Ida Grove, Iowa

Ida Grove is a city in Ida County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,142 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Ida County.

History

Founded in 1871, the town now known as "Old Ida Grove" was located on the north side of the river. However, when the railroad was built through the neighborhood in 1877 on the south side, Ida Grove was relocated there.

Ida Grove was incorporated on May 31, 1878, and was named for the county, which was named for Mount Ida in Greece.

Geography

Ida Grove is located at 42°20′40″N 95°28′14″W / 42.34444°N 95.47056°W / 42.34444; -95.47056 (42.344394, -95.470540). It is situated on the Maple River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.11 square miles (5.46 km²), of which, 2.10 square miles (5.44 km²) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km²) is water.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 2,142 people, 966 households, and 590 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,020.0 inhabitants per square mile (393.8/km²). There were 1,080 housing units at an average density of 514.3 per square mile (198.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.