Wellsburg, Iowa

Wellsburg is a city in Grundy County, Iowa, United States. The population was 707 at the 2010 census, a 1.3% decrease from 716 in 2000. It is part of the Waterloo–Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is named for George Wells, an early settler in the region.[4]

Wellsburg, Iowa
City
Location of Wellsburg, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°26′1″N 92°55′41″W
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyGrundy
Area
 • Total1.10 sq mi (2.84 km2)
 • Land1.10 sq mi (2.84 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,010 ft (308 m)
Population
 • Total707
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
687
 • Density625.68/sq mi (241.61/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50680
Area code(s)641
FIPS code19-83325
GNIS feature ID0462790
Websitewww.wellsburgia.com

Geography

Wellsburg is located at 42°26′1″N 92°55′41″W (42.433723, -92.928172).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.09 square miles (2.82 km2), all land.[6]

Demographics
Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1900203—    
1910288+41.9%
1920482+67.4%
1930508+5.4%
1940616+21.3%
1950744+20.8%
1960827+11.2%
1970754−8.8%
1980761+0.9%
1990682−10.4%
2000716+5.0%
2010707−1.3%
2019687−2.8%
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 707 people, 333 households, and 201 families residing in the city. The population density was 648.6 inhabitants per square mile (250.4/km2). There were 367 housing units at an average density of 336.7 per square mile (130.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 0.3% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 333 households of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.6% were non-families. 34.2% 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 2.12 and the average family size was 2.72.

The median age in the city was 45.3 years. 20.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 23.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 716 people, 338 households, and 201 families residing in the city. The population density was 725.6 people per square mile (279.2/km2). There were 363 housing units at an average density of 367.8 per square mile (141.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.88% White, 0.42% Asian, and 0.70% from two or more races.

There were 338 households out of which 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 4.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.5% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 26.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the city, the population was spread out with 21.8% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 28.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,417, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $30,724 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,636. About 4.5% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.9% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

AGWSR Community School District operates area public schools.[9] The district formed on July 1, 2001 with the merger of the Wellsburg-Steamboat Rock Community School District and the Ackley-Geneva Community School District. The former was established on July 1, 1992 by the merger of the Steamboat Rock and Wellsburg school districts.[10]

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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 Wellsburg, Iowa". Wellsburg, Iowa. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
  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. 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. "AGWSR" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved 2019-08-03.
  10. "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on July 20, 2018.
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