South English, Iowa

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South English is a city in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 213 at the 2000 census. It is named for the English River.

[edit] Geography

South English is located at 41°27′8″N, 92°5′23″W (41.452199, -92.089649)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 213 people, 96 households, and 60 families residing in the city. The population density was 265.3/km² (695.2/mi²). There were 109 housing units at an average density of 135.8/km² (355.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.06% White, 0.47% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population.

There were 96 households out of which 21.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 34.4% 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 2.22 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the city the population was spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,429, and the median income for a family was $51,071. Males had a median income of $30,750 versus $30,192 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,833. About 3.1% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 15.4% of those sixty five or over.