Ogden, Iowa

Ogden is a city in Yell Township, Boone County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,044 at the 2010 census, up 1.01% from 2,023 in 2000. It is part of the Boone, Iowa Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the larger Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area.

Ogden, Iowa
City
Motto(s):  "Our City, make it yours"
Location of Ogden, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°2′24″N 94°1′50″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Boone
Township	Yell
Area [1]
• Total	1.37 sq mi (3.54 km^2)
• Land	1.37 sq mi (3.54 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	1,109 ft (338 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	2,044
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	1,979
• Density	1,446.64/sq mi (558.69/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	50212
Area code(s)	515
FIPS code	19-58665
GNIS feature ID	0459806
Website	www.ogdeniowa.org

History

Ogden was platted in 1866.[4] The town is named for William B. Ogden, a railroad official.[5] A post office has been in operation at Ogden since 1871.[6] Ogden was incorporated in 1878.[7]

Geography

Ogden is located at 42°2′24″N 94°1′50″W (42.040057, -94.030678).[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.37 square miles (3.55 km²), all land.[9]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1880	568	—
1890	689	+21.3%
1900	993	+44.1%
1910	1,298	+30.7%
1920	1,451	+11.8%
1930	1,429	−1.5%
1940	1,513	+5.9%
1950	1,486	−1.8%
1960	1,525	+2.6%
1970	1,661	+8.9%
1980	1,953	+17.6%
1990	1,909	−2.3%
2000	2,023	+6.0%
2010	2,044	+1.0%
2019	1,979	−3.2%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-29. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 2,044 people, 829 households, and 580 families living in the city. The population density was 1,492.0 inhabitants per square mile (576.1/km²). There were 904 housing units at an average density of 659.9 per square mile (254.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.9% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 829 households of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.3% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.0% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 41.6 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 18.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 2,023 people, 823 households, and 585 families living in the city. The population density was 1,472.3 people per square mile (570.1/km²). There were 879 housing units at an average density of 639.7 per square mile (247.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.01% White, 0.05% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.15% from other races, and 0.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.79% of the population.

There were 823 households out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. Of all households, 25.9% were made up of individuals and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.90.

24.6% are under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,114, and the median income for a family was $46,949. Males had a median income of $32,054 versus $22,679 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,542. About 1.2% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

• Mike Banks, professional football player in the NFL; tight end for the Arizona Cardinals for one season (2002–03)
• Brooklyn Supreme (1928–1948), world-record setting heaviest horse[12]

Education

Children in Ogden, Iowa attend the Ogden Community School District and Ogden High School.[13]

See also

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. Goldthwait, Nathan Edward (1914). History of Boone County, Iowa, Volume 1. Pioneer Publishing Company. p. 203.
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. 109.
6. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
7. "County History". Boone County. Archived from the original on 12 June 2017. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
8. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
10. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
12. McWhirter, Norris (1987). "World's Heaviest Horse". In Russel, Alan; Boehm, David A. (eds.). Guinness Book of World Records (1988 ed.). Sterling Publishing Company. p. 43. ISBN 9780806965987.
13. Ogden Community Schools. "Ogden Community Schools". Retrieved October 3, 2011.

External links

• City of Ogden Website
• City-Data Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about Ogden