Barnes City, Iowa

Barnes City is a city in Mahaska and Poweshiek counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 176 at the 2010 census.

Barnes City, Iowa
City
Location of Barnes City, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°30′30″N 92°28′8″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
Counties	Mahaska, Poweshiek
Area [1]
• Total	0.59 sq mi (1.53 km^2)
• Land	0.59 sq mi (1.53 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	902 ft (275 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	176
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	169
• Density	285.47/sq mi (110.15/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	50027
Area code(s)	641
FIPS code	19-04555
GNIS feature ID	0454362

Geography

Barnes City is located at 41°30′30″N 92°28′8″W (41.508248, -92.468980).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.59 square miles (1.53 km²), all land.[5]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1900	274	—
1910	307	+12.0%
1920	473	+54.1%
1930	375	−20.7%
1940	414	+10.4%
1950	326	−21.3%
1960	273	−16.3%
1970	238	−12.8%
1980	266	+11.8%
1990	221	−16.9%
2000	201	−9.0%
2010	176	−12.4%
2019	169	−4.0%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-28. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census[6]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 176 people, 88 households, and 47 families living in the city. The population density was 298.3 inhabitants per square mile (115.2/km²). There were 99 housing units at an average density of 167.8 per square mile (64.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.4% White and 0.6% Native American.

There were 88 households, of which 17.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.0% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.6% were non-families. 40.9% 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 2.00 and the average family size was 2.68.

The median age in the city was 49.2 years. 17.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.4% were from 25 to 44; 34.7% were from 45 to 64; and 19.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.3% male and 47.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 201 people, 92 households, and 50 families living in the city. The population density was 336.1 people per square mile (129.3/km²). There were 102 housing units at an average density of 170.6 per square mile (65.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.50% White and 0.50% African American.

There were 92 households, out of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.1% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.6% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,583, and the median income for a family was $32,321. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,135. About 14.0% of families and 20.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 43.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 5.9% of those 65 or over.

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
2. "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. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
5. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
6. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
7. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.