Rhodes, Iowa
Rhodes, Iowa | |
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 Location of Rhodes, Iowa | |
| Coordinates: 41°55′36″N 93°11′6″W / 41.92667°N 93.18500°W / 41.92667; -93.18500 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Marshall |
| Established | 1882 |
| Area [1] | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (311 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 271 |
| • Density | 267.26/sq mi (103.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 50234 |
| Area code | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-66540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460599 |
Rhodes is a city in Marshall County, Iowa, United States. The population was 271 at the time of the 2020 census.[2]
History
Rhodes was laid out in 1856, and it was incorporated in 1883. Postal service was originally established in the Marshall County town of Rhodes in 1860, at which time it was known as Edenville. The name of Rhodes was officially implemented on August 3, 1883, which was the name of the family that donated the land where the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul (Milwaukee Road) Railroad Depot was originally located.
Part of Rhodes still remains the “Edenville Township”. The cemetery just outside of town is named Edenville cemetery.
Geography
Rhodes is located at 41°55′36″N 93°11′6″W / 41.92667°N 93.18500°W / 41.92667; -93.18500 (41.926536, -93.184884).[3]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.01 square miles (2.62 km2), all land.[4]
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 434 | — |
| 1900 | 476 | +9.7% |
| 1910 | 448 | −5.9% |
| 1920 | 439 | −2.0% |
| 1930 | 450 | +2.5% |
| 1940 | 379 | −15.8% |
| 1950 | 369 | −2.6% |
| 1960 | 358 | −3.0% |
| 1970 | 347 | −3.1% |
| 1980 | 367 | +5.8% |
| 1990 | 272 | −25.9% |
| 2000 | 294 | +8.1% |
| 2010 | 305 | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 271 | −11.1% |
| Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 29, 2020. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census[5][2] | ||
2010 census
As of the census[6] of 2010, there were 305 people, 126 households, and 88 families living in the city. The population density was 302.0 inhabitants per square mile (116.6/km2). There were 138 housing units at an average density of 136.6 per square mile (52.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 2.0% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.
There were 126 households, of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.2% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8% 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 2.82.
The median age in the city was 41.1 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.
2000 census
As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 294 people, 123 households, and 76 families living in the city. The population density was 289.4 inhabitants per square mile (111.7/km2). There were 129 housing units at an average density of 127.0 per square mile (49.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.64% White, 0.68% Asian, and 0.68% from two or more races.
There were 123 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% 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 2.99.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $41,786. Males had a median income of $34,375 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,376. About 8.3% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 4.9% of those 65 or over.
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ a b "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |