Bagley, Iowa

Coordinates: 41°50′47″N 94°25′49″W / 41.84639°N 94.43028°W / 41.84639; -94.43028
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Bagley, Iowa
Location of Bagley, Iowa
Location of Bagley, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°50′47″N 94°25′49″W / 41.84639°N 94.43028°W / 41.84639; -94.43028
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyGuthrie
IncorporatedJune 16, 1891
Area
 • Total0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2)
 • Land0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation1,109 ft (338 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total233
 • Density744.41/sq mi (287.22/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50026
Area code641
FIPS code19-04240
GNIS feature ID2394052[2]

Bagley is a town in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States. The population was 233 in the 2020 census, a decline from 354 in 2000 census.[3] It is part of the Des MoinesWest Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History[edit]

Bagley had its start in the year 1881 by the building of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railroad through that territory.[4]

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.31 square miles (0.80 km2), all of it land.[5]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1900355
191048336.1%
19205054.6%
1930477−5.5%
1940427−10.5%
1950392−8.2%
19604063.6%
1970365−10.1%
19803701.4%
1990303−18.1%
200035416.8%
2010303−14.4%
2020233−23.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[6][3]
The population of Bagley, Iowa from US population data
The population of Bagley, Iowa from US population data

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[7] of 2010, there were 303 people, 123 households, and 81 families living in the city. The population density was 977.4 inhabitants per square mile (377.4/km2). There were 147 housing units at an average density of 474.2 per square mile (183.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.4% White, 1.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 2.3% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.3% of the population.

There were 123 households, of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.1% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the city was 41.4 years. 25.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 29.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.1% male and 46.9% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 354 people, 144 households, and 96 families living in the city. The population density was 1,158.2 inhabitants per square mile (447.2/km2). There were 157 housing units at an average density of 513.6 per square mile (198.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.89% White, 0.28% African American, 2.26% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.93% of the population.

There were 144 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,219, and the median income for a family was $38,036. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $16,429 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,754. About 9.7% of families and 16.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.1% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

Government[edit]

As of July 2023 Ruth Riley is mayor along with the council members of Deanna Gibson, Ken Beaudet, Lexee Bonus, Daphne Clark, and John Richardson.[9]

Education[edit]

Panorama Community School District serves the community.[10] The district formed on July 1, 1989 as a merger of the Panora-Linden and Y-J-B school districts.[11]

Notable people[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bagley, Iowa
  3. ^ a b "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  4. ^ History of Guthrie and Adair Counties, Iowa. Continental Historical Company. 1884. pp. 648.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. 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 May 11, 2012.
  8. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  9. ^ "November 3, 2015, City Elections: Official Results" (PDF). Guthrie County website. December 8, 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 10, 2015. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
  10. ^ "Panorama" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 24, 2020. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
  11. ^ "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 9, 2019. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
  12. ^ "Three Cyclones Sign NFL Free Agent Contracts" (Press release). Iowa State University. April 26, 2004. Retrieved March 19, 2011.

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