Saint Olaf, Iowa
Saint Olaf: Human settlement in Clayton County, Iowa, United States of America
About
Saint Olaf is a city located in the county of Clayton in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 108 and a population density of 171 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 99 inhabitants.
The city was created 152 years ago in 1871.
Quick Facts about Saint Olaf
| Population : | 99 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Clayton County |
| Area : | 0.63 km2 |
| Altitude : | 856 feet / 261 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1872 (152 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 22:00:33 (4th May 2024) |
| Postal code : | 52072 |
| Density : | 157 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.09% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Saint Olaf is located at 42°55'43"N 91°23'11"W (42.9286000, -91.3862500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Saint Olaf decreased by 9.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 108 | - | census |
| 2011 | 108 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 110 | 1.82% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 107 | -2.8% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 106 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 103 | -2.91% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 102 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 102 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 101 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 101 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 99 | -2.02% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,228 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,264 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,187 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,273 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.7% |
| White only, percent : | 97.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 96.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 203 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 45.9% |
Saint Olaf zip code is 52072.
County name: Clayton, County
fips: 19043
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 45.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $160,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,334 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $624 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $950 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,023 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.57 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 73.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.4% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 8,863 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 49,392 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,410 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $40,071 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,843 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 371 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 169 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 146 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 322 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 75 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 240 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,505.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.50 |
Schools in Saint Olaf
College & universities near Saint Olaf, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154493 | Upper Iowa University | Fayette (IA) | 52142-1857 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Saint Olaf, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSE | La Crosse | St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets | RAIL |
Post offices near Saint Olaf
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Ola Post Office | Saint Olaf (IA) | 52072 |
Other cities in Clayton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clayton County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Guttenberg | 1,783 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Monona | 1,462 | Township in Clayton County, Iowa |
| Elkader | 1,201 | Town |
| Strawberry Point | 1,193 | City in Clayton County, Iowa, United States of America |
| McGregor | 826 | City in Iowa |
| Garnavillo | 716 | Township in Clayton County, Iowa |
| Marquette | 448 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Luana | 276 | City in Clayton County, Iowa, United States |
| Farmersburg | 264 | Township in Clayton County, Iowa |
| Volga | 193 | Human settlement in Clayton County, Iowa, United States of America |
| North Buena Vista | 120 | Human settlement in Clayton County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Garber | 86 | Human settlement in Clayton County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Osterdock | 47 | Human settlement in Clayton County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Clayton | 39 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Elkport | 36 | Ghost town in Clayton County, Iowa |
