Millerton, Iowa

Millerton is a city in Wayne County, Iowa, United States. The population was 45 at the 2010 census.

Millerton, Iowa
City
Location of Millerton, Iowa
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N 93°18′20″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Wayne
Area [1]
• Total	0.21 sq mi (0.54 km^2)
• Land	0.21 sq mi (0.54 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	1,073 ft (327 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	45
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	42
• Density	202.90/sq mi (78.23/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	50165
Area code(s)	641
FIPS code	19-52275
GNIS feature ID	0459114

Geography

Millerton is located at 40°50′57″N 93°18′20″W (40.849215, -93.305545).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.21 square miles (0.54 km²), all land.[5]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1920	159	—
1930	162	+1.9%
1940	163	+0.6%
1950	140	−14.1%
1960	90	−35.7%
1970	82	−8.9%
1980	72	−12.2%
1990	44	−38.9%
2000	48	+9.1%
2010	45	−6.2%
2019	42	−6.7%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-29. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census[6]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 45 people, 18 households, and 10 families living in the city. The population density was 214.3 inhabitants per square mile (82.7/km²). There were 26 housing units at an average density of 123.8 per square mile (47.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 2.2% African American, and 2.2% Native American.

There were 18 households, of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.4% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.20.

The median age in the city was 40.3 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 20% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 11% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 22.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 48 people, 22 households, and 10 families living in the city. The population density was 230.1 people per square mile (88.3/km²). There were 28 housing units at an average density of 134.2 per square mile (51.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 22 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, and 54.5% were non-families. 54.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 40.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 3.60.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 65.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,286, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,650. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Education

Wayne Community School District operates public schools serving the community.[8]

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. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
5. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
6. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
7. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
8. "Wayne." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on June 18, 2018.