Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cedar Falls: The largest city in Black Hawk County, Iowa.

About

Cedar Falls is a city located in the county of Black Hawk in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 39,260 and a population density of 509 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 40,231 inhabitants.

The city was created 181 years ago in 1844.

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Location of Cedar Falls on Iowa map.

Quick Facts about Cedar Falls

Population 40,231 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Iowa (United States)
County Black Hawk County
Different from Cedar Rapids
Postal code 50613
Phone Area Codes 319
Area 77.11 km2
Latitude & Longitude 42.5278,-92.4455
Altitude 879 feet / 268 meters
Establishment January 01, 1845 (181 years ago)
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 18:04:38 (22nd April 2026)
Density 522 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 2.41% (2010-2020)
Weather 81℉ Sunny 7-days weather
Black Hawk County Iowa Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Cedar Falls Highlighted locator map image
Black Hawk County Iowa Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Cedar Falls Highlighted locator map image

Geography

Cedar Falls is located at 42°31'40"N 92°26'44"W (42.5277600, -92.4454700).

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Weather

81°F
Sunny
6 to 14 mph SE Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

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Official website of Cedar Falls

Official Website

Demographics

The population of Cedar Falls increased by 2.41% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 39,260 - census
2011 39,604 0.87% estimation process
2012 39,867 0.66% estimation process
2013 40,640 1.9% estimation process
2014 41,030 0.95% estimation process
2015 41,378 0.84% estimation process
2016 41,413 0.08% estimation process
2017 41,043 -0.9% estimation process
2018 40,576 -1.15% estimation process
2019 40,536 -0.1% estimation process
2020 40,231 -0.76% estimation process
Cedar Falls zip code is 50613. County name: Black Hawk, County fips: 19013
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Services and Civic Places in Cedar Falls

1Cedar Falls City Hall

Rating: 3.5 (2)

220 Clay St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 View details

Phone: +13192738600 | Website available

People born in Cedar Falls (35)

People born in Cedar Falls, including politician Roger Jepsen, physicist Gerald Guralnik, politician Gil Gutknecht, .

More notable people

  • Terry Stotts (American basketball player and coach) he was born in 25/11/1957
  • Tolly Thompson (American gymnast) he was born in 24/06/1973
  • Aaron Kampman (American football player, defensive end, linebacker) he was born in 30/11/1979
  • Nancy Jo Powell (American diplomat) she was born in 01/01/1947
  • Bess Streeter Aldrich (American author) she was born in 17/02/1881
  • Dave Ahrens (American football player) he was born in 05/12/1958
  • Don Denkinger (American baseball umpire) he was born in 28/08/1936
  • Gary Kroeger (American actor) he was born in 13/04/1957
  • John Henry Livingston (American aviator) he was born in 30/11/1897
  • Nick Ring (Canadian boxer and mixed martial arts fighter) he was born in 10/02/1979
  • Matt Wagner (American baseball player) he was born in 04/04/1972
  • Pat Grassley (American politician) he was born in 26/05/1983
  • Ronald Verlin Cassill (Novelist, short story writer, editor, painter, lithographer (1919-2002)) he was born in 17/05/1919
  • Trev Alberts (All-American college football player, professional football player, linebacker) he was born in 08/08/1970
  • Troy Stedman (American football player) he was born in 19/05/1965
  • James Philo Hagerstrom (U.S. Air Force flying ace) he was born in 14/01/1921
  • Howell G. Trogden (Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 24/10/1841
  • Bill Hansen (American politician) he was born in 11/03/1931

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Cedar Falls, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
153746 La James International College-Cedar Falls Cedar Falls (IA) 50613
154095 University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls (IA) 50614-0005
154545 The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls Cedar Falls (IA) 50613
260910 Purdue University Global-Cedar Falls Cedar Falls (IA) 50613
152798 Allen College Waterloo (IA) 50703-1999

Closest post offices linked to Cedar Falls.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Cedar Fall Post Office Cedar Falls (IA) 50613
Waterloo Annex Post Office Waterloo (IA) 50701
Waterl Post Office Waterloo (IA) 50701
Janesvill Post Office Janesville (IA) 50647
Hudson Post Office Hudson (IA) 50643

Other cities in Black Hawk County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Black Hawk County , IA.

City Name Population Title
Waterloo 67,292 The most populous city in Black Hawk County, Iowa.
Evansdale 4,734 City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America
Hudson 2,473 City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States
La Porte City 2,240 City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America
Elk Run Heights 1,135 City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America
Dunkerton 851 City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America
Raymond 788 City in Iowa
Gilbertville 725 City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America.

Distance to Other Cities

Cedar Falls distances to largest Iowa cities