Mallard, Iowa
Mallard: City in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States
About
Mallard is a city located in the county of Palo Alto in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 274 and a population density of 261 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 266 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Mallard
| Population : | 266 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Palo Alto County |
| Postal code : | 50562 |
| Area : | 1.05 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,224 feet / 373 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:35:37 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 253 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.01% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mallard is located at 42°56'11"N 94°40'56"W (42.9363600, -94.6822000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Mallard decreased by 3.01% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 274 | - | census |
| 2011 | 273 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 270 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 267 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 265 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 266 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 263 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 264 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 260 | -1.54% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 258 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 266 | 3.01% | estimation process |
Mallard zip code is 50562.
County name: Palo Alto, County
fips: 19147
Schools in Mallard
College & universities near Mallard, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153339 | Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Storm Lake | Storm Lake (IA) | 50588 |
Post offices near Mallard
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Curlew Post Office | Curlew (IA) | 50527 |
Other cities in Palo Alto County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Palo Alto County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Emmetsburg | 3,667 | City in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States |
| Graettinger | 776 | Human settlement in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Ruthven | 678 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Ayrshire | 138 | City in Iowa |
| Cylinder | 84 | Human settlement in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Curlew | 55 | Human settlement in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Rodman | 41 | City in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States |
