Keosauqua, Iowa
Keosauqua: City in the US state of Iowa
About
Keosauqua is a city located in the county of Van Buren in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,006 and a population density of 247 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 911 inhabitants.
The city was created 185 years ago in 1838.
Quick Facts about Keosauqua
| Population : | 911 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Van Buren County |
| Postal code : | 52565 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 319 |
| Area : | 4.07 km2 |
| Altitude : | 584 feet / 178 meters |
| Capital city : | Keosauqua is capital of Van Buren County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1839 (185 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:40:58 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 224 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.43% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Keosauqua is located at 40°43'49"N 91°57'45"W (40.7303100, -91.9623900).
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Official website of Keosauqua
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Keosauqua decreased by 10.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,006 | - | census |
| 2011 | 998 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 988 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 983 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 949 | -3.58% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 932 | -1.82% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 932 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 921 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 903 | -1.99% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 908 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 911 | 0.33% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 75,758 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 81,625 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -7.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 74,188 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 81,625 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.2% |
| White only, percent : | 82.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 14.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 77.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 5,178 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.3% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 36,100 |
Keosauqua zip code is 52565.
County name: Van Buren, County
fips: 19177
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 36,100 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $79,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $978 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $395 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $685 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 7 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 31,151 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.40 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 86,000 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 514,378 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,353,160 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 850,294 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,533 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,515 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,307 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.8% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 1,342 |
| 2019 total employment : | 23,295 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 1,009,880 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -0.9% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 3,880 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 5,491 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,268 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,491 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 904 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,338 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 605 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,512 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 90.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 898.37 |
Best Things to Do in Keosauqua
1 Pearson House Museum Complex
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Other Places in Keosauqua
1 Keosauqua City Hall
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People born in Keosauqua (10)
People born in Keosauqua, including Union Army officer Edward Kimble Valentine, United States military officer Herbert Spencer Duckworth, politician Samuel M. Clark, .
List
- F. Michael Burkett (American politician) he was born in 07/06/1948
- John Whitaker (American politician from Iowa) he was born in 01/01/1956
- Gary McClure (baseball coach) he was born in 02/07/1964
- Helen M. Walker (statistician) she was born in 01/01/1891
- John Elliott (American actor (1876-1956)) he was born in 05/07/1876
- Theodosia B. Shepherd (American botanist, horticulturist) she was born in 14/10/1845
- Caroline Matilda Dodson (American physician (1845-1898)) she was born in 17/12/1845
Schools in Keosauqua
College & universities near Keosauqua, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153861 | Maharishi University of Management | Fairfield (IA) | 52557 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Keosauqua, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTP | Mount Pleasant | 418 North Adams Street | RAIL |
| OTM | Ottumwa station | 210 West Main Street | RAIL |
| FMD | Fort Madison station | 1601 20th Street | RAIL |
| BRL | Burlington | 300 South Main Street | RAIL |
| LAP | La Plata | 535 N. Owensby St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Keosauqua
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Keosauqua Post Office | Keosauqua (IA) | 52565 |
Other cities in Van Buren County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Van Buren County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington | 623 | City in Van Buren County, Iowa, United States |
| Birmingham | 423 | City in Van Buren County, Iowa, United States |
| Bonaparte | 405 | Human settlement in Van Buren County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Milton | 400 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Plymouth | 361 | City in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States |
| Stockport | 277 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Cantril | 208 | City of Van Buren County, Iowa, United States. |
