Preston, Iowa
Preston, Iowa | |
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![]() Location of Preston, Iowa | |
Coordinates:42°3′1″N90°23′41″W/ 42.05028°N 90.39472°W | |
Country | ![]() |
State | ![]() |
County | Jackson |
Government | |
• abc | 123 |
Area | |
• Total | 0.86 sq mi (2.23 km2) |
• Land | 0.86 sq mi (2.23 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 949 |
• Density | 1,102.21/sq mi (425.52/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6(Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5(CDT) |
ZIP code | 52069 |
Area code | 563 |
FIPS code | 19-64605 |
GNISfeature ID | 0460442 |
Website | prestoniowa.org |
Prestonis a city inJackson County,Iowa,United States. The population was 949 at the time of the2020 census.[2]
History
[edit]Preston got its start in the year 1870, following construction of the railroad through that territory.[3]
Preston is named for one of its founders, I. M. Preston. Those present at the time of the town'splattingwere allowed to name Preston's streets after themselves.[4]
Geography
[edit]Preston is located at42°3′1″N90°23′41″W/ 42.05028°N 90.39472°W(42.050332, -90.394681).[5]
According to theUnited States Census Bureau,the city has a total area of 0.96 square miles (2.49 km2), all land.[6]
Demographics
[edit]Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1890 | 489 | — |
1900 | 593 | +21.3% |
1910 | 642 | +8.3% |
1920 | 648 | +0.9% |
1930 | 596 | −8.0% |
1940 | 602 | +1.0% |
1950 | 684 | +13.6% |
1960 | 819 | +19.7% |
1970 | 950 | +16.0% |
1980 | 1,120 | +17.9% |
1990 | 1,025 | −8.5% |
2000 | 949 | −7.4% |
2010 | 1,012 | +6.6% |
2020 | 949 | −6.2% |
Source:"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedMarch 29,2020.andIowa Data Center Source: |
2010 census
[edit]As of thecensus[8]of 2010, there were 1,012 people, 418 households, and 280 families residing in the city. Thepopulation densitywas 1,054.2 inhabitants per square mile (407.0/km2). There were 464 housing units at an average density of 483.3 per square mile (186.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.6%White,0.5%African American,and 0.9% from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 0.6% of the population.
There were 418 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% weremarried couplesliving together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.0% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% 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 2.97.
The median age in the city was 39.2 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.
2000 census
[edit]As of thecensus[9]of 2000, there were 949 people, 417 households, and 250 families residing in the city. The population density was 962.2 inhabitants per square mile (371.5/km2). There were 433 housing units at an average density of 439.0 per square mile (169.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.89%Whiteand 0.11%Pacific Islander.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 0.11% of the population.
There were 417 households, out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% weremarried couplesliving together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.0% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.97.
Age spread: 23.1% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,909, and the median income for a family was $47,375. Males had a median income of $32,150 versus $22,031 for females. Theper capita incomefor the city was $17,639. About 4.0% of families and 6.8% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 14.6% of those age 65 or over.
Education
[edit]Preston is a part of theEaston Valley Community School District,[10]formed in 2013 by the merger of thePreston Community School Districtand theEast Central Community School Districtof the towns ofMilesandSabula.[11]
The enrollment of the school[which?]was 375 in the year 2017.[citation needed]
Notable people
[edit]- Al Feuerbach,former track and field athlete, who competed in the men's shot put event at the 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics.
- Bob Oldis,scout for the Florida Marlins and a former professional baseball player
- Fred Schule(1879–1962) 1904 Olympic gold medalist in hurdles[12]
- Roger Stewart,Iowa State Senator.
References
[edit]- ^"2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedMarch 16,2022.
- ^ab"2020 Census State Redistricting Data".census.gov.United states Census Bureau.RetrievedAugust 12,2021.
- ^Owen's Gazetteer and Directory of Jackson County, Iowa.Walsworth. 1878. pp.82.
- ^History of Jackson County, Iowa, Volume 1.S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. 1910. p. 676.
- ^"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 25, 2012.RetrievedMay 11,2012.
- ^"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.
- ^"Easton ValleyArchived2018-04-27 at theWayback Machine."Iowa Department of Education.Retrieved on January 17, 2019.
- ^"REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66Archived2019-02-09 at theWayback Machine."Iowa Department of Education.Retrieved on January 17, 2019.
- ^"Fred Schule".SPORTS-REFERENCE/Olympic sports. Archived fromthe originalon April 17, 2020.RetrievedJanuary 13,2011.
External links
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- Preston IowaPortal style website – Government, Business, Churches and more
- City-DataComprehensive Statistical Data and more about Preston