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Sabula, Iowa

Sabula is a city in Jackson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 506 at the 2020 census. Sabula is the site of Iowa's only island city. The island has a beach and a campground, as well as a harbor with boat docks and storage sheds to store boats during the winter. Sabula is the northern terminus of U.S. Route 67, a 1,560 mile (2,511 km) long north–south highway in the Central United States. The southern terminus of the route is at the United States–Mexico border in Presidio, Texas.

History
Sabula was established in 1835 when, according to legend, Isaac Dorman crossed the river from the Illinois side on a log and decided to settle on the present site of Sabula. Sabula is a name of French origin meaning "sand"; this refers to the sandy soil of the area.

In the late 19th century the principal industries in the community included a large "pearl button" factory—which produced buttons from clam shells harvested from large clam beds located in the river adjacent to the shoreline. (The factory is no longer there.) The thriving community also supported a large hog slaughtering industry.

The community did not actually become an island until the lock and dam system was constructed by the Army Corps of Engineers on the upper Mississippi in the 1930s. The construction of Lock and Dam No. 13 between Clinton, Iowa and Fulton, Illinois in 1939 left the lowlands west of the townsite permanently flooded, creating the "Island City," as the town is now known.

Geography
Sabula is located at 42.06778°N, -90.17417°W (42.067866, −90.174270).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.26 sqmi, of which 0.40 sqmi is land and 0.86 sqmi is water.

Sabula is connected to Iowa via a roadway that runs between two lakes and with Savanna, Illinois, by another roadway that leads to a bridge that crosses the Mississippi River.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 576 people, 270 households, and 157 families living in the city. The population density was 1440.0 PD/sqmi. There were 321 housing units at an average density of 802.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.1% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 270 households, of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.3% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.9% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.81.

The median age in the city was 45 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.6% were from 25 to 44; 29.6% were from 45 to 64; and 20.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 670 people, 308 households, and 182 families living in the city. The population density was 1,709.3 PD/sqmi. There were 337 housing units at an average density of 859.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.04% of the population.

There were 308 households, out of which 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.6% were non-families. 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.1% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 22.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,192, and the median income for a family was $39,688. Males had a median income of $29,000 versus $20,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,901. About 11.5% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.3% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

Government
Sabula has a post office and a community center. Fire protection is provided by the Sabula Volunteer Fire Department. The Sabula Fire Department protects everything within city limits as well as accident response in the ambulance district and is also available to respond mutual aid to other cities in Iowa and Illinois. Most of the city firefighters are certified as Iowa Firefighter Ones and Hazmat Operations. Quartered with the Fire Department is an Ambulance service also made up of volunteers which provides ambulances to the city and outlying areas. The Ambulance service operates two Basic Life Support Ambulances. Prior to the Sabula Ambulance (Originally called the "Emergency Unit") the local funeral home provided a for profit ambulance. In 1974 the Fire Chief created the Emergency Unit and brought the first trained EMTs to the city drawn from firemen. Sabula has a public works department that plows the roads in winter and provides other services. Police protection is provided by the Sabula Police and Jackson County Sheriffs Office.

Sabula has a Mayor-Council city government. Meetings and elections are held in city hall.

Education
Sabula is a part of the Easton Valley Community School District, formed in 2013 by the merger of the East Central Community School District and the Preston Community School District. East Central formed in 1974 by the merger of the Sabula Community School District and the Miles Community School District. At one point the former East Central district entered into a grade-sharing relationship with the Northeast Community School District, in that East Central residents attended Northeast secondary schools.

Sabula previously had a school in the community, and it first met in a settler's home in 1838. New campuses were built in 1856 and then in 1883. By circa 2012 the leadership of what would be the Easton Valley district was seeking to close the Sabula school due to potential future upkeep costs and because of how old it was. The Sabula school remained vacant until 2015, when the Easton Valley board voted unanimously in favor of demolishing it. The school district and the city government both agreed to demolition after considering other options and uses.

Religion
Sabula is served by three churches: Sabula United Methodist church (dating to 1839), St. Peter's Catholic Church (dating to the 1840s), Calvary Lutheran Church (built in 1944).

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Spragueville, Iowa

Spragueville is a city in Jackson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 92 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Spragueville is named for an early settler called Sprague, who arrived there in 1841 and established a gristmill.

Geography
Spragueville is located at 42.07556°N, -90.43°W (42.075500, -90.430023).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.67 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 81 people, 37 households, and 20 families living in the city. The population density was 120.9 PD/sqmi. There were 46 housing units at an average density of 68.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 37 households, of which 21.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.8% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.9% were non-families. 40.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.6% 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 3.05.

The median age in the city was 39.8 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.1% were from 25 to 44; 20.9% were from 45 to 64; and 19.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 56.8% male and 43.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 89 people, 42 households, and 29 families living in the city. The population density was 133.8 PD/sqmi. There were 43 housing units at an average density of 64.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.75% White, 1.12% Native American, and 1.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.25% of the population.

There were 42 households, out of which 19.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 19.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.53.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 15.7% under the age of 18, 13.5% from 18 to 24, 19.1% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 24.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $24,688. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,906. There were 16.0% of families and 15.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including 18.2% of under eighteens and 55.6% of those over 64.

Education
Spragueville is a part of the Easton Valley Community School District, formed in 2013 by the merger of the East Central Community School District and the Preston Community School District.

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Springbrook, Iowa

Springbrook is a small city in central Jackson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 143 at the time of the 2020 census.

Geography
Springbrook is located at 42.16194°N, -90.48°W (42.161997, -90.479878).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.60 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 144 people, 56 households, and 45 families living in the city. The population density was 240.0 PD/sqmi. There were 64 housing units at an average density of 106.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 56 households, of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.2% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 19.6% were non-families. 16.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.73.

