Rodney, Iowa

Rodney, Iowa
City
Location of Rodney, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°12′17″N 95°57′5″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Monona
Area
• Total	0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2)
• Land	0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation	1,109 ft (338 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	60
• Estimate  (2012)	59
• Density	375.0/sq mi (144.8/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	51051
Area code	712
FIPS code	19-68385
GNIS feature ID	0460760

Rodney is a city in Monona County, Iowa, United States. The population was 60 at the 2010 census.

Geography

Rodney is located at 42°12′17″N 95°57′5″W (42.204834, -95.951446).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.16 square miles (0.41 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1900	173	—
1910	163	−5.8%
1920	176	+8.0%
1930	150	−14.8%
1940	131	−12.7%
1950	127	−3.1%
1960	94	−26.0%
1970	66	−29.8%
1980	82	+24.2%
1990	71	−13.4%
2000	74	+4.2%
2010	60	−18.9%
2014	58	−3.3%
2015	58	+0.0%
Source:"American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 60 people, 29 households, and 17 families residing in the city. The population density was 375.0 inhabitants per square mile (144.8/km²). There were 31 housing units at an average density of 193.8 per square mile (74.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 90.0% White, 8.3% Native American, and 1.7% from two or more races.

There were 29 households of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% were married couples living together, 17.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.4% were non-families. 41.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.76.

The median age in the city was 45 years. 28.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.3% were from 25 to 44; 21.7% were from 45 to 64; and 28.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 74 people, 33 households, and 19 families residing in the city. The population density was 444.3 people per square mile (168.1/km²). There were 37 housing units at an average density of 222.2 per square mile (84.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.65% White and 1.35% Native American.

There were 33 households out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.4% were non-families. 39.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.2% 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 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $38,036 versus $27,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,254. There were no families and 5.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 11.8% of those over 64.