Belmond, Iowa

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Belmond is a city in Wright County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,560 at the 2000 census.

[edit] Geography

Location of Belmond, Iowa

Belmond is located at 42°50′50″N, 93°36′44″W (42.847242, -93.612335)GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.4 km² (2.8 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 2,560 people, 1,119 households, and 675 families residing in the city. The population density was 346.8/km² (896.9/mi²). There were 1,202 housing units at an average density of 162.8/km² (421.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.84% White, 0.23% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 3.95% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.62% of the population.

There were 1,119 households out of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.6% were non-families. 36.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.4% 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 2.90.

In the city the population was spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 25.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 88.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,841, and the median income for a family was $43,393. Males had a median income of $30,270 versus $20,664 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,317. About 2.6% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Notables:

Sean McLaughlin : Hometown of former MSNBC meteorologist and "TODAY" show weather anchor. Currently, Sean is the weather anchor for the CBS affiliate KPHO in Phoenix, AZ.

Elvis Presley : Elvis once had a "Bronco" burger at the old drive in formerly known as Max's Dairy Sweet, AKA Maxie's Pad.

Jim Morrison : Jim Morrison was also spotted at Maxies pad, after a night on the midwest town. He ordered a tenderloin with cheese.


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