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The current estimated population of Ackley is 1,550, with 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained stable, with slight growth due to its agricultural roots and strong community atmosphere.

City Facts

  • Founded: 1857
  • County: Hardin and Franklin Counties
  • Land Area: 2.0 square miles
  • Population Density: 775 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 641
  • Zip Code: 50601

Geography and Location

Ackley is located in northern Iowa, straddling the border between Hardin and Franklin counties. The town is situated about 30 miles east of Mason City and 80 miles north of Des Moines, providing access to larger urban centers while maintaining its small-town character. Ackley is surrounded by fertile farmland, with agriculture playing a dominant role in the local economy, particularly in corn and soybean production. The town is known for its strong community ties, with local events, schools, and churches serving as central hubs for residents. Ackley’s rural setting, with its wide-open spaces and access to outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing, offers a peaceful lifestyle in the heart of Iowa’s agricultural region.

Demographics

Median resident age: 44.1 years
Median household income: $36,250
Median house value: $48,700

Population by Race

Races in Ackley:

  • White Non-Hispanic (90.9%)
  • Hispanic (8.2%)
  • Other race (4.5%)
  • Two or more races (1.3%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (54.7%), Irish (6.7%), English (6.1%), United States (6.1%), Dutch (4.6%), Norwegian (3.4%).

Land area: 2.5 square miles

Map of Ackley, IA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ackley

  • High school or higher: 73.9%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 14.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
  • Unemployed: 3.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ackley city

  • Never married: 19.4%
  • Now married: 61.6%
  • Separated: 0.1%
  • Widowed: 13.3%
  • Divorced: 5.5%

7.5% Foreign born (6.5% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: +91 (+5.3%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Ackley:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ackley:

  • MASON CITY MUNI (about 45 miles; MASON CITY, IA; Abbreviation: MCW)
  • WATERLOO MUNI (about 46 miles; WATERLOO, IA; Abbreviation: ALO)
  • FORT DODGE REGIONAL (about 79 miles; FORT DODGE, IA; Abbreviation: FOD)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ackley:

  • ACKLEY MUNI (about 2 miles; ACKLEY, IA; Abbreviation: 4C7)
  • IOWA FALLS MUNI (about 16 miles; IOWA FALLS, IA; Abbreviation: IFA)
  • HAMPTON MUNI (about 16 miles; HAMPTON, IA; Abbreviation: HPT)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ackley:

  • NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 43 miles; MASON CITY, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,161)
  • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 46 miles; AMES, IA; Full-time enrollment: 24,473)
  • HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 49 miles; WATERLOO, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,292)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA (about 52 miles; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Full-time enrollment: 12,524)
  • DES MOINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 69 miles; ANKENY, IA; Full-time enrollment: 6,959)
  • IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 79 miles; FT DODGE, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,807)
  • DRAKE UNIVERSITY (about 79 miles; DES MOINES, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,227)

Schools

Public high school in Ackley:

  • AGWSR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 245; Location: 918 4TH AVENUE; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Ackley:

  • ACKLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 208; Location: 511 STATE ST.; Grades: KG – 05)

Libraries

Library in Ackley:

  • ACKLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $39,291; Location: 401 STATE STREET; 13,247 books; 178 audio materials; 741 video materials; 53 serial subscriptions)

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