What is the population of Schleswig, Iowa?

Schleswig has a population of approximately 831 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Schleswig, Iowa located?

Schleswig is located in Iowa, United States, at approximate coordinates 42.1610°, -95.4346°.

What is the median household income in Schleswig?

The median household income in Schleswig is approximately $73,315 based on the most recent open data.

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Schleswig

Total population

831

Median home value

$163,600

17.7%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$73,315

Schleswig$73k

National$74k

Elevation458 m

Land area3.39 km²

Weather54°F · Clear

Coordinates42.16°, -95.43°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

458 m

Area

3.39 km²

head of government

Beth Winquist

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Schleswig is a city in Crawford County, Iowa, United States. The population was 830 at the time of the 2020 census.

History & geography

History

Schleswig was laid out in 1899. The city was named after the Schleswig in Germany and Denmark, from which the original settlers came.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

41.6

Median home value

$163,600

Housing units

449

Poverty rate

12.9%

Unemployment

1.2%

Race & ethnicity

White

65.1%

Black

1.1%

Asian

4.2%

Hispanic

28.9%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

42.1610

Longitude

-95.4346

Water area

0.01 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Overnight

54°F

Clear

Wednesday

75°F

Sunny

Wednesday Night

51°F

Partly Cloudy

Thursday

71°F

Mostly Sunny

Thursday Night

55°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Friday

78°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Forecast for Schleswig, IA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

31%

Diabetes

9.9%

Adult obesity

40.5%

Binge drinking

22.9%

Adult smoking

16%

No leisure activity

26.3%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

1,464

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
60
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
52
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
47
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
43
House Sparrow
Passer domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
43
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
43
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis (Gmelin, 1788) · Aves
34
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
34

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Denison Middle School
Middle · Denison · 502 students · 16.2:1 ratio
Schleswig Elementary School
Elementary · Schleswig · 69 students · 9.9:1 ratio
Schleswig Middle School
Middle · Schleswig · 54 students · 27:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)

Largest magnitude

2.7

Largest event

2021-06-30

Most recent

M 2.7 — 2021-06-30
4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

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Notable people from here

Geography & sun

Nearby airports

Public attention

Books about this place

Recent natural events nearby

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Common Eastern Bumble Bee

Bombus impatiens

Seen 2026-08-24

Chickweed Geometer Moth

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Silver-spotted Skipper

Epargyreus clarus

Seen 2026-07-26

Black-and-gold Bumble Bee

Bombus auricomus

Seen 2026-07-26

Brown-belted Bumble Bee

Research-grade observations from iNaturalist (within ~15 mi).

Nearest stream gauge

Events

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Sources

• Wikipedia
• US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
• NOAA National Weather Service
• Wikidata
• USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
• NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
• GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
• iNaturalist
• CDC PLACES