Ruthven, Iowa
Ruthven: City in Iowa, United States
About
Ruthven is a city located in the county of Palo Alto in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 737 and a population density of 680 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 678 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Ruthven
| Population : | 678 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Palo Alto County |
| Postal code : | 51358 |
| Area : | 1.08 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,440 feet / 439, 439 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 20:36:10 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 625 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.7% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ruthven is located at 43°7'45"N 94°53'57"W (43.1291300, -94.8991500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ruthven decreased by 8.7% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 737 | - | census |
| 2011 | 720 | -2.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 715 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 708 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 701 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 707 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 699 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 696 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 684 | -1.75% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 682 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 678 | -0.59% | estimation process |
Ruthven zip code is 51358.
County name: Palo Alto, County
fips: 19147
Schools in Ruthven
College & universities near Ruthven, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153533 | Iowa Lakes Community College | Estherville (IA) | 51334-2295 |
Post offices near Ruthven
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ruthven Post Office | Ruthven (IA) | 51358 |
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 |
| Mallard | 266 | City in Palo Alto County, 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 |