The median age in the city was 44.8 years. 19.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 29.9% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.2% male and 45.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 182 people, 60 households, and 51 families living in the city. The population density was 319.2 PD/sqmi. There were 62 housing units at an average density of 108.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. There were 60 households, out of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.0% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.0% were non-families. 13.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $50,750, and the median income for a family was $51,667. Males had a median income of $26,429 versus $17,813 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,814. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.

Public services
Springbrook is a small town and therefore does not have much in the way of city services.

Police protection is provided by the Jackson County Sheriff's Department.

Springbrook has a volunteer fire department which provides fire protection and EMS services. The department has 33 firefighters, and 15 non-firefighter volunteers. Equipment includes one engine, one tanker, one brush truck, one ambulance and one UTV. Bellevue ambulance service provides transporting ambulance services to Springbrook and the surrounding area.

Education
Bellevue Community School District operates local area schools.

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St. Donatus, Iowa

St. Donatus is a city in Jackson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 120 at the time of the 2020 census. St. Donatus is known for its status as a Luxembourger village, with historic architecture and views along U.S. Route 52. It is the home of a historic Catholic church, which is dedicated to Saint Donatus of Muenstereifel, the town's namesake. It was formerly named Tete Des Morts, which is the name of a creek that flows through the village.

Geography
St. Donatus is located at 42.36056°N, -90.53889°W (42.360590, -90.538790).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.37 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 135 people, 54 households, and 39 families living in the city. The population density was 363.9 PD/sqmi. There were 57 housing units at an average density of 153.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 2.2% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.

There were 54 households, of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.8% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 44.3 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.7% were from 25 to 44; 33.3% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.9% male and 48.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 140 people, 53 households, and 41 families living in the city. The population density was 383.6 PD/sqmi. There were 53 housing units at an average density of 145.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 53 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.8% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.9% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,750, and the median income for a family was $42,000. Males had a median income of $32,083 versus $16,477 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,369. There were none of the families and 0.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 5.3% of those over 64.

Education
Dubuque Community School District operates local schools covering St. Donatus and areas to the north and west, while Bellevue Community School District operates local area schools covering areas to the southeast.

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Baxter, Iowa

Baxter is a city in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. Baxter is located 33 mi northeast of Des Moines. The population was 962 at the 2020 census.

History
Baxter was platted in 1883.

Geography
Baxter's longitude and latitude coordinates in decimal form are 41.824492, -93.150857.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.65 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,101 people, 427 households, and 296 families living in the city. The population density was 1693.8 PD/sqmi. There were 446 housing units at an average density of 686.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 427 households, of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.7% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 38.1 years. 27.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 16.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,052 people, 438 households, and 288 families living in the city. The population density was 1,607.2 PD/sqmi. There were 455 housing units at an average density of 695.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.86% White, 0.76% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.19% Asian, and 0.10% from two or more races.

There were 438 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,912, and the median income for a family was $42,411. Males had a median income of $31,150 versus $23,274 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,749. About 6.3% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 12.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Baxter Community School District operates local public schools.

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Colfax, Iowa

Colfax is a city in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. Colfax is located approximately 24 miles east of Des Moines. The town was founded in 1866, and was named after Schuyler Colfax, vice president under Ulysses S. Grant. The population was 2,255 at the time of the 2020 census. Newton is the county seat; both were named after Revolutionary War soldiers.

History
Colfax was laid out in 1866. It is named for Schuyler Colfax.

In its heyday, the city of Colfax had two main industries that drew thousands to the area: the mining of coal, and the use of the mineral springs discovered near the city.

The first large scale coal mine in Jasper County was the Watson No. 1 Mine, 5 miles southeast of town, connected to the Rock Island by a long railroad spur. From 1881 to 1900, the Jasper County Coal and Railway Company operated a number of mines north of Colfax. The Colfax Consolidated Coal Company formed in 1902, bringing the mines of Colfax under a common operator. They opened mine No. 8 in 1905; this was one of the best equipped mines in the state. The coal camp of Severs was run by this company.

United Mine Workers local 56 was organized in Colfax in 1899; by 1907, it had 352 members. Mine wages varied from $2.36 to $2.56 per day. In 1912, the UMW union had two locals based in Colfax, Local 56, with 350 members, and Local 671, with 230 members.

In the process of drilling for coal in 1875, a well containing high mineral content was discovered near Colfax. The city flourished with this new discovery, and over the next four decades, thousands of people visited the town to partake in the healing powers of the fourteen mineral springs there. Nine hotels offering mineral baths and spa treatments opened to house guests, and four bottling companies opened to produce bottled mineral water for the masses. In 1912–1913, the city received funding to build a Carnegie library. The library is still in use today. The booming business of the city's mineral springs industry declined and died out as the Great Depression swept the country.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.80 sqmi, of which 1.79 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

Demographics

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,093 people, 851 households, and 569 families residing in the city. The population density was 1169.3 PD/sqmi. There were 927 housing units at an average density of 517.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 851 households, of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.1% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 38.3 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,223 people, 837 households, and 585 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,632.4 PD/sqmi. There were 908 housing units at an average density of 666.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.25% White, 0.49% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.18% Asian, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.72% of the population.

There were 837 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.12.

Age spread: 29.2% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,006, and the median income for a family was $48,300. Males had a median income of $35,326 versus $22,150 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,662. About 5.2% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Colfax–Mingo Community School District operates area public schools. The Colfax and Mingo school districts consolidated on July 1, 1985.

Notable people

 * James Norman Hall (1887–1951) author best known for the novel Mutiny on the Bounty
 * Herschel F. Briles, United States Army soldier and recipient of the Medal of Honor
 * James B. Weaver (1833–1912), 1892 presidential candidate of the People's Party and mayor of Colfax from 1901 to 1903.
 * Joe Laws (1911-1979) American Football Player University of Iowa, Big 10 MVP 1933, Green Bay Packers 1934-1945, NFL Champion 1933,1939,1944, Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame 1972

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Kellogg, Iowa

Kellogg is a city in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. The population was 606 at the time of the 2020 census. It was originally named Manning's Station, then carried the names Jasper City, Kimball, and then finally Kellogg, named for the pioneer settler Judge Abel Avery Kellogg.

