Clare, Iowa

Clare is a city in Webster County, Iowa, United States. The population was 146 at the 2010 census. Clare was settled circa 1882 by immigrants from Clare County, Ireland. Clare is also home to a United States post office on West Front St.

Clare, Iowa
City
Location of Clare, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°35′16″N 94°20′37″W
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyWebster
Incorporated1882
Government
 • MayorBarb Passow
Area
 • Total0.51 sq mi (1.31 km2)
 • Land0.51 sq mi (1.31 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,155 ft (352 m)
Population
 • Total146
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
135
 • Density266.27/sq mi (102.90/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50524
Area code(s)515
FIPS code19-13485
GNIS feature ID0455422

Geography

Clare is located at 42°35′16″N 94°20′37″W (42.587838, -94.343526).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.51 square miles (1.32 km2), all land.[5]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1900374—
1910299−20.1%
1920259−13.4%
1930254−1.9%
1940232−8.7%
1950179−22.8%
196024536.9%
19702491.6%
1980229−8.0%
1990161−29.7%
200019018.0%
2010146−23.2%
Est. 2019135[3]−7.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 146 people, 65 households, and 41 families living in the city. The population density was 286.3 inhabitants per square mile (110.5/km2). There were 74 housing units at an average density of 145.1 per square mile (56.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 2.1% African American, and 0.7% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 65 households, of which 21.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.9% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the city was 42.5 years. 19.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 30% were from 45 to 64; and 18.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.4% male and 46.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 190 people, 79 households, and 50 families living in the city. The population density was 374.4 people per square mile (143.8/km2). There were 79 housing units at an average density of 155.7 per square mile (59.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.42% White, 0.53% Native American, and 1.05% from two or more races.

There were 79 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,500, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,838. None of the families and 6.0% of the population were living below the poverty line.

Education

The Manson-Northwest Webster Community School District serves the community.[8] It was established on July 1, 1993 with the merger of the Manson and Northwest Webster school district.[9]

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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 2012-01-25. 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.
  8. "Manson Northwest Webster" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved 2020-03-26.
  9. "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2019-02-09. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
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