Van Horne, Iowa

Van Horne is a city in Benton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 682 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Van Horne, Iowa
City
Location of Van Horne, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°0′32″N 92°5′20″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Benton
Area [1]
• Total	0.93 sq mi (2.41 km^2)
• Land	0.93 sq mi (2.41 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	945 ft (288 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	682
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	656
• Density	705.38/sq mi (272.43/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	52346
Area code(s)	319
FIPS code	19-80400
GNIS feature ID	0462533

History

It was named for William Cornelius Van Horne, a railroad official.[4]

Geography

Van Horne is located at 42°0′32″N 92°5′20″W (42.008994, -92.088913).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.63 square miles (1.63 km²), all land.[6]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1890	501	—
1900	484	−3.4%
1910	444	−8.3%
1920	524	+18.0%
1930	527	+0.6%
1940	551	+4.6%
1950	511	−7.3%
1960	554	+8.4%
1970	613	+10.6%
1980	682	+11.3%
1990	695	+1.9%
2000	716	+3.0%
2010	682	−4.7%
2019	656	−3.8%
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 682 people, 297 households, and 198 families living in the city. The population density was 1,082.5 inhabitants per square mile (418.0/km²). There were 322 housing units at an average density of 511.1 per square mile (197.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.0% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Asian, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 297 households, of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the city was 39.5 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 16.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 716 people, 286 households, and 195 families living in the city. The population density was 1,008.2 people per square mile (389.4/km²). There were 305 housing units at an average density of 429.5 per square mile (165.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.21% White, 0.84% African American, 0.98% Native American, 0.42% Asian, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population.

There were 286 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,000, and the median income for a family was $49,261. Males had a median income of $30,550 versus $23,092 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,439. None of the families and 2.9% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 6.7% of those over 64.

Education

Benton Community School District operates local 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. "Van Horne". County of Benton, IA. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
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. "Benton" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved 2020-03-27.