Maurice, Iowa

Maurice is a city in Sioux County, Iowa, United States, along the West Branch of the Floyd River. The population was 275 at the 2010 census. It is home to the "Famous Maurice Fire Escape Slide" in the town park.

Maurice, Iowa
City
Location of Maurice, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°57′58″N 96°10′51″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Sioux
Area [1]
• Total	0.61 sq mi (1.57 km^2)
• Land	0.60 sq mi (1.56 km^2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.01 km^2)
Elevation	1,319 ft (402 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	275
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	271
• Density	450.17/sq mi (173.72/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	51036
Area code(s)	712
FIPS code	19-50430
GNIS feature ID	0458859

History

Maurice was platted in 1882.[4] It was named for Maurice, Prince of Orange.[4] A post office has been in operation in Maurice since 1882.[5]

Geography

Maurice is located at 42°57′58″N 96°10′51″W (42.966226, -96.180848).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.56 square miles (1.45 km²), of which 0.55 square miles (1.42 km²) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km²) is water.[7]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1900	280	—
1910	290	+3.6%
1920	329	+13.4%
1930	274	−16.7%
1940	272	−0.7%
1950	256	−5.9%
1960	237	−7.4%
1970	266	+12.2%
1980	288	+8.3%
1990	243	−15.6%
2000	254	+4.5%
2010	275	+8.3%
2019	271	−1.5%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-29. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 275 people, 102 households, and 81 families residing in the city. The population density was 500.0 inhabitants per square mile (193.1/km²). There were 107 housing units at an average density of 194.5 per square mile (75.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 0.4% African American, 3.3% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.8% of the population.

There were 102 households, of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.5% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.6% were non-families. 15.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the city was 34.6 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.0% male and 48.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 254 people, 95 households, and 76 families residing in the city. The population density was 471.0 people per square mile (181.6/km²). There were 103 housing units at an average density of 191.0 per square mile (73.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 95 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.9% were married couples living together, and 20.0% were non-families. 17.9% 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 2.67 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,591, and the median income for a family was $41,705. Males had a median income of $30,347 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,455. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.

Education

MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District is the local school district.[10] The district formed on July 1, 1994 with the merger of the Maurice-Orange City and Floyd Valley districts.[11]

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. 100.
5. "Sioux County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
10. "MOC-Floyd Valley" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved 2020-03-27.
11. "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2019-02-09. Retrieved 2020-03-22.