Graettinger, Iowa

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Graettinger, Iowa
City
Location of Graettinger, Iowa
Coordinates: 43°14′17″N 94°45′4″W / 43.23806°N 94.75111°W / 43.23806; -94.75111Coordinates: 43°14′17″N 94°45′4″W / 43.23806°N 94.75111°W / 43.23806; -94.75111
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Palo Alto
Area[1]
  Total 0.77 sq mi (1.99 km2)
  Land 0.77 sq mi (1.99 km2)
  Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 1,253 ft (382 m)
Population (2010)[2]
  Total 844
  Estimate (2012[3]) 832
  Density 1,096.1/sq mi (423.2/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
  Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 51342
Area code(s) 712
FIPS code 19-31800
GNIS feature ID 0457009

Graettinger is a city in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States. The population was 844 at the 2010 census.

History

The city was built by German settlers who came first to Graettinger.[citation needed]

Graettinger is the location of the oldest Labor Day celebration in the state of Iowa. Each year, the town celebrates with a parade, carnival, street dance, variety show, queen coronation, raffle drawing and various other events.[citation needed]

Geography

Graettinger is located at 43°14′17″N 94°45′4″W / 43.23806°N 94.75111°W / 43.23806; -94.75111 (43.238180, -94.751217)[4] near the Des Moines River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.77 square miles (1.99 km2), all of it land.[1]

Demographics

Historical populations
Year Pop.  ±%  
1900 388    
1910 556+43.3%
1920 779+40.1%
1930 777−0.3%
1940 928+19.4%
1950 1,016+9.5%
1960 879−13.5%
1970 907+3.2%
1980 923+1.8%
1990 813−11.9%
2000 900+10.7%
2010 844−6.2%
Source:"American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau.  and Iowa Data Center

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 844 people, 382 households, and 227 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,096.1 inhabitants per square mile (423.2 /km2). There were 440 housing units at an average density of 571.4 per square mile (220.6 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.5% White, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.5% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 382 households of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.6% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 37 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 900 people, 396 households, and 241 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,174.8 people per square mile (451.3/km²). There were 430 housing units at an average density of 561.3 per square mile (215.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.78% White, 0.11% African American, 0.56% Native American, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.89% of the population.

There were 396 households out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 35.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,988, and the median income for a family was $36,591. Males had a median income of $26,726 versus $17,721 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,520. About 3.9% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 14.1% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11. 
  3. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-05-23. 
  4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23. 
  5. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
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