What is the population of Van Wert?

The population of Van Wert, IA is 208.

Where is Van Wert located?

Van Wert, IA is located at latitude 40.8697200 and longitude -93.7930000. It is in United States.

What is the area of Van Wert?

The area of Van Wert, IA is 0.867648 km².

What is the elevation of Van Wert?

Van Wert, IA has an elevation of 354 meters (1161 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Van Wert in?

Van Wert, IA is in the America/Chicago time zone.

What state is Van Wert in?

Van Wert is in the state of Iowa, United States.

What county is Van Wert, IA in?

Van Wert is in Decatur County, Iowa.

How has the population of Van Wert changed?

The population of Van Wert, IA has decreased from 230 (2010) to 208 (2020), a change of -9.6%.

Van Wert, IA - Geographic Facts & Maps

Van Wert: human settlement in Decatur County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Van Wert is a city located in the county of Decatur in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 230 and a population density of 265 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 208 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Van Wert

Population	208 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	Iowa (United States)
County	Decatur County
Postal code	50262
Area	0.87 km²
Latitude & Longitude	40.8697,-93.7930
Altitude	1,161 feet / 354 meters
Time Zone	America/Chicago
Local time	11:20:56 (6th November 2026)
Density	240 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	-9.57% (2010-2020)
Weather	40℉ Cloudy 7-days weather

Geography

Van Wert is located at 40°52'11"N 93°47'35"W (40.8697200, -93.7930000).

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Weather

40°F

Cloudy

7 to 12 mph N Tonight

Cloudy. Low around 40, with temperatures rising to around 42 overnight. North wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Van Wert decreased by 9.57% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	230	-	census
2011	218	-5.22%	estimation process
2012	216	-0.92%	estimation process
2013	212	-1.85%	estimation process
2014	212	0%	estimation process
2015	210	-0.94%	estimation process
2016	209	-0.48%	estimation process
2017	207	-0.96%	estimation process
2018	205	-0.97%	estimation process
2019	204	-0.49%	estimation process
2020	208	1.96%	estimation process

Van Wert zip code is 50262. County name: Decatur, County fips: 19053

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Van Wert, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
153366	Graceland University-Lamoni	Lamoni (IA)	50140

Nearby Transit Stations (3)

Rail and bus stations connected to Van Wert, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
OSC	Osceola	Main & East Clay Streets	RAIL
CRN	Creston	Pine and Adams Avenue	RAIL
OTM	Ottumwa station	210 West Main Street	RAIL

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Van Wert.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Van Wer Post Office	Van Wert (IA)	50262

Other cities in Decatur County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Decatur County , IA.

City Name	Population	Title
Lamoni	2,196	City in Iowa, United States
Leon	1,808	City in Iowa, USA

Van Wert, Iowa