History
Kellogg was laid out in 1865 in anticipation of the Mississippi and Missouri Railroad being built through that territory. The railroad reached the town in 1866 and it was designated a station on the line. The terminus of the railroad remained in Kellogg for some time, fueling the early growth of the town.

Today, one of Kellogg's most notable features is the five-building Kellogg Museum complex. Its main building is the former Simpson Hotel, constructed in 1909. The museum complex also boasts an original one-room schoolhouse and a country church.

Geography
Kellogg is located at 41.71667°N, -92.9075°W (41.716641, -92.907563).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.37 sqmi, all land.

Highway 224 forms Kellogg's eastern boundary. The North Skunk River runs southeasterly along the town's southern edge.

ZIP codes
All addresses within Kellogg fall under the 50135 ZIP code. Most individuals receive mail at a post office box rather than at their residence.

Streets and addresses
Kellogg's streets are labeled only by name, for example, "Adair St." House numbers originate at the southeast corner of the town and increase as one moves west or north. Kellogg's business district, including the Kellogg Museum complex, is located on High St.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 599 people, 261 households, and 160 families living in the city. The population density was 1618.9 PD/sqmi. There were 299 housing units at an average density of 808.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 261 households, of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.7% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 40.6 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.8% were from 25 to 44; 31.7% were from 45 to 64; and 12.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 606 people, 248 households, and 169 families living in the city. The population density was 1,663.0 PD/sqmi. There were 282 housing units at an average density of 773.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.35% White, 0.17% African American, 0.50% Asian, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.83% of the population.

There were 248 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.96.

26.1% are under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,000, and the median income for a family was $44,083. Males had a median income of $34,722 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,161. About 2.7% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.

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Lambs Grove, Iowa

Lambs Grove is a city in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. The population was 174 as of the 2020 Census, down from 225 recorded in 2000.

Geography
Lambs Grove is located at 41.70111°N, -93.07833°W (41.701199, -93.078282).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.10 sqmi, all land. There is a small creek that flows through Lambs Grove. Hat Rock Park is located near the center of the town.

History
Lambs Grove was founded in 1927 by E. C. and Jennie Ogg and named after Richard Lamb, Jennie Ogg's father. It was incorporated on December 29, 1952.

On March 5, 2022, an EF4 tornado struck the town, although it was much weaker than it was earlier in its lifetime, damaging multiple homes and facilities.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 172 people, 73 households, and 52 families residing in the city. The population density was 1720.0 PD/sqmi. There were 80 housing units at an average density of 800.0 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 2.9% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.

There were 73 households, of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.6% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.8% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 47.5 years. 20.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 33.1% were from 45 to 64; and 20.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 225 people, 80 households, and 68 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,220.2 PD/sqmi. There were 80 housing units at an average density of 789.4 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 97.78% White and 2.22% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of the population.

There were 80 households, out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.8% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.0% were non-families. 12.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 30.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $56,000, and the median income for a family was $65,417. Males had a median income of $45,000 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,923. About 6.2% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.0% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

title: Lambs Grove, Iowa


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Lynnville, Iowa

Lynnville is a city in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. The population was 380 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Lynnville was laid out in 1856. The town was named for a linden grove near the original town site. Lynnville was incorporated in 1875.

Geography
Lynnville is located at 41.57806°N, -92.78556°W (41.577958, -92.785568).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.11 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 379 people, 163 households, and 114 families living in the city. The population density was 341.4 PD/sqmi. There were 174 housing units at an average density of 156.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 163 households, of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.9% were married couples living together, 1.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.1% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the city was 45.7 years. 23% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 34.1% were from 45 to 64; and 17.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.0% male and 47.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 366 people, 153 households, and 106 families living in the city. The population density was 608.2 PD/sqmi. There were 160 housing units at an average density of 265.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.73% White and 0.27% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.

There were 153 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 0.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,875, and the median income for a family was $50,750. Males had a median income of $31,750 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,976. About 3.7% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Lynnville is part of the Lynnville–Sully Community School District.

Healthcare
Lynnville area residents have access to healthcare services at the Lynnville Medical Clinic, located at 303 East St. When hospitalization is required the closest and most convenient hospital for residents is Grinnell Regional Medical Center, located at 210 4th Avenue in Grinnell.

title: Lynnville, Iowa


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Mingo, Iowa

Mingo is a city in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. The population was 302 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Mingo was platted in 1884. It is named from Mingo, Ohio, a city name derived from the historic Iroquoian Mingo people.

The city was originally established as a coal mining community, along with many of its neighboring communities.

Geography
Mingo is located at 41.76778°N, -93.28389°W (41.767764, -93.283772).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.61 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 302 people, 120 households, and 89 families living in the city. The population density was 495.1 PD/sqmi. There were 134 housing units at an average density of 219.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.7% African American, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 120 households, of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.8% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 36.3 years. 26.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 16.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.0% male and 54.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 269 people, 107 households, and 78 families living in the city. The population density was 544.9 PD/sqmi. There were 113 housing units at an average density of 228.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.88% White, and 1.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.86% of the population.

There were 107 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.6% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.2% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,341, and the median income for a family was $44,000. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,834. About 1.3% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 10.8% of those 65 or over.

Education
Colfax–Mingo Community School District operates area public schools. The Colfax and Mingo school districts consolidated on July 1, 1985.

Notable person

 * Alice Bellvadore Sams Turner (1859–1915), physician, writer
 * Carolyn Hunt (born 1937), First Lady of North Carolina

title: Mingo, Iowa


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Monroe, Iowa

Monroe is a city in Jasper and Marion counties in Iowa, United States. The population was 1,967 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Monroe was laid out in 1851 by Adam Tool and was originally called Tool's Point. The name was soon changed to Monroe. "Tool's point" is now the name of a park located in the city.

Geography
Monroe's longitude and latitude coordinates in decimal form are 41.521880, -93.103492.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.69 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,830 people, 770 households, and 527 families living in the city. The population density was 1082.8 PD/sqmi. There were 839 housing units at an average density of 496.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.7% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 770 households, of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.6% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 38.6 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 16.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,808 people, 753 households, and 521 families living in the city. The population density was 1,067.6 PD/sqmi. There were 802 housing units at an average density of 473.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.12% White, 0.17% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.33% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.77% of the population.

There were 753 households, out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.7% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.91.

26.3% are under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,837, and the median income for a family was $50,819. Males had a median income of $33,679 versus $25,256 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,518. About 3.1% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The PCM Community School District operates public schools serving the community. It was a part of the Monroe School District, known prior to July 1, 1978 as the New Monroe school district, until it merged with the Prairie City district into PCM on July 1, 1991. Monroe is home to Monroe Elementary School and PCM Community High School while the middle school is in Prairie City.

Notable people

 * Bucky O'Connor (1913–1958), head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team from 1949 to 1958
 * Bonnie Lucas (1956-), radio personality

title: Monroe, Iowa


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Newton, Iowa

Newton is the county seat of, and most populous city in, Jasper County, Iowa, United States. Located 30 mi east of Des Moines, Newton is in Central Iowa. As of the 2020 Census, the city population was 15,760. It is the home of Iowa Speedway and Maytag Dairy Farms.

Early history
Newton was founded in 1846 as Newton City, then shortened to Newton in 1847 and incorporated as a city in 1857. It was named to pair with Jasper County, following a common American naming scheme at the time in honor of Revolutionary War soldiers John Newton and William Jasper. In the late 19th century, Newton's growth was fueled by the development of coal mines in the region. The first significant mine in the area was the Couch mine of the Jasper County Coal and Railway Company, opened in the 1870s. For a while, it was the largest mine in the county, producing 70 tons per day. William Snooks opened a mine near Newton in 1886. In the early 20th century, large scale mining in the Newton area had declined, but there were still several mines in the area that were worked intermittently.

Maytag and the era of growth
In the 20th century, Newton was a manufacturing community, much of its growth derived from the washing machine industry. Its most distinctive landmark, the Jasper County Courthouse, was built in 1911.

Newton entered the national stage in 1938 when martial law was declared during a strike at the Maytag Washing Machine Company. Iowa governor Nelson Kraschel ordered the Iowa National Guard to protect the company with tanks and machine guns ready against the workers. With the backing of four troops (companies) of the 113th Cavalry Regiment, Maytag company beat the strike and forced workers to return to work with a 10% pay cut.

At the conclusion of World War II, the Maytag Washing Machine Company expanded its operations in Newton, becoming the Maytag Corporation. Known for its dependable line of washing machines and clothes dryers, the company later persuaded the town of Newton to change the name of its headquarters address in the city to "One Dependability Square." In 2001, a decision to cut labor costs resulted in a reduction of the labor force at the Newton plant in favor of newer Maytag facilities in Mexico. Layoffs at the Newton plant continued through 2005. Whirlpool's acquisition of Maytag in early 2006 led to speculation over the future of Maytag operations in Newton. On May 10, 2006, Whirlpool announced that it would close the Newton plant and corporate offices in the fall of 2007. The plant employed about 1,000 workers and the corporate offices employed about 800 at the time of the announcement.

In January 2007, Whirlpool said in a statement that it sold most of the Maytag headquarters complex to Iowa Telecommunications Services Inc., a Newton-based telephone company which would use the complex to consolidate employees in a single location.

Although the company did not disclose financial details, Newton economic development officials said Iowa Telecom paid $1.5 million for the buildings assessed at more than $12 million. The Maytag plant officially ended production on October 25, 2007.

"Newton's future" and the rebound after Maytag
After Maytag announced its departure, community leaders and City administration worked together to develop a plan to diversify Newton's economy. After the Maytag plant closed, unemployment skyrocketed—rising to almost 10%. In 2010, Jasper County had the highest unemployment rate of Iowa's 99 counties at 8.2%. However, in the following years, the unemployment rate dropped considerably—down to 5.4% in 2013. More impressively, Newton's population did not drop following the departure of Maytag. Newton has had a steady population of about 15,000 since the 1960s.

Between 2007 and 2017, the following companies started in or moved to Newton: Underwriter's Laboratory, Trinity Structural Towers, TPI Composites, Aureon, Walter G. Anderson, the Iowa Speedway, Health Enterprises, Engineered Plastics Company, Pact Manufacturing, Advanced Wheel Sales, and Hawkeye Stages.

Legacy Plaza, the former Maytag corporate campus, contains eight buildings dating back to the early 1900s. The site was donated to Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) by Reza Kargarzadeh in 2016. Some of the space is leased; current tenants include Compass Mortgage, DMACC Business Resources, Thombert, Aureon, Gezellig Brewing Company, Murph & Mary's Pub, CIRAS, Iowa Lean Consortium, Aerocare, MCG and Edward Jones.

Green manufacturing and sustainability
One of the industrial sectors Newton has attracted in recent years is green manufacturing. In December 2007, TPI Composites announced plans to open a plant to manufacture massive wind turbine blades, which are now in production. Today, TPI Composites employs over 1,100 people and has expanded its operations by 100,000 square feet as they began manufacturing composite bus bodies with Proterra.

Additionally, Trinity Structural Towers, a company which manufactures wind turbine towers, opened in 2008. President Barack Obama visited the Trinity Structural Towers plant on April 22, 2009, that year's Earth Day. While at the factory in Newton, the President said that he traveled to the factory to usher in "a new era of energy exploration in America."

Newton was awarded the National Sustainable Community of the Year Award (Small City Category) by Siemens and the US Chamber of Commerce in 2010 for its successful, pro-active approach to recovery.

