Waukon, Iowa
Waukon: City in Iowa
About
Waukon is a city located in the county of Allamakee in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,897 and a population density of 506 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,600 inhabitants.
The city was created 171 years ago in 1852.
Quick Facts about Waukon
| Population : | 3,600 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Allamakee County |
| Postal code : | 52172 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 563 |
| Area : | 7.7 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,237 feet / 377 meters |
| Capital city : | Waukon is capital of Allamakee County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1853 (171 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 14:49:16 (30th October 2024) |
| Density : | 467 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.25% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Waukon is located at 43°16'10"N 91°28'33"W (43.2694200, -91.4757000).
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Official website of Waukon
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Waukon decreased by 8.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,897 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,871 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,848 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,816 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,770 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,717 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,691 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,676 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,679 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,625 | -1.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,600 | -0.69% | estimation process |
People born in Waukon (7)
People born in Waukon, including judge Joseph Taggart, epidemiologist Michael T. Osterholm, politician Alexander Snitker, .
List
- Cletus F. O'Donnell (Catholic bishop) he was born in 22/08/1917
- Mark Farley (American football coach) he was born in 05/04/1963
- Bill Orr (First Gentleman of Nebraska) he was born in 15/03/1935
- Gregory D. Hager (computer scientist) he was born in 09/05/1961
Schools in Waukon
College & universities near Waukon, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153834 | Luther College | Decorah (IA) | 52101-1045 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Waukon, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSE | La Crosse | St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets | RAIL |
| WIN | Winona station | 65 East Mark Street | RAIL |
| TOH | Tomah | North Superior Ave. and Washington St. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Waukon , Minnesota township in Norman County, Minnesota with a population of 106 people.
Other cities in Allamakee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Allamakee County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Postville | 2,033 | City in Iowa, United States of America |
| Lansing | 933 | Human settlement in Allamakee County, Iowa, United States of America |
| New Albin | 498 | City in Allamakee County, Iowa, United States |
| Harpers Ferry | 326 | City in Iowa |
| Waterville | 142 | City in Allamakee County, Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Waukon distances to largest Iowa cities
