Northboro, Iowa

Northboro is a city in Page County, Iowa, United States. The population was 58 at the 2010 census.

"Northboro" redirects here. For the town in Massachusetts, see Northborough, Massachusetts.

Northboro, Iowa
City
Location of Northboro, Iowa
Coordinates: 40°36′28″N 95°17′29″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Page
Area [1]
• Total	0.26 sq mi (0.66 km^2)
• Land	0.26 sq mi (0.66 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	1,089 ft (332 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	58
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	56
• Density	219.61/sq mi (84.63/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	51647
Area code(s)	712
FIPS code	19-57045
GNIS feature ID	0459650

History

Northboro was platted in 1881, shortly after the railroad arrived into the neighborhood.[4] It was hit by a large F4 tornado on April 5, 1954, injuring two.[5]

Geography

Northboro is located at 40°36′28″N 95°17′29″W (40.607696, -95.291476).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.26 square miles (0.67 km²), all land.[7]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1910	197	—
1920	228	+15.7%
1930	246	+7.9%
1940	182	−26.0%
1950	167	−8.2%
1960	135	−19.2%
1970	115	−14.8%
1980	115	+0.0%
1990	78	−32.2%
2000	60	−23.1%
2010	58	−3.3%
2019	56	−3.4%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-29. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 58 people, 25 households, and 17 families living in the city. The population density was 223.1 inhabitants per square mile (86.1/km²). There were 30 housing units at an average density of 115.4 per square mile (44.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.

There were 25 households of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 46 years. 15.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 41.3% were from 45 to 64; and 10.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.2% male and 44.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 60 people, 25 households, and 19 families living in the city. The population density was 236.0 people per square mile (92.7/km²). There were 32 housing units at an average density of 125.9 per square mile (49.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.33% White, and 1.67% from two or more races.

There were 25 households out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.79.

15.0% are under the age of 18, 16.7% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 21.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,536, and the median income for a family was $36,429. Males had a median income of $22,500 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,360. There were no families and 1.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education

Northboro is within the Shenandoah Community School District.[10]

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. Kershaw, W. L. (1909). History of Page County, Iowa. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. pp. 452.
5. "Iowa F4". Tornado History Projects. Storm Prediction Center. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
10. "Shenandoah Iowa Department of Education School District Boundary Verification 2017 - 2018." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on June 18, 2018.