Elk Run Heights, Iowa

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Elk Run Heights, Iowa
City
Elk Run Heights City Hall
Elk Run Heights City Hall
Location of Elk Run Heights, Iowa
Location of Elk Run Heights, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°28′7″N 92°15′26″W / 42.46861°N 92.25722°W / 42.46861; -92.25722Coordinates: 42°28′7″N 92°15′26″W / 42.46861°N 92.25722°W / 42.46861; -92.25722
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyBlack Hawk
Area
 • Total1.06 sq mi (2.76 km2)
 • Land1.06 sq mi (2.75 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
850 ft (259 m)
Population
 • Total1,117
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
1,144
 • Density1,077.21/sq mi (415.76/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50707
Area code(s)319
FIPS code19-24870
GNIS feature ID0456301

Elk Run Heights is a city in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,117 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Waterloo–Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History[edit]

Elk Run Heights was established in 1951.[4]

Geography[edit]

Elk Run Heights is located at 42°28′7″N 92°15′26″W / 42.46861°N 92.25722°W / 42.46861; -92.25722 (42.468587, -92.257290).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.06 square miles (2.75 km2), all land.[6]

Elk Run Heights is a suburb of Waterloo.

Demographics[edit]

Historical populations
YearPop.±%
19601,124—    
19701,175+4.5%
19801,186+0.9%
19901,088−8.3%
20001,052−3.3%
20101,117+6.2%
20191,144+2.4%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-28. and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,117 people, 461 households, and 337 families living in the city. The population density was 1,053.8 inhabitants per square mile (406.9/km2). There were 465 housing units at an average density of 438.7 per square mile (169.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.6% White, 1.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 461 households, of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.9% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% 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 2.79.

The median age in the city was 44.1 years. 19.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23% were from 25 to 44; 33.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 1,052 people, 394 households, and 325 families living in the city. The population density was 1,060.1 people per square mile (410.3/km2). There were 397 housing units at an average density of 400.1 per square mile (154.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.53% White, 0.67% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.29% from other races, and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.00% of the population.

There were 394 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.5% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.3% were non-families. 13.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% 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 2.92.

Age spread: 25.8% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,179, and the median income for a family was $48,906. Males had a median income of $34,444 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,129. About 1.0% of families and 1.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education[edit]

The Waterloo Community School District serves the community.[9]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "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. ^ Elk Run Heights website
  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. ^ "Waterloo" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved 2019-07-15.

External links[edit]

  • City Data Comprehensive statistical data and more about Elk Run Heights


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