near Epworth
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Epworth Post Office | Epworth (IA) | 52045 |
Other cities in Dubuque County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dubuque County , IA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dubuque | 57,781 | The most populous city in Dubuque County, Iowa. |
| Asbury | 5,841 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Dyersville | 4,441 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Cascade | 2,350 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Peosta | 1,919 | City in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States |
| Farley | 1,746 | City in Iowa |
| New Vienna | 412 | City in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States |
| Worthington | 395 | Human settlement in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Luxemburg | 247 | City in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States |
| Rickardsville | 179 | Human settlement in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Sherrill | 173 | Human settlement in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Centralia | 128 | City in Iowa |
| Bernard | 120 | City in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States |
| Sageville | 100 | Human settlement in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Zwingle | 93 | Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America |
| Graf | 81 | City in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Epworth distances to largest Iowa cities
