Knierim, Iowa
Knierim, Iowa | |
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 Welcome sign in Knierim | |
 Location of Knierim, Iowa | |
| Coordinates: 42°27′19″N 94°27′23″W / 42.45528°N 94.45639°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Calhoun |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 53 |
| • Density | 53.27/sq mi (20.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 50552 |
| Area code | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-41790 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458131 |
Knierim is a city in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States. The population was 53 at the time of the 2020 census.[2]
History[edit]
The city was founded by William and Wilhelmina Knierim in 1899, and incorporated in 1901.[3][4]
Geography[edit]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.01 square miles (2.62 km2), all land.[5]
Knierim lies at the southeastern margin (rim) of Manson crater, an impact structure buried by glacial till and outwash.[6]
Demographics[edit]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 1910 | 220 | — |
| 1920 | 173 | −21.4% |
| 1930 | 121 | −30.1% |
| 1940 | 159 | +31.4% |
| 1950 | 133 | −16.4% |
| 1960 | 153 | +15.0% |
| 1970 | 131 | −14.4% |
| 1980 | 125 | −4.6% |
| 1990 | 71 | −43.2% |
| 2000 | 70 | −1.4% |
| 2010 | 60 | −14.3% |
| 2020 | 53 | −11.7% |
| Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 29, 2020. and Iowa Data Center Source: | ||
2010 census[edit]
As of the census[8] of 2010, there were 60 people, 25 households, and 17 families living in the city. The population density was 59.4 inhabitants per square mile (22.9/km2). There were 28 housing units at an average density of 27.7 per square mile (10.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 1.7% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.0% of the population.
There were 25 households, of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.0% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.06.
The median age in the city was 37.5 years. 31.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.4% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.3% male and 46.7% female.
2000 census[edit]
As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 70 people, 34 households, and 19 families living in the city. The population density was 69.5 inhabitants per square mile (26.8/km2). There were 35 housing units at an average density of 34.8 per square mile (13.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.
There were 34 households, out of which 17.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.1% were non-families. 35.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.68.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.0% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 25.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,667, and the median income for a family was $41,528. Males had a median income of $19,500 versus $28,333 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,280. There were no families and 11.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.
Education[edit]
The Manson–Northwest Webster Community School District serves the community.[10] It was established on July 1, 1993, with the merger of the Manson and Northwest Webster districts.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ a b "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ Savage, Tom (2007). A Dictionary of Iowa Place-Names. University of Iowa Press. ISBN 9781587297595.
- ^ Stonebraker, Beaumont E. (1915). Past and Present of Calhoun County, Iowa: A Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress, and Achievement, Volume 1. Pioneer Publishing Company. p. 149.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ^ Hartung, J. B., Kunk, M.J. and Anderson, R.R., Geology, geophysics, and geochronology of the Manson impact structure. Global Catastrophes in Earth History, Geological Society of America, Special Paper 247, pp. 207-221. 1990.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Manson Northwest Webster" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
- ^ "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 9, 2019. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
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