Barnum, IA, is a small town of just 443 people located in Webster County. Its population density is 14 people per square mile, significantly lower than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. The local businesses in Barnum include an antique store, a flower shop and a barbershop. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing, hiking, camping and boating at nearby Badger Lake. There are also several organizations such as a Lions Club and Rotary Club that serve the community. Local sporting events include basketball games at the school gymnasium and football games in the fall.
The population in Barnum (zip 50518) is 443. There are 14 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Barnum (zip 50518) is 27.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Barnum (zip 50518) is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Barnum (zip 50518)
- 54.0% are married
- 2.5% are divorced
- 31.0% are married with children
- 14.7% have children, but are single
Race in Barnum (zip 50518)
- 84.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 16.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander