Floris, Iowa

Floris is a city in Davis County, Iowa, United States. The population was 138 at the 2010 census.

Floris, Iowa
City
Location of Floris, Iowa
Coordinates: 40°51′51″N 92°19′56″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Davis
Area [1]
• Total	0.48 sq mi (1.25 km^2)
• Land	0.48 sq mi (1.25 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	692 ft (211 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	138
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	143
• Density	295.45/sq mi (114.09/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	52560
Area code(s)	641
FIPS code	19-27975
GNIS feature ID	0456644

History

A post office was opened at Floris in 1847.[4]

Geography

Floris is located at 40°51′51″N 92°19′56″W (40.864097, -92.332279).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.48 square miles (1.24 km²), all land.[6]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1920	252	—
1930	209	−17.1%
1940	247	+18.2%
1950	215	−13.0%
1960	187	−13.0%
1970	145	−22.5%
1980	187	+29.0%
1990	172	−8.0%
2000	153	−11.0%
2010	138	−9.8%
2019	143	+3.6%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-28. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 138 people, 58 households, and 41 families living in the city. The population density was 287.5 inhabitants per square mile (111.0/km²). There were 62 housing units at an average density of 129.2 per square mile (49.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.3% White and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 58 households, of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.3% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the city was 45 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 28.9% were from 45 to 64; and 21% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 153 people, 61 households, and 42 families living in the city. The population density was 316.3 people per square mile (123.1/km²). There were 68 housing units at an average density of 140.6 per square mile (54.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.69% White and 1.31% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.61% of the population.

There were 61 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,375, and the median income for a family was $27,917. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $3,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,438. About 21.4% of families and 22.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.7% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

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. History of Davis County, Iowa. State Historical Company. 1882. pp. 592.
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 2012-01-25. 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.