Shell Rock, Iowa
Shell Rock: City in Butler County, Iowa, United States
About
Shell Rock is a city located in the county of Butler in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,296 and a population density of 302 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,268 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Shell Rock
| Population : | 1,268 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Butler County |
| Postal code : | 50670 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 319 |
| Area : | 4.29 km2 |
| Altitude : | 912 feet / 278 meters |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 09:17:31 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 295 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.21% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Shell Rock is located at 42°42'37"N 92°34'59"W (42.7102600, -92.5829700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Shell Rock decreased by 2.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,296 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,311 | 1.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,320 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,322 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,320 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,318 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,294 | -1.85% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,281 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,284 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,275 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,268 | -0.55% | estimation process |
Schools in Shell Rock
College & universities near Shell Rock, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154527 | Wartburg College | Waverly (IA) | 50677-0903 |
Post offices near Shell Rock
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Shell Rock Post Office | Shell Rock (IA) | 50670 |
Other cities in Butler County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Butler County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Parkersburg | 1,913 | City in Butler County, Iowa, United States |
| Clarksville | 1,333 | City in Iowa |
| Greene | 1,059 | City in Butler County, Iowa, USA |
| Aplington | 1,039 | Human settlement in Butler County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Allison | 965 | City in Iowa |
| Dumont | 595 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| New Hartford | 481 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Bristow | 147 | City in Butler County, Iowa, United States |
| Aredale | 68 | Human settlement in Butler County, Iowa, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Shell Rock distances to largest Iowa cities
