Deloit, Iowa

Deloit is a city in Crawford County, Iowa, United States, along the Boyer River. The population was 264 at the 2010 census.

Deloit, Iowa
City
Location of Deloit, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°5′50″N 95°19′9″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Crawford
Area [1]
• Total	0.42 sq mi (1.08 km^2)
• Land	0.42 sq mi (1.08 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	1,270 ft (387 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	264
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	255
• Density	611.51/sq mi (236.06/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	51441
Area code(s)	712
FIPS code	19-19765
GNIS feature ID	0455874

History

Deloit was platted in 1899.[4] It was named after Beloit, Wisconsin, but the name was altered in order to avoid repetition.[4]

Geography

Deloit is located at 42°5′50″N 95°19′9″W (42.097204, -95.319168).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.42 square miles (1.09 km²), all land.[6]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1910	208	—
1920	260	+25.0%
1930	280	+7.7%
1940	281	+0.4%
1950	235	−16.4%
1960	222	−5.5%
1970	279	+25.7%
1980	345	+23.7%
1990	296	−14.2%
2000	288	−2.7%
2010	264	−8.3%
1870	103	−61.0%
2019	255	+147.6%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-29. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 264 people, 109 households, and 71 families living in the city. The population density was 628.6 inhabitants per square mile (242.7/km²). There were 123 housing units at an average density of 292.9 per square mile (113.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 87.5% White, 11.0% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.0% of the population.

There were 109 households, of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.9% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11% 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 2.89.

The median age in the city was 36 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 30.2% were from 45 to 64; and 14.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 288 people, 114 households, and 76 families living in the city. The population density was 684.4 people per square mile (264.8/km²). There were 123 housing units at an average density of 292.3 per square mile (113.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.40% White, 0.69% Native American, 2.78% from other races, and 3.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.17% of the population.

There were 114 households, out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $40,568. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $15,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,446. About 3.4% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 5.7% of those 65 or over.

Education

The Denison Community School District operates area public schools.[9]

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
4. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 63.
5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
9. "FY20_DENISON" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved 2020-07-31.