Newton's future: a comprehensive plan
In 2012, the Newton City Council passed "Newton's Future: A Comprehensive Plan." The Comprehensive Plan was written with the input of Newton citizens and reflects the community's goals for the future; the top goals identified in the plan were to grow Newton's population with an emphasis toward targeting young families, increase employment opportunities, improve the City's curb appeal, and fill vacant buildings and increase local shopping options.

Arts and culture
Newton is passionate in its support of the arts and culture.

Visual arts and sculpture
Newton has an active arts community, with several non-profit organizations dedicated to the arts and many artists residing in the city.

The Iowa Sculpture Festival was an annual event hosted in Newton which began in 2002. The purpose and goal of the Iowa Sculpture Festival is to celebrate the development and growth of sculpture as an art form and to feature artists who create sculptures. The weekend-long event featured both local and internationally accomplished artists. The annual event ended in 2017.

Newton features more than 100 displays of public art with sculptures and painted murals throughout the community. The Iowa Sculpture Festival Committee sponsors a self-guided year-round sculpture and mural tour.

The Centre for Arts and Artists opened in Newton in 2005. The Centre for Arts and Artists is composed of 10 resident artist studios, a clay and kiln room, a therapeutic art room for children, a classroom, an extensive art and sculpture collection as well as a gift shop. Classes for all ages are taught at the Centre throughout the year.

Performing arts
In addition to having an active visual arts community, Newton also has an active music and theater community. Each summer, Newton hosts the Bowlful of Blues, a blues festival at the Maytag Bowl featuring renowned blues artists from across the county such as John Primer, Walter Trout, Shaun Murphy, Willie Kent, and others.

Additionally, the City of Newton puts on free weekly concerts at the Maytag Bowl throughout the summer in an event called "Concerts at the Bowl." This event features local bands of all genres. The Newton City Band, a full concert band composed of Newton citizens, also performs at this event.

The Newton Community Theater performs several shows each year ranging from large-cast musicals, such as Les Misérables, to small cast ensemble plays, such as The Dixie Swim Club.

Historic preservation
In February 2014, Newton was selected to take part in the Main Street Iowa program, which is a coordinating program for the Main Street America program and part of the Iowa Economic Development Authority. Newton Main Street is a 501(c)3 organization with a goal of economic development within the context of historic preservation. In September 2014, Newton's downtown was designated to the National Register of Historic Places. The district has 87 properties within it.

The Fred Maytag Park Historic District, which includes Maytag Bowl, Maytag Park and Maytag Pool, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in November 2010.

Newton has several other places listed on the National Register of Historic Places including the Thomas Arthur House, August H. Bergman House, Emerson Hough Elementary School, the Jasper County Courthouse, and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church.

The Jasper County Historical Museum is located on the southwest est side of Newton and features historical artifacts from throughout Newton's history, including many early-model washing machines manufactured by Maytag. The museum is managed by the Jasper County Historical Society.

Other arts and culture
Newton began hosting Newton Fest in 2015. The annual celebration is meant to celebrate the arts, food, music, history and more.

Newton also hosts the Miss Iowa USA and Miss Teen Iowa USA Pageants annually. The winners of these competitions go on to represent Iowa at the Miss USA Pageants.

Newton is home to one of America's first business aircraft. The aircraft was a Travel Air 6000 owned by Harry Ogg, owner of the Automatic Washing Machine Company and was named "Smiling Thru".

Entertainment, recreation and sports
In 1919, E.H. Maytag, the son of Maytag Appliance company founder F.L. Maytag, purchased a single Holstein cow to provide fresh clean milk to his children. Upon E.H.’s death in 1940, his sons Fred and Robert Maytag assumed leadership of the farms and Fred pursued his idea of creating a uniquely American blue cheese made from cow's milk. Maytag Dairy Farms collaborated with Iowa State University to pioneer the first great American blue cheese that could compete with classic European cheeses such as Roquefort made from sheep's milk. The cheese plant and caves were completed a year later and the first wheels of Maytag Blue Cheese were formed in October 1941. 77 years after Fred made the first wheels of Maytag Blue Cheese, the leadership of the company is transitioning to his grandchildren—the great-grandchildren of E.H. Maytag.

Newton has two historic movie theaters that are still in operation. The Valle Drive in is one of four drive-in theaters still in operation in Iowa. The Valle Drive in is the oldest of all of these theaters, having opened in 1948. The Capitol II Theater is located in the historic downtown district of Newton and has been in operation since April 1927; originally operating as a vaudeville theater. Newton is home to Iowa Speedway, a 7/8-mile racing track purchased by NASCAR in 2014. It is the only short track owned by NASCAR west of the Mississippi River. The track hosts a series of races throughout the summer, including IndyCar Series, Indy Lights and ARCA Menards Series races.

The Newton High School completes in class 4A athletics through the Iowa High School Athletic Association. The mascot of the high school is a Cardinal. The IHSAA athletics that Newton participates in includes: baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field, volleyball, and wrestling.

Newton is home to several parks and recreation areas. The City maintains 13 City parks and recreational areas, including the flagship park of the community, Maytag Park. Maytag Park is on the National Registrar of Historic Places. Amenities at Maytag Park include the Maytag Bowl—a historic bandshell, a public swimming pool, and a disc golf course. In addition to the City parks, Project AWAKE, a local non-profit organization, maintains the Newton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens as well as Sersland Park, a downtown park. The Newton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens occupies six acres of land and features over 150 species of trees, a rose garden, a butterfly garden, a water garden, and a native prairie.

Death of Rocky Marciano
On August 31, 1969, world boxing champion Rocky Marciano and two other occupants died when their airplane crashed in Newton. This was the third of a series of airplane accidents or incidents in Iowa involving celebrities, after a 1959 accident in Clear Lake and a 1960 incident in Carroll that involved a plane carrying the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team.

Educational opportunities
The Newton Community School District offers public K – 12 schools.

Newton Christian School offers private Preschool to 8th grade.

