Udell, Iowa

Udell is a city in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States. The population was 47 at the 2010 census.

Udell, Iowa
City
Location of Udell, Iowa
Coordinates: 40°46′49″N 92°44′29″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Appanoose
Area [1]
• Total	0.32 sq mi (0.83 km^2)
• Land	0.32 sq mi (0.83 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	994 ft (303 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	47
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	43
• Density	134.80/sq mi (52.12/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	52593
Area code(s)	641
FIPS code	19-79410
GNIS feature ID	0462413

History

Udell was founded in 1895.[4] It was named for Dr. Nathan Udell, a pioneer settler.[5]

Geography

Udell is located at 40°46′48″N 92°44′29″W (40.780199, -92.741393).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.32 square miles (0.83 km²), all land.[7]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1910	186	—
1920	214	+15.1%
1930	151	−29.4%
1940	137	−9.3%
1950	96	−29.9%
1960	76	−20.8%
1970	71	−6.6%
1980	75	+5.6%
1990	76	+1.3%
2000	58	−23.7%
2010	47	−19.0%
2019	43	−8.5%
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 47 people, 21 households, and 13 families living in the city. The population density was 146.9 inhabitants per square mile (56.7/km²). There were 26 housing units at an average density of 81.3 per square mile (31.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% White, 2.1% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 21 households of which 19.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.1% were non-families. 28.6% 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 2.24 and the average family size was 2.46.

The median age in the city was 41.5 years. 21.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 17% were from 45 to 64; and 31.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 57.4% male and 42.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 58 people, 21 households, and 17 families living in the city. The population density was 183.0 people per square mile (70.0/km²). There were 24 housing units at an average density of 75.7 per square mile (29.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.38% White, 3.45% Asian, 5.17% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.45% of the population.

There were 21 households out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples living together, 19.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.0% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the city, the population was spread out with 34.5% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,688, and the median income for a family was $28,750. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $7,294. There were 16.7% of families and 15.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 16.7% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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. Tom Savage (1 August 2007). A Dictionary of Iowa Place-Names. University of Iowa Press. p. 222. ISBN 978-1-58729-759-5.
5. L. L. Taylor (1913). Past and Present of Appanoose County, Iowa: A Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress and Achievement. S. J. Clarke Publishing Company. pp. 291.
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 2012-07-02. 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.