Craig, Iowa

Craig is a city in Plymouth County, Iowa, United States. The population was 89 at the 2010 census.

Craig, Iowa
City
Location of Craig, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°53′47″N 96°18′37″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Plymouth
Area [1]
• Total	0.09 sq mi (0.23 km^2)
• Land	0.09 sq mi (0.23 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	1,398 ft (426 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	89
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	92
• Density	1,010.99/sq mi (391.54/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	51031
Area code(s)	712
FIPS code	19-16950
GNIS feature ID	0455692

The town of Craig was incorporated in Plymouth County on April 26, 1911.

Geography

Craig is located at 42°53′47″N 96°18′37″W (42.896324, -96.310256).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.09 square miles (0.23 km²), all land.[5]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1920	156	—
1930	155	−0.6%
1940	165	+6.5%
1950	142	−13.9%
1960	117	−17.6%
1970	98	−16.2%
1980	105	+7.1%
1990	116	+10.5%
2000	102	−12.1%
2010	89	−12.7%
2019	92	+3.4%
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 89 people, 37 households, and 26 families living in the city. The population density was 988.9 inhabitants per square mile (381.8/km²). There were 45 housing units at an average density of 500.0 per square mile (193.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 37 households, of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.7% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% 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 2.85.

The median age in the city was 41.2 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 30.3% were from 45 to 64; and 11.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.8% male and 47.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 102 people, 43 households, and 28 families living in the city. The population density was 1,086.8 people per square mile (437.6/km²). There were 46 housing units at an average density of 490.1 per square mile (197.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 43 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.6% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 116.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,917, and the median income for a family was $42,500. Males had a median income of $30,208 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,239. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

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.