Packwood, IA is a small rural community in the southeastern part of the state with a population of 500 people and a population density of 296 people per square mile. This small town is home to several local businesses, such as Packwood Market, Packwood Hardware Store, and Packwood Cafe. There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities available for residents and visitors alike, including biking on the nearby trails, fishing on the lakes near town, or taking a walk through one of Packwood’s many parks. The Packwood Community Center offers a variety of services and events such as youth sports programs, exercise classes, art shows and educational seminars throughout the year. Local sporting events are also popular in Packwood with baseball games held at the town's park during the summer months and basketball tournaments during winter months at the nearby high school.
The population in Packwood is 500. There are 658 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Packwood is 37.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Packwood is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Packwood
- 59.9% are married
- 11.2% are divorced
- 36.9% are married with children
- 13.8% have children, but are single
Race in Packwood
- 95.5% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander