Duncombe, Iowa

Duncombe is a city in Webster County, Iowa, United States. The population was 410 at the 2010 census.

Duncombe, Iowa
City
Location of Duncombe, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°28′12″N 93°59′34″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Webster
Area [1]
• Total	2.01 sq mi (5.20 km^2)
• Land	2.01 sq mi (5.20 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	1,109 ft (338 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	410
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	383
• Density	190.83/sq mi (73.68/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	50532
Area code(s)	515
FIPS code	19-22755
GNIS feature ID	0456060

History

Duncombe is named for Hon. J. F. Duncombe.[4]

Geography

Duncombe is located at 42°28′12″N 93°59′34″W (42.469886, -93.992806).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.97 square miles (5.10 km²), all land.[6]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1900	350	—
1910	418	+19.4%
1920	442	+5.7%
1930	354	−19.9%
1940	341	−3.7%
1950	378	+10.9%
1960	355	−6.1%
1970	418	+17.7%
1980	504	+20.6%
1990	488	−3.2%
2000	474	−2.9%
2010	410	−13.5%
2019	383	−6.6%
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 410 people, 180 households, and 109 families living in the city. The population density was 208.1 inhabitants per square mile (80.3/km²). There were 193 housing units at an average density of 98.0 per square mile (37.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% White, 0.5% African American, 0.7% Asian, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 180 households, of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.1% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.4% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.77.

The median age in the city was 40.5 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 27.6% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 474 people, 192 households, and 124 families living in the city. The population density was 241.0 people per square mile (92.9/km²). There were 196 housing units at an average density of 99.6 per square mile (38.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.31% White, 0.84% Native American, 0.21% Asian, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population.

There were 192 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,750, and the median income for a family was $41,591. Males had a median income of $29,107 versus $23,958 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,915. About 3.3% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.8% of those under age 18 and 17.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Webster City Community School District operates area public schools.[9]

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. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 110.
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.
9. "Webster City" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved 2020-04-05.