Mallard, Iowa

Mallard is a city in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States. The population was 274 at the 2010 census.

Mallard, Iowa
City
Location of Mallard, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°56′14″N 94°41′3″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Palo Alto
Area [1]
• Total	0.41 sq mi (1.05 km^2)
• Land	0.41 sq mi (1.05 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	1,224 ft (373 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	274
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	258
• Density	635.47/sq mi (245.61/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	50562
Area code(s)	712
FIPS code	19-48585
GNIS feature ID	0458740

Greeting sign outside Mallard, Iowa, which reads: "Welcome to Mallard, We're Friendly Ducks".

History

Mallard got its start circa 1882, following construction of the Des Moines and Fort Dodge Railroad through that territory. The town was named by the railroad president, an avid hunter, from mallard ducks inhabiting the area ponds.[4]

Geography

Mallard is located at 42°56′14″N 94°41′3″W (42.937269, -94.684169).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.41 square miles (1.06 km²), all land.[6]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1900	292	—
1910	331	+13.4%
1920	431	+30.2%
1930	449	+4.2%
1940	438	−2.4%
1950	399	−8.9%
1960	431	+8.0%
1970	384	−10.9%
1980	407	+6.0%
1990	360	−11.5%
2000	298	−17.2%
2010	274	−8.1%
2019	258	−5.8%
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

At the 2010 census there were 274 people in 119 households, including 81 families, in the city. The population density was 668.3 inhabitants per square mile (258.0/km²). There were 137 housing units at an average density of 334.1 per square mile (129.0/km²). The racial makup of the city was 96.4% White, 0.4% Native American, 2.9% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.4%.[2]

Of the 119 households 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.9% were non-families. 26.1% of households were one person and 14.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.68.

The median age was 44 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 20.8% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.9% male and 47.1% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 298 people in 133 households, including 86 families, in the city. The population density was 783.6 people per square mile (302.8/km²). There were 143 housing units at an average density of 376.0 per square mile (145.3/km²). The racial makup of the city was 98.66% White, and 1.34% from two or more races.[8]

Of the 133 households 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 32.3% of households were one person and 21.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.83.

22.1% are under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 27.9% 65 or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.

The median household income was $28,056 and the median family income was $31,806. Males had a median income of $26,528 versus $11,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,451. About 12.7% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 8.1% of those sixty five or over.

Education

It is within the West Bend-Mallard Community School District.[9] It was established on July 1, 1995 by the merger of the West Bend and Mallard school districts.[10]

Notable people

• Mark Kacmarynski, running back who played for the Frankfurt Galaxy in NFL Europe during the 1999 season; born in Mallard[11]
• Frank Mulroney, relief pitcher who played for the Boston Red Sox during the 1930 season; born in Mallard[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. McCarty, Dwight Gaylord (1910). History of Palo Alto County, Iowa. Torch Press. pp. 152.
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.
9. "West Bend-Mallard" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved 2020-03-27.
10. "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2019-02-09. Retrieved 2019-08-01.
11. "Mallard Native Inducted Into Central College Hall Of Fame". Emmetsburg Reporter Democrat. Retrieved September 18, 2014.
12. "Frank Mulroney". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved July 27, 2014.