Moulton, Iowa
Moulton: City in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States
About
Moulton is a city located in the county of Appanoose in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 605. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 580 inhabitants.
The city was created 157 years ago in 1866.
Quick Facts about Moulton
| Population : | 580 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Appanoose County |
| Postal code : | 52572 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0% |
| Land as percent of area : | 100% |
| Altitude : | 991 feet / 302 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1867 (157 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:58:01 (21st December 2024) |
| Population growth : | -4.31% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Moulton is located at 40°41'9"N 92°40'39"W (40.6858500, -92.6774100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Moulton decreased by 4.31% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 605 | - | census |
| 2011 | 603 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 596 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 594 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 595 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 591 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 585 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 573 | -2.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 577 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 578 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 580 | 0.34% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,641 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,861 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,876 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,836 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 10.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.3% |
| White only, percent : | 90.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 11.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 80.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 379 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.7% |
Moulton zip code is 52572.
County name: Appanoose, County
fips: 19007
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $95,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,142 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $521 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $849 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,219 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.60 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 91.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 16.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 10,660 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,209 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 701 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 108,708 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,883 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $53,341 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,362 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 266 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 147 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 78 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 231 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 61 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 171 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 582.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 10.02 |
People born in Moulton (1)
American politician Don C. Edwards was born in Moulton
Schools in Moulton
College & universities near Moulton, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154165 | Iowa School of Beauty-Ottumwa | Ottumwa (IA) | 52501 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Moulton, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTM | Ottumwa station | 210 West Main Street | RAIL |
| LAP | La Plata | 535 N. Owensby St. | RAIL |
| MTP | Mount Pleasant | 418 North Adams Street | RAIL |
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
| FMD | Fort Madison station | 1601 20th Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Moulton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Moulton Post Office | Moulton (IA) | 52572 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Moulton , Alabama city in Alabama with a population of 3,201 people.
- Moulton , Ohio human settlement in Ohio, United States of America with a population of 1,614 people.
- Moulton , Texas human settlement in Lavaca County, Texas, United States of America with a population of 903 people.
Other cities in Appanoose County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Appanoose County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Centerville | 5,414 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Moravia | 638 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Orleans | 591 | City in Dickinson County, Iowa, USA |
| Mystic | 410 | City in Iowa |
| Cincinnati | 345 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Exline | 154 | Human settlement in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Unionville | 95 | Human settlement in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Numa | 89 | Human settlement in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Rathbun | 72 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Plano | 67 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Udell | 44 | Township in Appanoose County, Iowa |
