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Crystal Lake, Iowa
Location of Crystal Lake, Iowa
Location of Crystal Lake, Iowa
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Hancock
Area
 • Total 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2)
 • Land 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,273 ft (388 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 253
 • Density 1,020.16/sq mi (393.93/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50432
Area code(s) 641
FIPS code 19-17670
GNIS feature ID 0455748
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Crystal Lake is a city in Hancock County, Iowa, United States. The population was 253 at the 2020 census.

History

Crystal Lake was platted in 1898, and incorporated as a city in 1899.

Geography

Crystal Lake is located at 43°13′25″N 93°47′31″W / 43.22361°N 93.79194°W / 43.22361; -93.79194 (43.223564, -93.792073).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.26 square miles (0.67 km2), all land.

The city of Crystal Lake is located on the south shore of Crystal Lake, a popular fishing location.

Demographics

Historical populations
Year Pop. ±%
1900 246 —    
1910 143 −41.9%
1920 191 +33.6%
1930 271 +41.9%
1940 301 +11.1%
1950 286 −5.0%
1960 267 −6.6%
1970 276 +3.4%
1980 314 +13.8%
1990 266 −15.3%
2000 285 +7.1%
2010 250 −12.3%
2020 253 +1.2%
Source: and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census
Crystal LakeIowaPopPlot
The population of Crystal Lake, Iowa from US census data

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 250 people, 121 households, and 69 families residing in the city. The population density was 961.5 inhabitants per square mile (371.2/km2). There were 140 housing units at an average density of 538.5 per square mile (207.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 1.6% African American, 0.4% Native American, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.0% of the population.

There were 121 households, of which 19.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.5% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.0% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.65.

The median age in the city was 47.8 years. 18% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.4% were from 25 to 44; 33.6% were from 45 to 64; and 22.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

Education

Residents are part of the Forest City Community School District. It was a part of the Woden–Crystal Lake Community School District until July 1, 2013, when it consolidated into the Forest City district.

See also

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