Mystic, IA is a small town located in Appanoose County with a population of 337 people as of 2019. It has an area of 2.39 square miles and a population density of 141 people per square mile compared to the US average of 93 people per square mile. Mystic is known for its small-town charm, friendly atmosphere, and many local businesses, outdoor activities, organizations and sporting events. \n Local businesses include Johnson's Auto Repair, Myrtie Mae's Antiques & Collectables, The Main Street Café & Bakery and Christine’s Hair Salon & Spa. Year round outdoor activities available include fishing at Mystic Lake Park, hiking trails around Cedar Creek Lake and camping at Big Creek State Park. Other organizations in the community include the Mystic Community Center, Mystic Lions Club and the Chamber of Commerce. Local sporting events consist of the annual Soccer Tournament held every summer at Cedar Creek Lake Park as well as youth baseball teams that compete throughout the year in various tournaments hosted by nearby towns.
The population in Mystic is 337. There are 116 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Mystic is 36.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Mystic is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Mystic
- 48.0% are married
- 13.8% are divorced
- 28.3% are married with children
- 25.8% have children, but are single
Race in Mystic
- 99.2% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander