Peterson, Iowa

Peterson: Human settlement in Clay County, Iowa, United States of America

About

Peterson is a city located in the county of Clay in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 334 and a population density of 238 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 304 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Peterson

Population : 304 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Iowa (United States)
County : Clay County
Postal code : 51047
Area : 1.4 km2
Altitude : 1,250 feet / 381 meters
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 06:42:09 (5th November 2024)
Density : 217 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -9.87% (2010-2020)

Geography

Peterson is located at 42°55'5"N 95°20'38"W (42.9180300, -95.3438900).

Peterson map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Peterson decreased by 9.87% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 334 - census
2011 328 -1.83% estimation process
2012 328 0% estimation process
2013 324 -1.23% estimation process
2014 322 -0.62% estimation process
2015 322 0% estimation process
2016 316 -1.9% estimation process
2017 312 -1.28% estimation process
2018 310 -0.65% estimation process
2019 309 -0.32% estimation process
2020 304 -1.64% estimation process

Peterson zip code is 51047. County name: Clay, County fips: 19041

People born in Peterson (1)

American baseball player Wattie Holm was born in Peterson

Schools in Peterson

College & universities near Peterson, IA

Code Name City ZIP
153339 Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Storm Lake Storm Lake (IA) 50588

Post offices near Peterson

Post Office Name City ZIP
Peterson Post Office Peterson (IA) 51047

Other places with the same name (2)

  • Peterson , Minnesota human settlement in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 198 people.

Other cities in Clay County

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

City Name Population Title
Spencer 10,989 City in the state of Iowa (United States)
Everly 541 City in Iowa, USA
Royal 400 Town in Iowa
Fostoria 219 City in Iowa
Dickens 168 Park in Clay County, Iowa, United States of America
Webb 126 City in Clay County, Iowa, United States
Greenville 67 City in Clay County, Iowa, United States
Rossie 67 City in Clay County, Iowa, United States
Gillett Grove 47 Human settlement in Clay County, Iowa, United States of America