Carpenter, Iowa

Carpenter is a city in Mitchell County, Iowa, United States. The population was 109 at the 2010 census.

Carpenter, Iowa
Location of Carpenter, Iowa
Coordinates: 43°24′56″N 93°1′2″W
CountryUnited States
StateIowa
CountyMitchell
Area
  Total0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2)
  Land0.16 sq mi (0.42 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,191 ft (363 m)
Population
  Total109
  Estimate 
(2019)[3]
106
  Density662.50/sq mi (255.33/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50426
Area code(s)641
FIPS code19-11035
GNIS feature ID0455180

Geography

Carpenter is located at 43°24′56″N 93°1′2″W (43.415506, -93.017160).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.16 square miles (0.41 km2), all land.[5]

Demographics

Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1910121    
1920144+19.0%
1930110−23.6%
1940156+41.8%
1950165+5.8%
1960177+7.3%
1970122−31.1%
1980109−10.7%
1990102−6.4%
2000130+27.5%
2010109−16.2%
2019106−2.8%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-29. and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 109 people, 47 households, and 27 families living in the city. The population density was 681.3 inhabitants per square mile (263.1/km2). There were 51 housing units at an average density of 318.8 per square mile (123.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White and 1.8% African American.

There were 47 households, of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.6% were non-families. 38.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the city was 40.8 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.2% were from 25 to 44; 28.4% were from 45 to 64; and 16.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 130 people, 50 households, and 30 families living in the city. The population density was 813.9 people per square mile (313.7/km2). There were 54 housing units at an average density of 338.1 per square mile (130.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 50 households, out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.0% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.43.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 36.9% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 14.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,500, and the median income for a family was $34,167. Males had a median income of $28,333 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,864. There were 10.0% of families and 5.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 20.0% of those over 64.

Attractions

Carpenter is known for hosting summer softball league play at its two lighted ballfields, part of the Carpenter Community Center. The Community Center is the former gymnasium of Carpenter's high school, which consolidated with St. Ansgar schools in the 1960s. The gymnasium is frequently rented out for private events, dances and weddings.

Businesses in town as of 2006 included Dockum TV and Appliance, Viafield, Carpenter Location, Tiny's Livestock, and Carpenter Bar and Grill. Carpenter Bar and Grill, formerly known as RJ's, was a popular hangout which drew clientele from a wide radius before it was totally destroyed by fire early in the morning hours of June 19, 2006. The business was rebuilt in the same location, and reopened in 2008.

Notable person

  • "Top Chef" contestant Carrie Mashaney grew up in Carpenter.
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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 2012-07-02. 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.
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