Wiota, Iowa

Wiota is a city in Cass County, Iowa, United States. The population was 116 at the 2010 census.

Wiota, Iowa
City
Location of Wiota, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°24′8″N 94°53′15″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Cass
Area [1]
• Total	0.32 sq mi (0.82 km^2)
• Land	0.32 sq mi (0.82 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	1,217 ft (371 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	116
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	107
• Density	337.54/sq mi (130.20/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	50274
Area code(s)	712
FIPS code	19-86610
GNIS feature ID	0463140

Geography

Wiota is located at 41°24′8″N 94°53′15″W (41.402157, -94.887526).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.32 square miles (0.83 km²), all land.[5]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1880	110	—
1890	168	+52.7%
1900	218	+29.8%
1910	239	+9.6%
1920	199	−16.7%
1930	225	+13.1%
1940	246	+9.3%
1950	227	−7.7%
1960	195	−14.1%
1970	171	−12.3%
1980	181	+5.8%
1990	160	−11.6%
2000	149	−6.9%
2010	116	−22.1%
2019	107	−7.8%
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 116 people, 59 households, and 35 families living in the city. The population density was 362.5 inhabitants per square mile (140.0/km²). There were 78 housing units at an average density of 243.8 per square mile (94.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.1% White and 0.9% from two or more races.

There were 59 households of which 13.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.7% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.97 and the average family size was 2.37.

The median age in the city was 50 years. 12.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.2% were from 25 to 44; 40.6% were from 45 to 64; and 24.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 57.8% male and 42.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 149 people, 67 households, and 44 families living in the city. The population density was 469.6 people per square mile (179.8/km²). There were 80 housing units at an average density of 252.1 per square mile (96.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 67 households out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.9% 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 2.59.

In the city, the population was spread out with 22.1% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 125.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 118.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,167, and the median income for a family was $28,750. Males had a median income of $20,250 versus $19,792 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,994. There were 16.3% of families and 20.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including 29.6% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education

The community is in the CAM Community School District.[8] It was a part of the Anita Community School District,[9] until it merged into CAM on July 1, 2011.[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. "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. 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. "CAM." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on July 19, 2018.
9. "Anita Community School District." Iowa Secretary of State. Retrieved on July 19, 2018. Detail map for Anita.
10. "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on July 20, 2018.