Moulton, Iowa

Moulton is a city in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States. The population was 605 at the 2010 census.

Moulton, Iowa
City
Location of Moulton, Iowa
Coordinates: 40°41′7″N 92°40′40″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Appanoose
Area [1]
• Total	1.01 sq mi (2.61 km^2)
• Land	1.01 sq mi (2.61 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	991 ft (302 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	605
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	578
• Density	572.84/sq mi (221.18/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	52572
Area code(s)	641
FIPS code	19-54390
GNIS feature ID	0459266

History

Moulton was platted in 1867. In 1873, the Burlington and Southwestern Railway was built into the settlement.[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.01 square miles (2.62 km²), all land.[5]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1870	678	—
1880	681	+0.4%
1890	769	+12.9%
1900	1,420	+84.7%
1910	1,233	−13.2%
1920	1,387	+12.5%
1930	1,476	+6.4%
1940	1,181	−20.0%
1950	985	−16.6%
1960	773	−21.5%
1970	763	−1.3%
1980	762	−0.1%
1990	613	−19.6%
2000	658	+7.3%
2010	605	−8.1%
2019	578	−4.5%
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 605 people, 264 households, and 164 families living in the city. The population density was 599.0 inhabitants per square mile (231.3/km²). There were 312 housing units at an average density of 308.9 per square mile (119.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.3% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.5% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 264 households, of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.8% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.9% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 42.7 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.4% were from 25 to 44; 23.7% were from 45 to 64; and 22% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 658 people, 302 households, and 176 families living in the city. The population density was 647.8 people per square mile (249.1/km²). There were 332 housing units at an average density of 326.9 per square mile (125.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.72% White, 0.30% African American, 1.22% Native American, 0.15% Asian, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.15% of the population.

There were 302 households, out of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.4% were non-families. 38.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% 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 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.9% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 23.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,692, and the median income for a family was $31,875. Males had a median income of $23,250 versus $17,353 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,744. About 11.4% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.8% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

• Claude R. Porter, government official and politician
• Nellie Walker, American sculptor
• Larry Sheets, member of Iowa House of Representatives for District 80[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. The History of Appanoose County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c. Western Historical Company. 1878. pp. 446.
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. "Representative Larry Sheets". Iowa House Republicans. Retrieved August 2015. Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)