Soldier, Iowa
Soldier: city in Iowa, United States
About
Soldier is a city located in the county of Monona in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 174 and a population density of 229 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 168 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Soldier
| Population | 168 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| County | Monona County |
| Postal code | 51572 |
| Area | 0.76 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.9853,-95.7795 |
| Altitude | 1,165 feet / 355 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 05:15:13 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 221 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.57% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 63℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Soldier is located at 41°59'7"N 95°46'46"W (41.9852700, -95.7794500).
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Weather
63°F
Sunny
2 to 9 mph WNW
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 63. West northwest wind 2 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Soldier decreased by 3.57% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 174 | - | census |
| 2011 | 174 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 172 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 170 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 168 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 167 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 166 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 164 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 165 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 164 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 168 | 2.38% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 13,359 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 14,666 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -8.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 13,086 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 14,666 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 22.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.7% |
| White only, percent : | 97.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 96.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,123 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.8% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 7,039 |
Soldier zip code is 51572.
County name: Monona, County
fips: 19133
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 7,039 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 77.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $83,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $984 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $456 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $664 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 6 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,977 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.24 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.2% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 36,698 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 24,649 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 130,469 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,107 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $48,417 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,534 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.1% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 262 |
| 2019 total employment : | 2,064 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 70,827 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -10.1% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 641 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 788 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 424 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 273 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 35 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 716 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 703 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 27.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 539.24 |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Soldier, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181419 | Nebraska Indian Community College | Macy (NE) | 68039-0428 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Soldier, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMA | Omaha | 1003 S. 9th Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Soldier.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Soldier Post Office | Soldier (IA) | 51572 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Soldier, Kansas city in Kansas, USA with a population of 15,086 people.
Other cities in Monona County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Monona County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Onawa | 2,766 | City in Iowa |
| Mapleton | 1,147 | City in Monona County, Iowa, United States |
| Whiting | 721 | City in Monona County, Iowa, United States |
| Ute | 337 | City in Monona County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Moorhead | 202 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Blencoe | 196 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Castana | 133 | Human settlement in Monona County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Turin | 63 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Rodney | 57 | City in Monona County, Iowa |