Ralston, Iowa
Ralston: Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America
About
Ralston is a city located in the county of Carroll in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 79 and a population density of 15 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 72 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Ralston
| Population : | 72 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Carroll County |
| Postal code : | 51459 |
| Area : | 5.16 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,129 feet / 344 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:47:43 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.72% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ralston is located at 42°2'30"N 94°37'59"W (42.0416500, -94.6330300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ralston decreased by 9.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 79 | - | census |
| 2011 | 77 | -2.6% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 76 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 76 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 75 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 75 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 76 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 76 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 75 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 73 | -2.74% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 72 | -1.39% | estimation process |
Ralston zip code is 51459.
County name: Carroll, County
fips: 19027
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ralston, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Ralston
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Glidden Post Office | Glidden (IA) | 51443 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Ralston , Nebraska city in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States with a population of 7,254 people.
- Ralston , Oklahoma town in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 320 people.
Other cities in Carroll County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Carroll County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Carroll | 9,694 | City in Carroll County, Iowa, United States |
| Manning | 1,403 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Coo n Rapids | 1,221 | City in Carroll and Guthrie counties in the U. |
| Glidden | 1,090 | City in Carroll County, Iowa |
| Arcadia | 531 | City in Iowa |
| Breda | 471 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Templeton | 329 | City in Iowa |
| Halbur | 252 | Human settlement in Carroll County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Dedham | 248 | City in Iowa |
| Lidderdale | 167 | Human settlement in Carroll County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Lanesboro | 108 | Human settlement in Carroll County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Willey | 97 | Human settlement in Carroll County, Iowa, United States of America |
