Ackley, Iowa
Ackley: City in Iowa, America
About
Ackley is a city located in the county of Hardin in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,589 and a population density of 247 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,485 inhabitants.
The city was created 172 years ago in 1851.
Quick Facts about Ackley
| Population : | 1,485 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Hardin County |
| Postal code : | 50601 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 641 |
| Area : | 6.43 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,093 feet / 333 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1852 (172 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 00:11:51 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 231 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ackley is located at 42°33'15"N 93°3'12"W (42.5541500, -93.0532600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ackley decreased by 7% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,589 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,575 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,573 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,560 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,558 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,546 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,537 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,520 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,509 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,498 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,485 | -0.88% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,213 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,586 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,814 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,586 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 2.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 10.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 29.9% |
| White only, percent : | 72.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 25.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 67.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 567 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.7% |
Ackley zip code is 50601.
County name: Hardin, County
fips: 19083
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $101,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $949 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $399 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $535 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,172 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.20 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 77.7% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 74.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 69.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 69.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 16.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.4% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 144,177 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 51,778 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $6,106 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,885 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $17,294 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 217 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 82 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 94 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 177 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 31 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 168 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,478.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.81 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $122,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,145 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $464 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $939 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 53,652 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.49 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 235,953 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 940,369 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 9,321,965 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,498,329 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,170 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $49,619 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,803 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 11,614 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,003 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,656 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,812 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,394 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,086 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 10,079 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,899.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 34.38 |
People born in Ackley (2)
People born in Ackley, including baseball player Art Reinhart, victim of the COVID-19 pandemic: Served as the Iowa president of the League of Women Voters. Janice L. McNelly, .
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Schools in Ackley
College & universities near Ackley, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153296 | Ellsworth Community College | Iowa Falls (IA) | 50126 |
Other cities in Hardin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hardin County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa Falls | 4,940 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Eldora | 2,571 | City in Hardin County, Iowa, United States |
| Hubbard | 793 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Alden | 726 | City in Iowa, the United States of America |
| Radcliffe | 517 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Union | 373 | City in Hardin County, Iowa, United States |
| Steamboat Rock | 298 | Human settlement in Hardin County, Iowa, United States of America |
| New Providence | 220 | City in Hardin County, Iowa, United States |
| Whitten | 140 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Buckeye | 107 | Township in Hardin County, Iowa |
| Owasa | 41 | Human settlement in Hardin County, Iowa, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Ackley distances to largest Iowa cities
