Woodbine, Iowa
| Woodbine, Iowa | |
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| Coordinates: 41°44′15″N 95°42′20″W / 41.73750°N 95.70556°WCoordinates: 41°44′15″N 95°42′20″W / 41.73750°N 95.70556°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Harrison |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 1.33 sq mi (3.44 km2) |
| • Land | 1.28 sq mi (3.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,459 |
| • Estimate (2011[3]) | 1,450 |
| • Density | 1,139.8/sq mi (440.1/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 51579 |
| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-86835 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0463180 |
Woodbine is a city in Harrison County, Iowa, United States, along the Boyer River. The population was 1,459 at the 2010 census.
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Geography [edit]
Woodbine is located at 41°44′15″N 95°42′20″W / 41.73750°N 95.70556°W (41.737553, -95.705688).[4]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.33 square miles (3.44 km2), of which, 1.28 square miles (3.32 km2) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) is water.[1]
Demographics [edit]
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 330 | — |
| 1890 | 815 | +147.0% |
| 1900 | 1,255 | +54.0% |
| 1910 | 1,538 | +22.5% |
| 1920 | 1,463 | −4.9% |
| 1930 | 1,348 | −7.9% |
| 1940 | 1,467 | +8.8% |
| 1950 | 1,304 | −11.1% |
| 1960 | 1,304 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 1,349 | +3.5% |
| 1980 | 1,463 | +8.5% |
| 1990 | 1,500 | +2.5% |
| 2000 | 1,564 | +4.3% |
| 2010 | 1,459 | −6.7% |
| Source:"American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. and Iowa Data Center | ||
2010 census [edit]
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,459 people, 611 households, and 389 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,139.8 inhabitants per square mile (440.1 /km2). There were 679 housing units at an average density of 530.5 per square mile (204.8 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.
There were 611 households out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.3% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.89.
The median age in the city was 44.9 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.3% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 24.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.
2000 census [edit]
As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 1,564 people, 647 households, and 416 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,381.1 people per square mile (534.4/km²). There were 696 housing units at an average density of 614.6 per square mile (237.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.34% White, 0.06% African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.70% of the population.
There were 647 households out of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.8% 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 2.93.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.5% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 27.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 84.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,083, and the median income for a family was $40,972. Males had a median income of $30,139 versus $22,589 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,117. About 7.6% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.
Community [edit]
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Woodbine is notable for being home to the Tommy Gate Company, makers of the Tommy Gate brand of truck-mounted hydraulic lifts. It also contains an original brick section of the Lincoln Highway, as well as an historic downtown that includes the former J. Radloff Bank, now converted into small shops and loft apartments. Woodbine is a small community. It is one of the few communities in its area that still has its own school district. Woodbine also offers seven different churches, a historic downtown, a beautiful city park with a recently-built playground, a swimming pool, and an athletic complex. This quaint town is named after a species of English vine. Each year in late September, this small town hosts a festival, called Applefest. The city operates the Woodbine Municipal Airport.
References [edit]
- ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
- ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-30.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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