Dakota City, Iowa
Dakota City, Iowa | |
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 Location of Dakota City, Iowa | |
| Coordinates:42°43′19″N94°12′1″W/ 42.72194°N 94.20028°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Humboldt |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Sean Phillips |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.77 sq mi (1.99 km2) |
| • Land | 0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 759 |
| • Density | 1,039.73/sq mi (401.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6(Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5(CDT) |
| ZIP code | 50529 |
| Area code | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-18075 |
| GNISfeature ID | 1690853 |
| Website | dakotacityiowa |
Dakota Cityis a city in and thecounty seatofHumboldt County,Iowa,United States.[2]The population was 759 at the time of the2020 census.[3]Dakota City shares its western border with the much larger city ofHumboldt.It is the least populous county seat in Iowa.
History
[edit]Dakota City was laid out in 1855[4]and was named after theDakota people.[5]A post office was established as Dakotah in 1856, and renamed Dakota City in 1924.[6]
Geography
[edit]Dakota City's longitude and latitude coordinates in decimal form are 42.721944, -94.200317.[7]
According to theUnited States Census Bureau,the city has a total area of 0.78 square miles (2.02 km2), of which 0.74 square miles (1.92 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) is water.[8]
Demographics
[edit]| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 162 | — |
| 1880 | 248 | +53.1% |
| 1890 | 353 | +42.3% |
| 1900 | 362 | +2.5% |
| 1910 | 391 | +8.0% |
| 1920 | 439 | +12.3% |
| 1930 | 448 | +2.1% |
| 1940 | 537 | +19.9% |
| 1950 | 637 | +18.6% |
| 1960 | 706 | +10.8% |
| 1970 | 746 | +5.7% |
| 1980 | 1,072 | +43.7% |
| 1990 | 1,024 | −4.5% |
| 2000 | 911 | −11.0% |
| 2010 | 843 | −7.5% |
| 2020 | 759 | −10.0% |
| Sources:[9][10] Source: | ||
2010 census
[edit]As of thecensus[12]of 2010, there were 843 people, 351 households, and 238 families residing in the city. Thepopulation densitywas 1,139.2 inhabitants per square mile (439.8/km2). There were 382 housing units at an average density of 516.2 per square mile (199.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.0%White,0.1%African American,0.5%Native American,0.4%Asian,1.4% fromother races,and 1.7% from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 4.2% of the population.
There were 351 households, of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% weremarried couplesliving together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.2% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.89.
The median age in the city was 39.3 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 14.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.
2000 census
[edit]As of thecensus[13]of 2000, there were 911 people, 356 households, and 253 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,238.0 inhabitants per square mile (478.0/km2). There were 379 housing units at an average density of 515.0 per square mile (198.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.01%White,0.11%Native American,0.11%Asian,0.44% fromother races,and 0.33% from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 1.43% of the population.
There were 356 households, out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.3% weremarried couplesliving together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.
Themedian household incomewas $33,977 and the median family income was $39,306. Males had a median income of $30,250 versus $23,229 for females. Theper capita incomefor the city was $15,441. About 5.2% of families and 6.6% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.
Education
[edit]TheHumboldt Community School Districtoperates public schools.[14]The city is served by Mease Elementary (Dakota City), Taft Elementary School (Humboldt), Humboldt Middle School, andHumboldt High School.
Point of interest
[edit]The Three Rivers Bike Trail, built on an abandoned railroad grade, passes through town. One of its interesting features is a trestle just south of its highway 3 overpass where it crosses another abandoned railway — also converted to a trail. The "Three Rivers" refers to the East and West Forks of the Des Moines River and to the Boone River, all of which it spans.
Notable person
[edit]- Harry Reasoner-CBScorrespondent
See also
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References
[edit]- ^"2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedMarch 16,2022.
- ^"Find a County".National Association of Counties. Archived fromthe originalon May 31, 2011.RetrievedJune 7,2011.
- ^ab"2020 Census State Redistricting Data".census.gov.United states Census Bureau.RetrievedAugust 12,2021.
- ^History of Kossuth and Humboldt Counties, Iowa.Union Publishing Company. 1884. p.741.Note that Google Books misspells "Humboldt".
- ^Company, Chicago and North Western Railway (1908).A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways.p. 62.
{{cite book}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^"Humboldt County".Jim Forte Postal History. Archived fromthe originalon April 2, 2015.RetrievedMarch 1,2015.
- ^"US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990".United States Census Bureau.February 12, 2011.RetrievedApril 23,2011.
- ^"US Gazetteer files 2010".United States Census Bureau.Archived fromthe originalon January 12, 2012.RetrievedMay 11,2012.
- ^"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedMarch 29,2020.
- ^Iowa Data Center
- ^"Census of Population and Housing".Census.gov.RetrievedJune 4,2015.
- ^"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedMay 11,2012.
- ^"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedJanuary 31,2008.
- ^"HumboldtArchived2018-04-27 at theWayback Machine."Iowa Department of Education.Retrieved on September 15, 2018.
External links
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- Three Rivers Trail
- City-DataComprehensive Statistical Data and more about Dakota City
- Home Page | The City of Dakota City Iowa
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