Mount Ayr, Iowa
Mount Ayr: City in Ringgold County, Iowa, United States of America
About
Mount Ayr is a city located in the county of Ringgold in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,691 and a population density of 244 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,601 inhabitants.
The city was created 149 years ago in 1874.
Quick Facts about Mount Ayr
| Population : | 1,601 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Ringgold County |
| Postal code : | 50854 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 641 |
| Area : | 6.93 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,220 feet / 372, 372 meters |
| Capital city : | Mount Ayr is capital of Ringgold County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1875 (149 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:49:42 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 231 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.62% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mount Ayr is located at 40°42'53"N 94°14'7"W (40.7147100, -94.2352300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Mount Ayr decreased by 5.62% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,691 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,658 | -1.99% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,668 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,648 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,646 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,646 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,649 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,660 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,634 | -1.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,619 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,601 | -1.12% | estimation process |
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People born in Mount Ayr (3)
People born in Mount Ayr, including NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, politician Cecil Dolecheck, actress Heidi Johanningmeier, .
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Schools in Mount Ayr
College & universities near Mount Ayr, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153366 | Graceland University-Lamoni | Lamoni (IA) | 50140 |
| 154396 | Southwestern Community College | Creston (IA) | 50801 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Mount Ayr, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
Post offices near Mount Ayr
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Ayr Post Office | Mount Ayr (IA) | 50854 |
| Benton Post Office | Benton (IA) | 50835 |
| Diagonal Post Office | Diagonal (IA) | 50845 |
| Kellerton Post Office | Kellerton (IA) | 50133 |
| Tingley Post Office | Tingley (IA) | 50863 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Mount Ayr , Indiana human settlement in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America with a population of 116 people.
Other cities in Ringgold County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ringgold County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Diagonal | 312 | City in Iowa |
| Kellerton | 292 | Human settlement in Ringgold County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Tingley | 156 | Township in Ringgold County, Iowa |
| Redding | 77 | City in Ringgold County, Iowa, United States |
| Benton | 40 | City in Iowa |
| Ellston | 38 | Human settlement in Ringgold County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Maloy | 27 | Human settlement in Ringgold County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Delphos | 24 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Beaconsfield | 15 | City in Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Mount Ayr distances to largest Iowa cities
