Arthur, Iowa

Arthur, Iowa
City

Location of Arthur, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°20′7″N 95°20′48″W / 42.33528°N 95.34667°W / 42.33528; -95.34667Coordinates: 42°20′7″N 95°20′48″W / 42.33528°N 95.34667°W / 42.33528; -95.34667
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Ida
Area[1]
 • Total 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2)
 • Land 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 1,293 ft (394 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 206
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 207
 • Density 1,373.3/sq mi (530.2/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 51431
Area code(s) 712
FIPS code 19-03115
GNIS feature ID 0454245

Arthur is a city in Ida County, Iowa, United States. The population was 206 at the 2010 census.

History

Arthur was platted in 1885.[4] It was named for Chester A. Arthur, 21st President of the United States.[4]

Geography

Arthur is located at 42°20′7″N 95°20′48″W / 42.33528°N 95.34667°W / 42.33528; -95.34667 (42.335225, -95.346658).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.15 square miles (0.39 km2), all of it land.[1]

Demographics

Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1900162—    
1910215+32.7%
1920290+34.9%
1930249−14.1%
1940254+2.0%
1950243−4.3%
1960265+9.1%
1970273+3.0%
1980288+5.5%
1990272−5.6%
2000245−9.9%
2010206−15.9%
2014205−0.5%
2015204−0.5%
Source:"American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau.  and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 206 people, 95 households, and 60 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,373.3 inhabitants per square mile (530.2/km2). There were 113 housing units at an average density of 753.3 per square mile (290.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White, 0.5% African American, and 1.5% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 95 households of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.8% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 21% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.68.

The median age in the city was 47.5 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.4% were from 25 to 44; 31.1% were from 45 to 64; and 21.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 245 people, 112 households, and 62 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,600.1 people per square mile (630.6/km²). There were 117 housing units at an average density of 764.1 per square mile (301.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 112 households out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.6% were non-families. 42.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 29.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 81.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,833, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,007. About 4.7% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 10.2% of those sixty five or over.

References

  1. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-24. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
  3. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-06-17. Retrieved 2013-05-23.
  4. 1 2 Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 39.
  5. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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