Fraser, Iowa

Fraser is a city in Dodge Township, Boone County, Iowa, United States. The population was 102 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Boone, Iowa Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the larger Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area. The city is located along the Des Moines River.

Fraser, Iowa
City
Location of Fraser, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°7′28″N 93°58′9″W
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyBoone
TownshipDodge
Area
 • Total1.25 sq mi (3.24 km2)
 • Land1.14 sq mi (2.95 km2)
 • Water0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2)
Elevation
958 ft (292 m)
Population
 • Total102
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
103
 • Density90.59/sq mi (34.97/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50036
Area code(s)515
FIPS code19-28920
GNIS feature ID0456747

History

Fraser was platted in 1893 by the Fraser Coal Company. Within a couple of decades, the coal mines were exhausted.[4]

Geography

Fraser is located at 42°7′28″N 93°58′9″W (42.124335, -93.969278).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.88 square miles (2.28 km2), of which 0.83 square miles (2.15 km2) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) is water.[6]

Demographics
Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1910537—    
1920391−27.2%
1930309−21.0%
1940263−14.9%
1950219−16.7%
1960134−38.8%
1970143+6.7%
1980139−2.8%
1990120−13.7%
2000137+14.2%
2010102−25.5%
2019103+1.0%
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

At the 2010 census there were 102 people in 43 households, including 29 families, in the city. The population density was 122.9 inhabitants per square mile (47.5/km2). There were 63 housing units at an average density of 75.9 per square mile (29.3/km2). The racial makup of the city was 98.0% White and 2.0% from two or more races.[2]

Of the 43 households 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.6% were non-families. 23.3% of households were one person and 7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age was 45 years. 18.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 37.2% were from 45 to 64; and 12.7% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 137 people in 49 households, including 34 families, in the city. The population density was 164.8 people per square mile (63.7/km2). There were 55 housing units at an average density of 66.2 per square mile (25.6/km2). The racial makup of the city was 96.35% White, 2.19% Native American, 0.73% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.46%.[8]

Of the 49 households 42.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.3% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 20.4% of households were one person and 2.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.31.

The age distribution was 24.8% under the age of 18, 12.4% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.2 males.

The median household income was $40,313 and the median family income was $46,250. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $20,536 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,454. There were 2.8% of families and 5.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including 6.3% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education

Fraser is a part of the Southeast Webster-Grand Community School District,[9] established on July 1, 2005 by the merger of the Grand Community School District and the Southeast Webster Community School District.[10]

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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. Goldthwait, Nathan Edward (1914). History of Boone County, Iowa, Volume 1. Pioneer Publishing Company. p. 214.
  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. "Southeast Webster-Grand." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on February 24, 2019.
  10. "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on February 23, 2019.
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