Anita, Iowa

Anita, Iowa
City
Location of Anita, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°26′48″N94°45′56″W / 41.44667°N 94.76556°W / 41.44667; -94.76556
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Cass
Area [1]
• Total	1.77 sq mi (4.60 km2)
• Land	1.77 sq mi (4.60 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,276 ft (389 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	963
• Density	542.54/sq mi (209.47/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	50020
Area code	712
FIPS code	19-02260
GNIS feature ID	0454192
Website	www.anitaiowa.com

Anita is a city in Cass County, Iowa, United States, platted in 1869 and incorporated in 1875. The population was 963 at the 2020 census. ^[2] Lake Anita State Park is located just outside the town.

History

A violent F5 tornado occurred just east of the town on June 27, 1953. One person was killed and two others were injured. ^{[3] [4] [5] [6] [7]}

Geography

Anita is located at 41°26′48″N94°45′56″W / 41.446724°N 94.765440°W / 41.446724; -94.765440 . ^[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.70 square miles (4.40 km²), all land. ^[9] Anita's motto is "A Whale of a Town."

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1880	479	—
1890	695	+45.1%
1900	968	+39.3%
1910	1,118	+15.5%
1920	1,236	+10.6%
1930	1,106	−10.5%
1940	1,088	−1.6%
1950	1,112	+2.2%
1960	1,233	+10.9%
1970	1,101	−10.7%
1980	1,153	+4.7%
1990	1,068	−7.4%
2000	1,049	−1.8%
2010	972	−7.3%
2020	963	−0.9%
Source: "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved March 28, 2020. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census [10] [2]

The population of Anita, Iowa from US census data

2010 census

As of the census ^[11] of 2010, there were 972 people, 427 households, and 266 families living in the city. The population density was 571.8 inhabitants per square mile (220.8/km²). There were 488 housing units at an average density of 287.1 per square mile (110.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.5% White, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 427 households, of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.7% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.72.

The median age in the city was 47.4 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.6% were from 25 to 44; 30.6% were from 45 to 64; and 23.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[12] of 2000, there were 1,049 people, 454 households, and 285 families living in the city. The population density was 612.1 inhabitants per square mile (236.3/km²). There were 492 housing units at an average density of 287.1 per square mile (110.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.24% White, 0.19% Native American, 0.10% Asian, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.48% of the population.

There were 454 households, out of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.2% 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 2.81.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.5% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 25.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,984, and the median income for a family was $42,578. Males had a median income of $28,393 versus $20,223 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,672. About 5.5% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.9% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is in the CAM Community School District. ^[13] It was a part of the Anita Community School District until it merged into CAM on July 1, 2011. ^[14]

Notable people

• Stuart Sherman, Early 20th-century literary critic and journalist

References

1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
2. "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
3. Grazulis, Thomas P. (July 1993). Significant Tornadoes 1680–1991: A Chronology and Analysis of Events. St. Johnsbury, Vermont: The Tornado Project of Environmental Films. p. 975. ISBN   1-879362-03-1.
4. "Iowa F5". Tornado History Project. Storm Prediction Center. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
5. Iowa Event Report: F5 Tornado. National Weather Service (Report). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
6. Grazulis, Thomas P. (2001). F5-F6 Tornadoes. St. Johnsbury, VT: The Tornado Project.
7. "All F5/EF5 Tornadoes". Tornado History Project. Storm Prediction Center. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
8. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
10. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved May 11, 2012.
12. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
13. "CAM Archived 2018-04-27 at the Wayback Machine ." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on July 19, 2018.
14. "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66 Archived 2019-02-09 at the Wayback Machine ." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on July 20, 2018.

External links

• Iowa portal

• Official City Website