Irwin, Iowa

Irwin is a city in Shelby County, Iowa, United States, along the West Nishnabotna River. The population was 341 at the 2010 census.

Irwin, Iowa
City
Irwin in 1941
Location of Irwin, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°47′26″N 95°12′26″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Shelby
Area [1]
• Total	0.60 sq mi (1.54 km^2)
• Land	0.60 sq mi (1.54 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	1,289 ft (393 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	341
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	311
• Density	521.81/sq mi (201.33/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	51446
Area code(s)	712
FIPS code	19-39000
GNIS feature ID	0457863

History

The Western Town Lot Company established Irwin in 1881.[4] The town was named for E. W. Irwin, the property owner.[5] Irwin was incorporated in 1892.[6]

Geography

Irwin is located at 41°47′26″N 95°12′26″W (41.790449, -95.207341).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.60 square miles (1.55 km²), all of it land.[8]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1900	295	—
1910	278	−5.8%
1920	311	+11.9%
1930	357	+14.8%
1940	345	−3.4%
1950	381	+10.4%
1960	425	+11.5%
1970	446	+4.9%
1980	427	−4.3%
1990	394	−7.7%
2000	372	−5.6%
2010	341	−8.3%
2019	311	−8.8%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-29. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 341 people, 165 households, and 97 families residing in the city. The population density was 568.3 inhabitants per square mile (219.4/km²). There were 185 housing units at an average density of 308.3 per square mile (119.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White, 0.6% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 165 households, of which 21.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.2% were non-families. 37.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.71.

The median age in the city was 52.3 years. 18.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.3% were from 25 to 44; 29.9% were from 45 to 64; and 29.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

The Irwin Consolidated School is listed on the National Register of Historic Places

2000 census

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 372 people, 168 households, and 110 families residing in the city. The population density was 624.4 people per square mile (239.4/km²). There were 180 housing units at an average density of 302.1 per square mile (115.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.92% White, 0.27% African American, 0.27% Native American, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.15% of the population.

There were 168 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.5% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.76.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.2% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 25.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,417, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $28,000 versus $18,393 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,429. About 7.4% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.8% of those under age 18 and 13.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Irwin is served by the IKM-Manning Community School District.[11]

It was previously in the Irwin Community School District until July 1, 1992, when it merged into the IKM Community School District. That in turn, on July 1, 2011, merged into IKM-Manning.[12]

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. White, Edward Speer (1915). Past and Present of Shelby County, Iowa, Volume 1. B.F. Bowen. p. 264.
5. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 87.
6. Savage, Tom (2007). A Dictionary of Iowa Place-Names. University of Iowa Press.
7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
11. "IKM-Manning." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on July 17, 2018.
12. "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on July 20, 2018.