DMACC Newton Campus Community College

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.19 sqmi, all land.

Streets and addresses
Newton is divided into four quadrants: 1st Avenue divides the north and south segments of Newton, and 1st Street divides the east and west segments. Roads labeled as avenues run east and west, while roads labeled as streets run north and south. Newton's street numbering system also extends into rural Jasper County.

A typical street name would appear "E 5th St S". The east or west label comes first, followed by the street, then followed by the north or south label. This example indicates the street is in the southeast quadrant of Newton.

A typical avenue name would appear "N 5th Ave W". In the case of avenues, the north or south label comes first, followed by the avenue, and then followed by the east or west label. This example indicates the avenue is in the northwest quadrant of Newton.

All addresses within Newton fall within the 50208 ZIP Code.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Newton has a hot-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 15,254 people, 6,668 households, and 4,047 families residing in the city. The population density was 1363.2 PD/sqmi. There were 7,339 housing units at an average density of 655.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 6,668 households, of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.3% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 41.6 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 19.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 15,579 people, 6,713 households, and 4,269 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,518.9 PD/sqmi. There were 7,162 housing units at an average density of 698.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.55% White, 0.60% Asian, 0.39% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.21% of the population.

There were 6,713 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.84.

Age spread: 23.6% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,345, and the median income for a family was $49,977. Males had a median income of $37,248 versus $22,631 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,552. About 4.8% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.

Government
Newton is administered by a mayor and a six-person city council. The mayor is elected to a term of two years. Newton's current mayor is Michael Hansen. His predecessor was Charles 'Chaz' Allen. The city council consists of one member elected from each of Newton's four wards and two members elected at-large. The council members are elected to terms of four years. Regular meetings of the city council are held on the first and third Mondays of each month at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

Civil rights violations
The government in Newton has come under scrutiny for alleged civil rights violations against citizens exercising their First Amendment rights, including arresting and indicting a man for disorderly conduct after criticizing the police department during a city council public comment session. The Newton Police Department is also facing federal lawsuits for allegedly conducting false arrests and violating Fourth Amendment rights after videos surfaced of a college student being arrested and extensively interrogated in a police station on alleged charges of driving under the influence despite passing both field sobriety and breathalyzer tests on the motorway.

State and federal facilities
The United States Postal Service operates the Newton Post Office.

The Iowa Department of Corrections Newton Correctional Facility is in unincorporated Jasper County, near Newton.

Notable people

 * Matt Chatham, 3x Super Bowl champion, New England Patriots
 * Jay Clark, Olympic sport shooter
 * John C. Cook, politician, lawyer, judge
 * Nick Easley, awarded the 2019 Outback Bowl MVP while playing for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes
 * Edgar S. Furniss Jr., political scientist and educator
 * Lyle Goodhue, scientist and inventor, born in Jasper County and graduated from Newton High School
 * Sara Haines, Correspondent for ABC News and Good Morning America, co-host of The View, and host of The Chase
 * Emerson Hough, author
 * F.L. "Fritz" Maytag III, businessman and entrepreneur
 * Charles Murray, American policy writer and researcher, co-author of The Bell Curve
 * Sharon Needles, drag queen, winner of fourth season of reality television series RuPaul's Drag Race
 * Maurice H. Rees, Medical educator and Dean of University of Colorado School of Medicine from 1925 to 1945
 * Mike Spegal, professional poker player
 * Bessie Anderson Stanley, writer of the verse "Success", born in Newton
 * Nate Teut, former MLB player

Points of interest

 * Iowa Speedway
 * Jasper County Historical Museum
 * Newton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
 * Maytag Dairy Farms
 * Historic Maytag Park
 * Valle Drive In
 * Westwood Golf Course

Sister cities
Newton is currently twinned with:
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title: Newton, Iowa


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Oakland Acres, Iowa

Oakland Acres is a city in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. The population was 176 at the time of the 2020 census.

Geography
Oakland Acres is located at 41.71722°N, -92.825°W (41.717154, -92.825109).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.30 sqmi, of which 0.28 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 156 people, 66 households, and 47 families living in the city. The population density was 557.1 PD/sqmi. There were 66 housing units at an average density of 235.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White, 0.6% African American, and 1.3% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 66 households, of which 22.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.2% were married couples living together, 3.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.8% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.72.

The median age in the city was 46.8 years. 17.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 37.2% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.3% male and 48.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 166 people, 62 households, and 47 families living in the city. The population density was 626.7 PD/sqmi. There were 64 housing units at an average density of 241.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.59% White, 0.60% African American and 1.81% Asian.

There were 62 households, out of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.0% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $48,750, and the median income for a family was $52,188. Males had a median income of $36,607 versus $25,313 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,737. About 13.2% of families and 18.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 41.0% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Education
The Grinnell–Newburg Community School District operates local public schools.

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Prairie City, Iowa

Prairie City is a city in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,700 at the time of the 2020 census. It is twenty-two miles east of Des Moines.

History
Prairie City was founded by James Elliott in 1856, for whom it was originally named; it was later changed because there was already a town named Elliott in the state. The first resident was William Means, who built a tavern 2 mi west of Elliot's cabin. The railroad first came through Prairie City in 1866. The first school in Prairie City was built on 1868(The Plainsmen) ; the city's district remained independent until a merger with that of Monroe in 1990, brought about by the destruction by fire of Monroe's high school. The new school district is called Prairie City-Monroe ("PCM") Community School district, home of the PCM Mustangs.

Prairie City's Historical Society was established in 1995. The Prairie City Historical Museum is located at 109 S. Main Street and open by appointment. Many artifacts from Prairie City's history are housed in the museum including the Dowden Potato Digger, which was originally manufactured in Prairie City.

The city was the subject of Douglas Bauer's popular reminiscence of change in small town Iowa from the 1950s through the 1970s, Prairie City, Iowa: Three Seasons at Home.

