Quasqueton, Iowa

Quasqueton is a city in Buchanan County, Iowa, United States. The population was 554 at the 2010 census. Just northwest of the town is Cedar Rock, a home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, which is maintained by the state as a museum.

Quasqueton, Iowa
City
Rapids on Wapsipinicon River with old mill monument at Quasqueton
Motto(s):  "Friendliest town by a dam site"
Location of Quasqueton, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°23′41″N 91°45′33″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Buchanan
Area [1]
• Total	1.16 sq mi (3.00 km^2)
• Land	1.13 sq mi (2.92 km^2)
• Water	0.03 sq mi (0.08 km^2)
Elevation	883 ft (269 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	554
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	564
• Density	500.44/sq mi (193.29/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	52326
Area code(s)	319
FIPS code	19-65235
GNIS feature ID	0460483

History

Quasqueton was the location that several Native American trails intersected. It was first settled by Euro-Americans in 1842 and had a post office starting in 1845. In 1858 the Quaqueton Mutual Protection Company was organized to prevent against horse thievery. In 1904 most of Quasqueton was destroyed in a fire.[4]

Geography

Quasqueton is located at 42°23′41″N 91°45′33″W (42.394662, -91.759173).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.16 square miles (3.00 km²), of which 1.13 square miles (2.93 km²) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km²) is water.[6]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1880	529	—
1910	394	−25.5%
1920	453	+15.0%
1930	342	−24.5%
1940	400	+17.0%
1950	374	−6.5%
1960	373	−0.3%
1970	464	+24.4%
1980	599	+29.1%
1990	579	−3.3%
2000	574	−0.9%
2010	554	−3.5%
2019	564	+1.8%
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

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 554 people, 232 households, and 162 families living in the city. The population density was 490.3 inhabitants per square mile (189.3/km²). There were 269 housing units at an average density of 238.1 per square mile (91.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, 0.9% African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 232 households of which 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.2% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the city was 40.4 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 30.7% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.8% male and 48.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 574 people, 227 households, and 167 families living in the city. The population density was 501.0 people per square mile (192.7/km²). There were 254 housing units at an average density of 221.7 per square mile (85.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.04% White, 1.39% African American, 1.05% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.35% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.

There were 227 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,518, and the median income for a family was $45,417. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,913. About 7.9% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.6% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

Quasqueton, Iowa Veterans' Memorial

• Larry Lujack (born Larry Lee Blankenburg in Quasqueton, June 6, 1940; died December 18, 2013 in Santa Fe, New Mexico[9][10]) Radio DJ, member of the National Radio Hall of Fame and NAB Hall of Fame. Best known for his work on radio stations WCFL (AM), and WLS AM/FM in Chicago.

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. "History of Liberty Township". Retrieved 2017-01-04.
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 January 12, 2012. 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. Hoekstra, Dave (December 18, 2013). "Legendary 'Superjock' Larry Lujack dies at 73". Chicago Sun Times. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
10. Fox, Margalit (December 23, 2013). "Larry Lujack, a Cranky Radio Voice That Carried, Dies at 73". New York Times. Retrieved January 5, 2014.

External links

Media related to Quasqueton, Iowa at Wikimedia Commons

• City-Data Comprehensive statistical data and more about Quasqueton