Weldon, Iowa facts for kids
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Weldon, Iowa
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Weldon's welcome sign
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Location of Weldon, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Clarke, Decatur |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| • Land | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 136 |
| • Density | 701.03/sq mi (271.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50264
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-83190 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397245 |
Weldon is a city in Clarke and Decatur counties of the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 136 at the time of the 2020 census.
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History
Weldon got its start in the year 1880, following construction of the Humeston and Shenandoah Railroad through the territory. The Weldon Depot, which operated from 1881 to 1946, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.18 square miles (0.47 km2), all land.
The town is divided by the Clarke-Decatur county line — one half in Clarke County, and the other half in Decatur County.
Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 308 | — |
| 1920 | 323 | +4.9% |
| 1930 | 298 | −7.7% |
| 1940 | 250 | −16.1% |
| 1950 | 229 | −8.4% |
| 1960 | 202 | −11.8% |
| 1970 | 155 | −23.3% |
| 1980 | 187 | +20.6% |
| 1990 | 151 | −19.3% |
| 2000 | 145 | −4.0% |
| 2010 | 125 | −13.8% |
| 2020 | 136 | +8.8% |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 125 people, 54 households, and 31 families living in the city. The population density was 694.4 inhabitants per square mile (268.1/km2). There were 58 housing units at an average density of 322.2 per square mile (124.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.2% White and 0.8% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.
There were 54 households, of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.6% were non-families. 38.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 3.06.
The median age in the city was 46.4 years. 20.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.8% were from 25 to 44; 38.4% were from 45 to 64; and 16% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.
See also
In Spanish: Weldon (Iowa) para niños
