Colesburg, Iowa

Colesburg is a city in Delaware County, Iowa, United States. The population was 404 at the 2010 census.

"Colesburg" redirects here. For the town in South Africa, see Colesberg.

Colesburg, Iowa
City
Location of Colesburg, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°38′24″N 91°12′4″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Delaware
Area [1]
• Total	0.29 sq mi (0.75 km^2)
• Land	0.29 sq mi (0.75 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	1,155 ft (352 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	404
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	377
• Density	1,300.00/sq mi (501.86/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	52035
Area code(s)	563
FIPS code	19-15015
GNIS feature ID	0455526

History

Colesburg was laid out in 1848. The town was named for founders Hiram Cole and James Cole.[4]

Geography

Colesburg is located at 42°38′24″N 91°12′4″W (42.639999, -91.201246)[5] near the Little Turkey River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.29 square miles (0.75 km²), all land.[6]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1900	274	—
1910	271	−1.1%
1920	337	+24.4%
1930	340	+0.9%
1940	306	−10.0%
1950	326	+6.5%
1960	365	+12.0%
1970	379	+3.8%
1980	463	+22.2%
1990	439	−5.2%
2000	412	−6.2%
2010	404	−1.9%
2019	377	−6.7%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-29. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 404 people, 187 households, and 128 families living in the city. The population density was 1,393.1 inhabitants per square mile (537.9/km²). There were 200 housing units at an average density of 689.7 per square mile (266.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.0% White, 1.0% Asian, and 1.0% from two or more races.

There were 187 households, of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.6% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.61.

The median age in the city was 48.9 years. 19.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 30.7% were from 45 to 64; and 24.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 412 people, 185 households, and 123 families living in the city. The population density was 1,399.9 people per square mile (548.5/km²). There were 198 housing units at an average density of 672.8 per square mile (263.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 185 households, out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 4.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.1% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 25.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,068, and the median income for a family was $41,750. Males had a median income of $31,667 versus $17,396 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,638. About 4.6% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.1% of those under age 18 and 11.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District operates public schools.

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. The History of Delaware County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c. Western Historical Company. 1878. pp. 533.
5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.