Pulaski, Iowa
Pulaski, Iowa | |
|---|---|
 Location of Pulaski, Iowa | |
| Coordinates: 40°41′47″N 92°16′22″W / 40.69639°N 92.27278°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Davis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2) |
| • Land | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 264 |
| • Density | 602.74/sq mi (232.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 52584 |
| Area code | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-65055 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0460469[2] |
Pulaski is a city in Davis County, Iowa, United States. The population was 264 at the time of the 2020 census.[3]
History[edit]
Pulaski was founded in 1856. It is named for Casimir Pulaski.[4]
Corn show[edit]
The Pulaski Corn Show, held annually on a September weekend, is a citywide celebration with a parade.[5]
Geography[edit]
Pulaski is located on Iowa Highway 2 southeast of the county seat of Bloomfield and west of Milton.[6]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.51 square miles (1.32 km2), all land.[7]
Transportation[edit]
Iowa Highway 2 passes through Pulaski.
Demographics[edit]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 196 | — |
| 1900 | 302 | +54.1% |
| 1910 | 382 | +26.5% |
| 1920 | 419 | +9.7% |
| 1930 | 376 | −10.3% |
| 1940 | 400 | +6.4% |
| 1950 | 381 | −4.7% |
| 1960 | 299 | −21.5% |
| 1970 | 255 | −14.7% |
| 1980 | 267 | +4.7% |
| 1990 | 262 | −1.9% |
| 2000 | 249 | −5.0% |
| 2010 | 260 | +4.4% |
| 2020 | 264 | +1.5% |
| 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[9] of 2010, there were 260 people, 104 households, and 80 families residing in the city. The population density was 509.8 inhabitants per square mile (196.8/km2). There were 117 housing units at an average density of 229.4 per square mile (88.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.
There were 104 households, of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.1% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.83.
The median age in the city was 39.7 years. 26.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.6% were from 25 to 44; 30% were from 45 to 64; and 13.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.7% male and 47.3% female.
2000 census[edit]
As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 249 people, 103 households, and 70 families residing in the city. The population density was 669.3 inhabitants per square mile (258.4/km2). There were 113 housing units at an average density of 303.7 per square mile (117.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.19% White, 0.40% Native American, and 2.41% from two or more races.
There were 103 households, out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 3.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,694, and the median income for a family was $38,750. Males had a median income of $24,318 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,334. About 6.6% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 14.0% of those 65 or over.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pulaski, Iowa
- ^ a b "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ History of Davis County, Iowa. State Historical Company. 1882. pp. 596.
- ^ Tasha, Turner. "Pulaski Corn Show attracts over three dozen people". KTVO. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
- ^ Iowa Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 7th ed. 2021, p. 60 ISBN 1946494003
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ^ "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.
External links[edit]
Media related to Pulaski, Iowa at Wikimedia Commons
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