Anamosa, IA is a small city located in Jones County. It has a population of 5,332 and a population density of 2,197 people per square mile. Anamosa is home to many local businesses such as the Anamosa State Penitentiary Museum, the Anamosa Family Aquatic Center, and many unique restaurants. There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities available such as fishing at Wapsipinicon State Park and camping at Backbone State Park. Other organizations such as Oasis Community Services provide support for those in need. The city also hosts several local sporting events including the annual Anamosa High School Cross Country Invitational.
The population in Anamosa is 5,332. There are 2,113 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Anamosa is 42.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Anamosa is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Anamosa
- 40.7% are married
- 16.2% are divorced
- 21.0% are married with children
- 26.6% have children, but are single
Race in Anamosa
- 85.7% are White
- 7.2% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 1.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander