Ralston

City in Carroll County, Iowa

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Ralston is a city in Carroll County, Iowa, with 81 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,129 ft (344 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Scranton, 4.4 miles E.

About Ralston

Ralston is a city in Carroll and Greene counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 81 at the time of the 2020 census.

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Median household income
$62,917
Median home value
$83,000
Median age
38.8
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Ralston, IA population

Ralston had 81 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census81
Density41 per sq mi (16 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Ralston at a glance

StateIowa (IA)
CountyCarroll County
TypeCity
Population81 (2020)
Land area1.97 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Elevation1,129 ft (344 m)
Coordinates42.0419° N, 94.6293° W
ZIP code51459
Census code (GEOID)1965505

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Frequently asked questions about Ralston

What county is Ralston in?

Ralston is in Carroll County, Iowa.

What is the population of Ralston, IA?

81 people lived in Ralston at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Ralston, IA?

The ZIP code of Ralston is 51459.

What is the elevation of Ralston?

1,129 feet (344 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Ralston?

Scranton (4.4 mi), Glidden (5.1 mi), Lidderdale (9.7 mi), Lanesboro (10.2 mi), Willey (10.8 mi).

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