South English, Iowa

South English is a city in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 212 at the 2010 census. It is named for the English River.

South English, Iowa
City
The Post Office (and Odd Fellows Hall) in South English as they appeared in August of 2013.
Location of South English, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°27′8″N 92°5′23″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Keokuk
Area [1]
• Total	0.30 sq mi (0.78 km^2)
• Land	0.30 sq mi (0.78 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	840 ft (256 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	212
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	207
• Density	690.00/sq mi (266.60/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	52335
Area code(s)	319
FIPS code	19-74055
GNIS feature ID	0461775

Geography

South English is located at 41°27′8″N 92°5′23″W (41.452199, -92.089649).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.30 square miles (0.78 km²), all of it land.[5]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1880	360	—
1900	319	−11.4%
1910	338	+6.0%
1920	355	+5.0%
1930	296	−16.6%
1940	288	−2.7%
1950	248	−13.9%
1960	217	−12.5%
1970	218	+0.5%
1980	211	−3.2%
1990	224	+6.2%
2000	213	−4.9%
2010	212	−0.5%
2019	207	−2.4%
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 212 people, 88 households, and 58 families living in the city. The population density was 706.7 inhabitants per square mile (272.9/km²). There were 101 housing units at an average density of 336.7 per square mile (130.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.1% White and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 88 households of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.1% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.5% 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 2.98.

The median age in the city was 37.3 years. 29.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 29.7% were from 45 to 64; and 11.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.8% male and 46.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 213 people, 96 households, and 60 families living in the city. The population density was 695.2 people per square mile (265.3/km²). There were 109 housing units at an average density of 355.8 per square mile (135.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.06% White, 0.47% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population.

There were 96 households out of which 21.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.84.

Age spread: 23.9% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,429, and the median income for a family was $51,071. Males had a median income of $30,750 versus $30,192 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,833. About 3.1% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 15.4% of those sixty five or over.

Education

It is within the English Valleys Community School District.[8]

See also

• Tally's War

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. "English Valleys." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on January 18, 2019.