Geography
Prairie City is located at 41.59806°N, -93.23667°W (41.598042, -93.236726).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.21 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,680 people, 631 households, and 468 families residing in the city. The population density was 1388.4 PD/sqmi. There were 678 housing units at an average density of 560.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White, 0.5% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 631 households, of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.8% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the city was 33.7 years. 31.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.1% were from 25 to 44; 22.4% were from 45 to 64; and 12.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,365 people, 553 households, and 388 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,182.5 PD/sqmi. There were 567 housing units at an average density of 491.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.46% White, 0.29% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.95% of the population.

There were 553 households, out of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,750, and the median income for a family was $54,205. Males had a median income of $32,389 versus $25,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,864. About 3.4% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.0% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The PCM Community School District operates public schools serving the community. It was a part of the Prairie City School District until it merged with the Monroe district into PCM on July 1, 1991. Prairie City is home to Prairie City Elementary School and PCM Middle School, while residents go to PCM Community High School in Monroe.

Arts and culture
The city annually celebrates Prairie Days, an "old settler's" festival, in June.

Parks and recreation
The Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, located adjacent to the city, includes 5500 acre of land that has been restored to Iowa's original rolling hills and tall grass prairies, plus several miles of surfaced trails, an auto tour, and the Prairie Learning Center.

Prairie City has a number of parks which include sports facilities, playgrounds, and open areas.

Transportation
Prairie City is accessible from the east and west via Highway 163. Highway 117 and County Route S6G allow access from the north and south respectively.

A May, 2023 article by the Des Moines, Iowa news outlet KCCI reported Prairie City had collected over $2 million in fines and issued over 25,000 speeding tickets in just 2.5 years, based on the use of 4 speeding ticket cameras. Prairie City employs seven police officers, giving it a 245-to-1 citizen-to-officer ratio—nearly three times the US average—and making it one of the most heavily policed municipalities per capita in the developed world.

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Reasnor, Iowa

Reasnor is a city in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. The population was 152 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Reasnor was platted in the summer of 1877, and named for its founders, Samuel and Mary Reasoner.

Geography
Reasnor is located at 41.57861°N, -93.02278°W (41.578495, -93.022814).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.55 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 152 people, 68 households, and 46 families living in the city. The population density was 276.4 PD/sqmi. There were 78 housing units at an average density of 141.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.3% White and 0.7% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 68 households, of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 17.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.4% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.63.

The median age in the city was 47 years. 20.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 28.9% were from 45 to 64; and 23% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 194 people, 77 households, and 52 families living in the city. The population density was 388.5 PD/sqmi. There were 80 housing units at an average density of 160.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.97% White, and 1.03% from two or more races.

There were 77 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $40,500. Males had a median income of $26,000 versus $20,417 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,435. About 1.9% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 10.0% of those 65 or over.

Education
The PCM Community School District operates public schools serving the community. This district was formed on July 1, 1991 by a merger of the Prairie City and Monroe school districts. Residents are zoned to PCM Middle School in Prairie City and PCM Community High School in Monroe.

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Sully, Iowa

Sully is a city located in Jasper County, Iowa, United States, named after railroad man Alfred Sully. The population was 881 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Sully was platted in 1882. The community was incorporated in 1901. It is located on the Diamond Trail, an historic auto trail between Des Moines and Iowa City.

Alice Vonk developed a white marigold in 1975, featured in the Burpee catalog.

Geography
Sully is located at 41.57861°N, -92.84556°W (41.578638, -92.845441).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.58 sqmi, all land.

The community is south of Interstate 80.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 821 people, 334 households, and 257 families living in the city. The population density was 1415.5 PD/sqmi. There were 358 housing units at an average density of 617.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.6% White, 0.2% African American, and 0.1% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.

There were 334 households, of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.9% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.1% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 45.1 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 29.9% were from 45 to 64; and 20.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 904 people, 348 households, and 271 families living in the city. The population density was 1,736.5 PD/sqmi. There were 360 housing units at an average density of 691.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.78% White and 0.22% Asian.

There were 348 households, out of which 36.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.8% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.1% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.03.

28.5% were under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $47,344, and the median income for a family was $54,018. Males had a median income of $36,563 versus $25,446 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,506. About 1.1% of families and 1.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.7% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.

Culture
Tradition, family values, and home town spirit reflect in the activities throughout the community. The community members' commitment to remembering and celebrating the past while pioneering innovative, technology-rich opportunities for young and old alike can be seen with clarity in the array of available quality clubs and organizations. Whether you are devoted to building better parks, providing graduates with scholarships for college, developing business opportunities, serving the community through summer activities, or beautifying the square with colorful flora:

Churches and denominations
Sully hosts three churches ready to meet individual and family needs in the areas of spiritual growth, worship, and fellowship with others. The Sully Christian Reformed Church, the Sully First Reformed Church, and the Sully Community Church, all mid-sized, fully staffed churches, are located within close proximity of the town square. Each congregation offers Sunday and mid-week services as well as weekly Bible study groups, classes for children, youth group activities, and missions work opportunities.

Clubs and organizations

 * The L-S Citizens' Scholarship Foundation is an organization that provides financial assistance to graduating seniors of Lynnville-Sully Community Schools, who plan to continue their education.  The chapter is 14 years old and is affiliated with the national non-profit organization "Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of America". It operates with volunteer, non-salaried school district citizens. It is an incorporated, non-profit, tax-exempt organization.
 * The Sully Lions Club (District 9MC) was chartered September 15, 1053. Club members converted a closed alley in Sully to a beautiful park called the "Lions Club Courtyard". It includes the old city fire bell, a picnic table, and several benches.
 * The Garden Thyme Club was organized in August 1998 by a group of ladies with a common interest. This club meets monthly and is made up of local persons who enjoy flowers, gardening and the camaraderie of friends. The club has held various fundraisers over the years such as garden tours, a garden gate auction and a “picnic in the park” to support various community projects; the most recent project being the purchase of banners for the street light poles around the town square. However, the primary focus of the Garden Thyme Club is the ongoing care and maintenance of the historic Deep Rock Station and Gardens located on the northeast corner of the town square. Be sure to walk through these gardens to see the work of this club.

