Hamilton, Iowa

Hamilton is a city in Marion County, Iowa, United States. The population was 130 at the 2010 census.

Hamilton, Iowa
City
Location of Hamilton, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°10′15″N 92°54′14″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Marion
Area [1]
• Total	0.54 sq mi (1.41 km^2)
• Land	0.54 sq mi (1.41 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	899 ft (274 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	130
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	134
• Density	246.78/sq mi (95.31/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	50116
Area code(s)	641
FIPS code	19-33870
GNIS feature ID	0457217

Geography

Hamilton is located at 41°10′15″N 92°54′14″W (41.170926, -92.903948).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.54 square miles (1.40 km²), all of it land.[5]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1860	107	—
1870	133	+24.3%
1880	123	−7.5%
1900	538	+337.4%
1910	391	−27.3%
1920	474	+21.2%
1930	296	−37.6%
1940	291	−1.7%
1950	245	−15.8%
1960	197	−19.6%
1970	186	−5.6%
1980	163	−12.4%
1990	115	−29.4%
2000	144	+25.2%
2010	130	−9.7%
2019	134	+3.1%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-29. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census[6]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 130 people, 49 households, and 36 families living in the city. The population density was 240.7 inhabitants per square mile (92.9/km²). There were 54 housing units at an average density of 100.0 per square mile (38.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.

There were 49 households, of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.8% were married couples living together, 22.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.5% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 39.5 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 to 44; 28.4% were from 45 to 64; and 11.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.3% male and 47.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 144 people, 53 households, and 36 families living in the city. The population density was 265.7 people per square mile (103.0/km²). There were 55 housing units at an average density of 101.5 per square mile (39.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.92% White, 0.69% African American, 0.69% Native American, and 0.69% from two or more races.

There were 53 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.38.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 117.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,083, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $30,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $42,935. There were 5.1% of families and 10.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 9.1% of under eighteens and 11.1% of those over 64.

Education

The Twin Cedars Community School District operates local public schools.[8]

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. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
5. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
6. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
7. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
8. "TWIN CEDARS" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved 2020-08-04.