Woolstock, Iowa

Woolstock is a city in Wright County, Iowa, United States. The population was 168 at the 2010 census.

Woolstock, Iowa
City
Location of Woolstock, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°34′0″N 93°50′42″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Wright
Area [1]
• Total	1.06 sq mi (2.75 km^2)
• Land	1.06 sq mi (2.75 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	1,109 ft (338 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	168
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	161
• Density	151.89/sq mi (58.64/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	50599
Area code(s)	515
FIPS code	19-87015
GNIS feature ID	0463204

Geography

Woolstock is located at 42°34′0″N 93°50′42″W (42.566730, -93.845030)[4] just north of Eagle Creek's confluence with the Boone River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.06 square miles (2.75 km²), all land.[5]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1900	274	—
1910	264	−3.6%
1920	294	+11.4%
1930	317	+7.8%
1940	271	−14.5%
1950	255	−5.9%
1960	269	+5.5%
1970	222	−17.5%
1980	235	+5.9%
1990	212	−9.8%
2000	204	−3.8%
2010	168	−17.6%
2019	161	−4.2%
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 168 people, 85 households, and 44 families living in the city. The population density was 158.5 inhabitants per square mile (61.2/km²). There were 100 housing units at an average density of 94.3 per square mile (36.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White, 0.6% African American, 0.6% Native American, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 85 households of which 16.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.2% were non-families. 41.2% 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 1.98 and the average family size was 2.68.

The median age in the city was 47 years. 16.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 26.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.0% male and 47.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 204 people, 98 households, and 62 families living in the city. The population density was 197.7 people per square mile (76.5/km²). There were 101 housing units at an average density of 97.9 per square mile (37.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.04% White, 0.49% Native American, 0.49% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.49% of the population.

There were 98 households out of which 17.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.60.

Age spread: 16.2% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 33.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,479, and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $28,594 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,599. About 1.7% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 2.3% of those sixty five or over.

Climate

Climate data for Woolstock, Iowa
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	72 (22)	72 (22)	89 (32)	97 (36)	107 (42)	107 (42)	109 (43)	109 (43)	103 (39)	96 (36)	81 (27)	68 (20)	93 (34)
Average high °F (°C)	27 (−3)	33 (1)	45 (7)	60 (16)	71 (22)	80 (27)	84 (29)	82 (28)	75 (24)	62 (17)	46 (8)	30 (−1)	58 (15)
Average low °F (°C)	8 (−13)	12 (−11)	24 (−4)	35 (2)	47 (8)	58 (14)	62 (17)	59 (15)	49 (9)	37 (3)	25 (−4)	12 (−11)	36 (2)
Record low °F (°C)	−33 (−36)	−34 (−37)	−29 (−34)	4 (−16)	17 (−8)	33 (1)	39 (4)	34 (1)	20 (−7)	−8 (−22)	−16 (−27)	−28 (−33)	−28 (−33)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	0.74 (19)	0.95 (24)	2 (51)	3.4 (86)	4.62 (117)	5.68 (144)	5.04 (128)	4.62 (117)	3.21 (82)	2.53 (64)	1.87 (47)	1.22 (31)	35.88 (910)
Source: Weatherbase[8]

Education

Woolstock is in the Eagle Grove School District.

Notable person

• George Reeves, actor and star of Superman

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. Archived from the original on February 20, 2011. 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. "Woolstock, Iowa". Weatherbase. Retrieved 2008-07-14.