Thurman, Iowa

Thurman is a place in Fremont County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 229.[4]

Thurman, Iowa
City
Location of Thurman, Iowa
Coordinates: 40°49′13″N 95°45′4″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Fremont
Area [1]
• Total	0.56 sq mi (1.44 km^2)
• Land	0.56 sq mi (1.44 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	978 ft (298 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	229
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	214
• Density	384.89/sq mi (148.55/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	51654
Area code(s)	712
FIPS code	19-77970
GNIS feature ID	0462237

History

Main article: Tornado outbreak of April 13–16, 2012

On April 14, 2012, a half-mile wide EF-2 tornado struck Thurman. The storm damaged 75 to 90 percent of its homes. Five tractor-trailers traveling on Interstate 29 were flipped before the tornado hit Thurman. One driver was suffered a perforated lung and was taken to a hospital.[5]

Geography

Thurman is located at 40°49′13″N 95°45′4″W (40.820391, -95.751124).[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.56 square miles (1.45 km²), all land.[7]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1880	378	—
1890	395	+4.5%
1900	409	+3.5%
1910	336	−17.8%
1920	341	+1.5%
1930	388	+13.8%
1940	325	−16.2%
1950	284	−12.6%
1960	268	−5.6%
1970	230	−14.2%
1980	221	−3.9%
1990	239	+8.1%
2000	236	−1.3%
2010	229	−3.0%
2019	214	−6.6%
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 229 people, 80 households, and 60 families living in the city. The population density was 408.9 inhabitants per square mile (157.9/km²). There were 91 housing units at an average density of 162.5 per square mile (62.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.4% White, 0.4% African American, and 2.2% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 80 households of which 43.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.0% were non-families. 16.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.28.

The median age in the city was 34.2 years. 33.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 8.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 236 people, 81 households, and 60 families living in the city. The population density was 424.1 people per square mile (162.7/km²). There were 90 housing units at an average density of 161.7 per square mile (62.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.15% White, 0.42% Native American, 0.42% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.69% of the population.

There were 81 households out of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.0% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.38.

33.5% are under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,583, and the median income for a family was $38,438. Males had a median income of $26,667 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,851. About 7.0% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 52.6% of those sixty five or over.

Education

Fremont-Mills Community School District operates public schools.[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. "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
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 2012-01-25. 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. "Fremont-Mills." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on June 18, 2018.