Humeston, Iowa
Humeston: Human settlement in Wayne County, Iowa, United States of America
About
Humeston is a city located in the county of Wayne in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 494 and a population density of 308 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 483 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Humeston
| Population : | 483 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Wayne County |
| Postal code : | 50123 |
| Area : | 1.61 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,102 feet / 336 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:52:21 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 301 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.28% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Humeston is located at 40°51'32"N 93°29'51"W (40.8588900, -93.4974400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Humeston decreased by 2.28% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 494 | - | census |
| 2011 | 476 | -3.78% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 476 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 479 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 478 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 478 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 484 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 488 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 482 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 484 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 483 | -0.21% | estimation process |
Other Places in Humeston
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Schools in Humeston
College & universities near Humeston, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153366 | Graceland University-Lamoni | Lamoni (IA) | 50140 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Humeston, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
| OTM | Ottumwa station | 210 West Main Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Humeston
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Humeston Post Office | Humeston (IA) | 50123 |
Other cities in Wayne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wayne County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Corydon | 1,593 | Township in Wayne County, Iowa |
| Seymour | 699 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Allerton | 507 | Human settlement in Wayne County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Lineville | 217 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Promise City | 108 | Human settlement in Wayne County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Clio | 73 | City in Wayne County, Iowa, United States |
| Millerton | 42 | City in Wayne County, Iowa, United States |
