Minburn, Iowa
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| Minburn, Iowa | |
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Dallas |
| Area | |
| - Total | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| - Land | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 391 |
| - Density | 1,440.5/sq mi (556.2/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 50167 |
| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-52545 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0459121 |
Minburn is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 391 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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[edit] Geography
Minburn is located at (41.756048, -94.028319)[1].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.3 square miles (0.7 km²), all of it land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 391 people, 157 households, and 105 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,440.5 people per square mile (559.1/km²). There were 165 housing units at an average density of 607.9/sq mi (236.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.47% White, 1.02% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.28% of the population.
There were 157 households out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.14.
In the city the population was spread out with 30.4% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $44,917, and the median income for a family was $49,375. Males had a median income of $32,396 versus $26,167 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,421. About 1.6% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] A Unique Show
Beginning in 1951, the Minburn Community produced a roller skating show, "The Singing Wheels". This production ran annually for three days in August until it ended in 1963. John Sanders, a Minburn High School teacher, had the vision of producing the show and was the director from 1951-1955. At that time, Jackie Snyder and Dee Thompson became the co-directors. The entire community worked together to put on the show. Costumes were sewn by local residents. All facets of the production were handled by the community. 150 persons participated in the annual roller skating event. It was estimated 3,000 persons attended each nightly performance for the three days each August. This was an event unlike anything else produced in the state. Minburn's motto over the years has been, "A Small Town With A Big Heart". The skating show certainly exemplified this motto.
[edit] A Beautiful Old Building
Five miles west of Minburn at the junction of county roads P58 and F31 stands a three story brick building. It served for thirty eight years as a grade school and high school educational facility for young folks living in the area.
Prior to the establishment of the building, nine independent country schools were operational in Washington Township. An election for consolidation of these nine country schools was held on February 18, 1920. Of the 119 votes cast—93 voted “Yes”, 26 “No”. A building committee was organized in 1920 and classes began that fall. The building was opened in 1921 and finally completed in 1922 at a cost of $90,000. The nine country schools were sold and moved. The first graduating class from Washington Township Consolidated School took place in 1923.
The Washington Township Consolidated School Foundation took title to the property in 1998. At that time, volunteers began working to renovate the aged building. Many improvements have been made over the years. The building now serves as a wonderful meeting site for groups and festivities. It is rented for a nominal fee and has been utilized for wedding receptions, anniversary parties, family reunions and numerous other functions which take place throughout the year.
Source: Washington Township—Dallas County, Iowa History 1850—2000
[edit] References
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
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