Woden, Iowa

Woden is a city in Hancock County, Iowa, United States. The population was 229 at the 2010 census.

Woden, Iowa
City
Location of Woden, Iowa
Coordinates: 43°13′50″N 93°54′34″W
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyHancock
Area
 • Total0.42 sq mi (1.10 km2)
 • Land0.42 sq mi (1.10 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,230 ft (375 m)
Population
 • Total229
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
206
 • Density487.00/sq mi (188.10/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50484
Area code(s)641
FIPS code19-86700
GNIS feature ID0463150

History

Woden was platted in 1898, and was incorporated as a city in 1904.[4]

Geography

Woden is located at 43°13′50″N 93°54′34″W (43.230471, -93.909436).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.42 square miles (1.09 km2), all land.[6]

Demographics
Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1910162—    
1920188+16.0%
1930258+37.2%
1940305+18.2%
1950272−10.8%
1960283+4.0%
1970265−6.4%
1980287+8.3%
1990259−9.8%
2000243−6.2%
2010229−5.8%
2019206−10.0%
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 229 people, 106 households, and 62 families residing in the city. The population density was 545.2 inhabitants per square mile (210.5/km2). There were 122 housing units at an average density of 290.5 per square mile (112.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% White, 0.4% Native American, 2.6% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.

There were 106 households, of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.5% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.76.

The median age in the city was 40.3 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 18.8% were from 45 to 64; and 25.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 243 people, 115 households, and 69 families residing in the city. The population density was 565.8 people per square mile (218.2/km2). There were 125 housing units at an average density of 291.1 per square mile (112.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.59% White and 0.41% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.

There were 115 households, out of which 21.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.1% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.0% were non-families. 39.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.77.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.4% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 26.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,083, and the median income for a family was $39,250. Males had a median income of $29,643 versus $21,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,544. About 14.1% of families and 19.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 54.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 7.0% of those 65 or over.

Education

Residents are part of the Forest City Community School District.[9] It was a part of the Woden–Crystal Lake Community School District until July 1, 2013, when it consolidated into the Forest City district.[10]

Notable people
  • Betty Grundberg, Iowa state legislator
  • David Lane, white supremacist and convicted terrorist
  • Gwen Ryerson, automobile painter
  • Dr Phil, comedian.
gollark: What's a "diac"?
gollark: Um, magnetron.
gollark: I assume that the underlying microwavey bit requires the same electrical stuff regardless.
gollark: The resistor behaves ohmically and the current through both things is the same.
gollark: IIRC, if we assume the LED is an ideal diode, it'll just always have a 2V potential difference across it (if there's more than 2V in the circuit and also it is the right way round oops).

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 Winnebago County and Hancock County, Iowa. Pioneer Publishing Company. 1917. pp. 289.
  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. "Forest City." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on July 22, 2018.
  10. "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on July 20, 2018.
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