Community Center
The Community Center main room is 50’x60’ in size and will accommodate seating for approximately 225 people and includes a full-size kitchen with serving windows. Serving trays, coffee makers, table service, drink coolers, tables, chairs and a p.a. system are all available for use with the rental fee. A television equipped with video tape and DVD players is also available for use upon request.

Historic preservation

 * Sully Development, Inc was formed in April, 1969 and is a for profit corporation organized by several community organizations and individuals in the community of Sully. The purpose of Sully Development is to improve the quality of life through community betterment.
 * The Hometown Press newspaper includes a print shop located on the square in Sully, Iowa. The Hometown Press is a newspaper that continually archives local activities and area news. Its news crosses Jasper, Mahaska, Marion, and Poweshiek Counties and includes community news, sports coverage, feature articles, school news, local classifieds and ads, business and city updates, a cooking column, and more.

Parks and recreation

 * Sully contains two public parks. The city park is located in the city square and has many large trees, a rose garden, gazebo and playground area. The ball park is located on the east end of town and has two softball diamonds, concession stand, one enclosed and two open shelter houses, restroom facilities and playground area.
 * The Diamond Trail Fitness Center includes exercise equipment and classes, and provides 24 hour access for members.
 * The nearby Diamond Trail Golf Club, established in 1997, is a 9 hole, par 36 golf course.  It is tucked in the rolling hills of Lynnville, which is 4 miles east of Sully.  There are concrete cart paths the entire length of the course, permitting play rain or shine.  The course's irrigation system enables the course's tees, fairways and greens to be maintained in top playing condition.

Sports

 * The Lynnville-Sully Community Schools participate in the South Iowa Cedar League, and are served by both girls and boys soccer coops (as PCM).
 * Youth programs include wrestling, volleyball, soccer, Little League, and football.

Economy
Larger employers within this community are:

 * Co-Line Welding, Inc.
 * Janco Industries, Inc.

Education

 * Sully is served by the Lynnville–Sully Community School District. It was Founded: 1956-57 (consolidation of Lynnville and Sully), and  consists of two elementary schools 1) Lynnville-Sully Community School (K-8) and 2) Sully Christian Grade School (K-8), a middle school (6-8), and a high school (9-12).
 * Sully is also served by two preschools: 1) Inspirations Child Care and Preschool Center, and 2) The Diamond Trail Children's Center.
 * The Sully Community Library is located in the Community Center.

Government and current elected officials
Sully is administered by a mayor and a six-person city council. The United States Postal Service operates the Sully Post Office (zip code: 50251).

Mayor
The mayor of Sully is Brent Vander Molen.

Healthcare
When hospitalization is required, the closest and most convenient hospitals from Sully are:

 * Grinnell Regional Medical Center, located at 210 4th Avenue in Grinnell, IA (23 min)
 * MercyOne Newton Medical Center, located at 204 N 4th Ave E in Newton, IA (25 min)
 * Pella Regional Health Center, located at 404 Jefferson St in Pella, IA (25 min)

Highways
Iowa Highway CR T22 south runs from US Interstate 80 and crosses CR F62 east through Sully.

Air Service
The Sully Municipal Airport is a general aviation airport with a runway length of 2300 turf feet and is classified as a Category A airport. Approximately 500 operations (take offs and landings) take place at the Sully Municipal Airport in one year. Activities include flight instruction and visiting aircraft.

Internet
The Sully Telephone Association was organized in 1903 and incorporated on May 4, 1904. Locally-owned by shareholder-members of its community, Sully Telephone Association serves the town of Sully, Iowa and surrounding areas. HyperLoop Total Fiber-Optic Network speeds range from 25 Mbps to faster Gigabit service for busy families, farms, and businesses.

Railroad
Sully no longer has railroad service. At one time, it served as a depot point for a branch line of the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad.

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Valeria, Iowa

Valeria is a city in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. The population was 39 at the time of the 2020 census.

History
Valeria got its start in the year 1883, following construction of the Chicago Great Western Railway through the territory. Valeria's population was estimated at 100 residents in 1887, was 146 in 1902, and was 92 in 1915.

Geography
Valeria's longitude and latitude coordinates in decimal form are 41.730538, -93.324695.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.05 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 57 people, 22 households, and 14 families living in the city. The population density was 1140.0 PD/sqmi. There were 26 housing units at an average density of 520.0 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% White and 3.5% African American.

There were 22 households, of which 22.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.29.

The median age in the city was 43.5 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 56.1% male and 43.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 62 people, 24 households, and 19 families living in the city. The population density was 1,394.9 PD/sqmi. There were 28 housing units at an average density of 629.9 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 98.39% White, and 1.61% from two or more races.

There were 24 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, and 20.8% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 37.1% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 4.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 121.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,938, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $23,333 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,365. There were no families and 1.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education
Colfax–Mingo Community School District operates area public schools. The Colfax and Mingo school districts consolidated on July 1, 1985.

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Batavia, Iowa

Batavia is a city in Jefferson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 430 at the 2020 census. It was established in 1846.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.60 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 499 people, 216 households, and 137 families living in the city. The population density was 831.7 PD/sqmi. There were 236 housing units at an average density of 393.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.2% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of the population.

There were 216 households, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.6% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 40.4 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 15% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.9% male and 54.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 500 people, 219 households, and 139 families living in the city. The population density was 844.6 PD/sqmi. There were 234 housing units at an average density of 395.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.60% White, 0.40% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.80% of the population.

There were 219 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.1% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,333, and the median income for a family was $39,063. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $21,319 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,970. None of the families and 3.5% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 12.0% of those over 64.

Notable person

 * David Miller, lawyer, farmer, businessman, and politician, was born in Batavia.

title: Batavia, Iowa