Blockton, Iowa

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Blockton, Iowa
City
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Location of Blockton, Iowa
Location of Blockton, Iowa
Coordinates: 40°36′57″N 94°28′36″W / 40.615851°N 94.476654°W / 40.615851; -94.476654Coordinates: 40°36′57″N 94°28′36″W / 40.615851°N 94.476654°W / 40.615851; -94.476654
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyTaylor
Area
 • Total0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2)
 • Land0.65 sq mi (1.67 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
1,122 ft (342 m)
Population
 • Total192
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
185
 • Density286.38/sq mi (110.62/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50836
Area code(s)641
FIPS code19-06985
GNIS feature ID0454691

Blockton is a city in Taylor County, Iowa, United States. The population was 192 at the 2010 census.

History[edit]

Blockton was founded by the Mormons in 1861, and it was originally known as Mormontown. After the Mormons left the area, the Chicago Great Western Railway was built through the town and it was renamed Blockton in honor of W. T. Block, a railroad official.[4]

Geography[edit]

Blockton's longitude and latitude coordinates in decimal form are 40.615851, -94.476654.[5] The city is located along the Platte River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.65 square miles (1.68 km2), all land.[6]

Demographics[edit]

Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1900704—    
1910648−8.0%
1920524−19.1%
1930537+2.5%
1940488−9.1%
1950407−16.6%
1960343−15.7%
1970273−20.4%
1980280+2.6%
1990213−23.9%
2000192−9.9%
2010192+0.0%
2019185−3.6%
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]

At the 2010 census there were 192 people, 86 households, and 53 families living in the city. The population density was 295.4 inhabitants per square mile (114.1/km2). There were 110 housing units at an average density of 169.2 per square mile (65.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.5% White and 0.5% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1%.[2]

Of the 86 households 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.4% were non-families. 32.6% of households were one person and 18.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age was 43.7 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 20.3% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.7% male and 45.3% female.

2000 census[edit]

At the 2000 census there were 192 people, 91 households, and 52 families living in the city. The population density was 296.7 people per square mile (114.0/km2). There were 112 housing units at an average density of 173.1 per square mile (66.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.96% White, and 1.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.52%.[8]

Of the 91 households 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.8% were non-families. 36.3% of households were one person and 24.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.75.

The age distribution was 22.9% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.7 males.

The median household income was $22,917 and the median family income was $28,125. Males had a median income of $25,417 versus $15,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,413. About 12.7% of families and 20.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 20.5% of those sixty five or over.

Education[edit]

Blockton is within the Bedford Community School District.[9]

Notable people[edit]

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. ^ Crosson, Frank E. (1910). History of Taylor County, Iowa: From the Earliest Historic Times to 1910. Walsworth Publishing Company. pp. 198–201.
  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. ^ "Bedford Archived 2018-04-27 at the Wayback Machine." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on June 20, 2018.
  10. ^ "HICKENLOOPER, Bourke Blakemore". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 2011-06-24.
  11. ^ Iowa Legislative Services Agency. "State Representative". Retrieved 3 January 2015.

External links[edit]

  • City-Data Comprehensive statistical data and more about Blockton


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