Gowrie, Iowa
Gowrie, Iowa | |
|---|---|
 Location of Gowrie, Iowa | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Webster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.45 sq mi (3.76 km2) |
| • Land | 1.45 sq mi (3.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,037 |
| • Estimate (2011[3]) | 1,026 |
| • Density | 715.2/sq mi (276.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 50543 |
| Area code | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-31710 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456991 |
Gowrie is a city in Webster County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,037 at the 2010 census.
Geography
Gowrie is located at 42°16′47″N 94°17′29″W / 42.279715°N 94.291520°W (42.279715, -94.291520).Template:GR
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.45 square miles (3.76 km2), all of it land.[1]
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 261 | — |
| 1890 | 526 | +101.5% |
| 1900 | 681 | +29.5% |
| 1910 | 829 | +21.7% |
| 1920 | 895 | +8.0% |
| 1930 | 1,059 | +18.3% |
| 1940 | 1,028 | −2.9% |
| 1950 | 1,052 | +2.3% |
| 1960 | 1,127 | +7.1% |
| 1970 | 1,225 | +8.7% |
| 1980 | 1,089 | −11.1% |
| 1990 | 1,028 | −5.6% |
| 2000 | 1,038 | +1.0% |
| 2010 | 1,037 | −0.1% |
| Source:"American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. and Iowa Data Center | ||
2010 census
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,037 people, 442 households, and 281 families residing in the city. The population density was 715.2 inhabitants per square mile (276.1/km2). There were 489 housing units at an average density of 337.2 per square mile (130.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 1.0% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.
There were 442 households out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.4% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.9% 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.
The median age in the city was 45.2 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 24.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.
2000 census
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 1,038 people, 429 households, and 277 families residing in the city. The population density was 709.4 people per square mile (274.5/km2). There were 468 housing units at an average density of 319.8 per square mile (123.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.36% White, 0.19% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.29% from other races, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.06% of the population.
There were 429 households out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 26.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 84.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $36,136, and the median income for a family was $44,342. Males had a median income of $30,398 versus $20,278 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,348. About 4.0% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.
References
- ^ a b "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-30.
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External links
- Gowrie Iowa Portal style website, Government, Business, Recreation and more
- City-Data Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about Gowrie
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