Spirit Lake, Iowa
Spirit Lake: city in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States
About
Spirit Lake is a city located in the county of Dickinson in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,840 and a population density of 409 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,251 inhabitants.
The city was created 147 years ago in 1878.
Quick Facts about Spirit Lake
| Population | 5,251 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| County | Dickinson County |
| Postal code | 51360 |
| Phone Area Codes | 712 |
| Area | 11.83 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.4222,-95.1022 |
| Altitude | 1,473 feet / 449 meters |
| Capital city | Spirit Lake is capital of Dickinson County |
| Establishment | October 14, 1878 (147 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 00:08:54 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 444 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.83% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 55℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Spirit Lake is located at 43°25'20"N 95°6'8"W (43.4221800, -95.1022200).
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Official website of Spirit Lake
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Spirit Lake increased by 7.83% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,840 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,907 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,941 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,920 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,918 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,987 | 1.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,021 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,095 | 1.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,064 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,155 | 1.77% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,251 | 1.83% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Spirit Lake
1Dickinson County Recorder
1802 Hill Ave #1500, Spirit Lake, IA 51360 View details
Phone: +17123361495 | Website available
People born in Spirit Lake (10)
People born in Spirit Lake, including politician Berkley Bedell, politician Harry E. Narey, Iowa politician Bill Northey, .
More notable people
- Shannon Brown (American musician) she was born in 23/07/1973
- Gene Ficken (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1944
- Kent Tritle (American classical organist and choral conductor) he was born in 26/08/1960
- Margaret Hance (American politician) she was born in 02/07/1923
- Roy Laverne Stephenson (United States federal judge) he was born in 14/03/1917
- George Knapp Abbott (American surgeon) he was born in 04/01/1880
- Zach Whiting (American politician from Iowa) he was born in 17/12/1987
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Spirit Lake, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 381486 | Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake | Spirit Lake (IA) | 51360 |
| 153533 | Iowa Lakes Community College | Estherville (IA) | 51334-2295 |
| 457679 | Avalon School of Cosmetology | Worthington (MN) | 56187 |
Closest post offices linked to Spirit Lake.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Spirit Lak Post Office | Spirit Lake (IA) | 51360 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Spirit Lake, Idaho city in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States with a population of 2,533 people.
Other cities in Dickinson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dickinson County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Milford | 3,043 | City in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Arnolds Park | 1,354 | City in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States |
| Lake Park | 1,132 | City in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Okoboji | 803 | Township in Dickinson County, Iowa |
| Orleans | 614 | City in Dickinson County, Iowa, USA |
| Wahpeton | 353 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Terril | 338 | Human settlement in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States of America |
| West Okoboji | 303 | Human settlement in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Superior | 124 | Human settlement in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Spirit Lake distances to largest Iowa cities