Newhall, Iowa

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Newhall, Iowa
City
Location of Newhall, Iowa
Location of Newhall, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°59′38″N 91°57′59″W / 41.99389°N 91.96639°W / 41.99389; -91.96639Coordinates: 41°59′38″N 91°57′59″W / 41.99389°N 91.96639°W / 41.99389; -91.96639
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyBenton
Area
 • Total0.30 sq mi (0.78 km2)
 • Land0.30 sq mi (0.78 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
876 ft (267 m)
Population
 • Total875
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
858
 • Density2,841.06/sq mi (1,098.55/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
52315
Area code(s)319
FIPS code19-56055
GNIS feature ID0459508

Newhall is a city in Benton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 875 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History[edit]

Newhall got its start in the year 1881, following construction of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad through the territory.[4]

Geography[edit]

Newhall is located at 41°59′38″N 91°57′59″W / 41.99389°N 91.96639°W / 41.99389; -91.96639 (41.994010, -91.966523).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.32 square miles (0.83 km2), all land.[6]

Demographics[edit]

Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1920293—    
1930336+14.7%
1940330−1.8%
1950366+10.9%
1960495+35.2%
1970701+41.6%
1980899+28.2%
1990854−5.0%
2000886+3.7%
2010875−1.2%
2019858−1.9%
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[edit]

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 875 people, 353 households, and 254 families living in the city. The population density was 2,734.4 inhabitants per square mile (1,055.8/km2). There were 376 housing units at an average density of 1,175.0 per square mile (453.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.3% White, 1.0% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 353 households, of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.0% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.98.

The median age in the city was 39.7 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 17.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 886 people, 360 households, and 245 families living in the city. The population density was 2,966.2 people per square mile (1,140.3/km2). There were 368 housing units at an average density of 1,232.0 per square mile (473.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68% of the population.

There were 360 households, out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $43,269, and the median income for a family was $51,250. Males had a median income of $35,250 versus $29,167 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,124. About 0.8% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 2.1% of those age 65 over.

Education[edit]

Benton Community School District operates local public schools.[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. ^ "Newhall". County of Benton, IA. Archived from the original on 7 August 2008. 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.
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