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).
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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 |
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 |
