State Center, Iowa

State Center is a city in Marshall County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,468 at the 2010 census. State Center is the Rose Capital of Iowa.[4]

Not to be confused with Iowa State Center.
State Center, Iowa
City
Nickname(s): 
Rose Capital of Iowa
Location of State Center, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°0′57″N 93°9′51″W
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyMarshall
Area
 • Total1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2)
 • Land1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,070 ft (326 m)
Population
 • Total1,468
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
1,436
 • Density1,440.32/sq mi (556.12/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50247
Area code(s)641
FIPS code19-75135
GNIS feature ID0461964
Websitehttp://www.statecenteriowa.org/

History

State Center got its start in the year 1864, following construction of the railroad through the territory.[5] It was named for its location near the geographical center of the state.[6]

Geography

State Center is located at 42°00′57″N 93°09′51″W (42.015947, -93.164238).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.98 square miles (2.54 km2), all land.[8]

Demographics
Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1870559—    
1880880+57.4%
1890854−3.0%
19001,008+18.0%
1910898−10.9%
1920975+8.6%
19301,012+3.8%
19401,033+2.1%
19501,040+0.7%
19601,142+9.8%
19701,232+7.9%
19801,292+4.9%
19901,248−3.4%
20001,349+8.1%
20101,468+8.8%
20191,436−2.2%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-29. and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,468 people, 568 households, and 399 families living in the city. The population density was 1,498.0 inhabitants per square mile (578.4/km2). There were 630 housing units at an average density of 642.9 per square mile (248.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 0.5% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.5% of the population.

There were 568 households of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.8% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the city was 39.2 years. 28.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 16.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 1,349 people, 559 households, and 354 families living in the city. The population density was 1,384.4 people per square mile (537.0/km2). There were 597 housing units at an average density of 612.7 per square mile (237.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.78% White, 0.15% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 1.11% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.85% of the population.

There were 559 households out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.00.

25.4% are under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,766, and the median income for a family was $45,156. Males had a median income of $33,661 versus $25,156 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,744. About 5.7% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.4% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

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See also

Schools

West Marshall Elementary- Grades Pre-K through 5

West Marshall Middle School- Grades 6 through 8

West Marshall High School -Grades 9 through 12

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. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-05-09. Retrieved 2008-12-01.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. Battin, William (1912). Past and Present of Marshall County, Iowa, Volume 1. Brookhaven Press. p. 185.
  6. The History of Marshall County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c. Western Historical Co. 1878. pp. 523.
  7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
  9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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