Armstrong, Iowa | |
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Coordinates: 43°23′45″N94°28′51″W / 43.39583°N 94.48083°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Iowa |
County | Emmet |
Area | |
• Total | 0.88 sq mi (2.29 km2) |
• Land | 0.88 sq mi (2.29 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 1,250 ft (381 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 875 |
• Density | 989.82/sq mi (382.17/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 50514 |
Area code | 712 |
FIPS code | 19-02935 |
GNIS feature ID | 0454236 |
Website | www |
Armstrong is a city in Emmet County, Iowa, United States. The population was 875 at the 2020 census. [2] It was originally known as Armstrong Grove.
Armstrong got its start in 1892, after the construction of the railroad through that territory. [3] It was named after Thomas Armstrong, who first arrived in the area near the West Fork Des Moines River to trap. He spent only one winter, as it was too harsh for him. In 1892 the first locomotive arrived in Armstrong and a year later the town of Armstrong was incorporated.
In February 2021, Armstrong's mayor, Gregory Wayne Buum; police chief, Craig Juan Merrill; city clerk, Tracie Lang; and former city clerk Connie Marie Thackery were charged with 21 felony and misdemeanor counts, including fraud, misappropriation of funds, and assault with a dangerous weapon. [4] [5] [6]
Armstrong is located at 43°23′45″N94°28′51″W / 43.39583°N 94.48083°W (43.395722, -94.480750). [7]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 0.88 square miles (2.28 km2), all land. [8]
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1900 | 907 | — |
1910 | 586 | −35.4% |
1920 | 818 | +39.6% |
1930 | 767 | −6.2% |
1940 | 937 | +22.2% |
1950 | 943 | +0.6% |
1960 | 958 | +1.6% |
1970 | 1,061 | +10.8% |
1980 | 1,153 | +8.7% |
1990 | 1,025 | −11.1% |
2000 | 979 | −4.5% |
2010 | 926 | −5.4% |
2020 | 875 | −5.5% |
Source: "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved March 28, 2020. and Iowa Data Center Source: |
As of the census [10] of 2010, there were 926 people, 403 households, and 257 families living in the city. The population density was 1,052.3 inhabitants per square mile (406.3/km2). There were 439 housing units at an average density of 498.9 per square mile (192.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.
There were 403 households, of which 25.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.2% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.73.
The median age in the city was 49 years. 20.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.5% were from 25 to 44; 29% were from 45 to 64; and 25.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.
As of the census [11] of 2000, there were 979 people, 422 households, and 268 families living in the city. The population density was 1,192.7 inhabitants per square mile (460.5/km2). There were 456 housing units at an average density of 555.5 per square mile (214.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.88% White, 0.20% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.10% from other races, and 0.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.31% of the population.
There were 422 households, out of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.3% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.0% 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 2.83.
20.6% are under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 25.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,446, and the median income for a family was $45,563. Males had a median income of $31,210 versus $19,732 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,221. About 3.0% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 16.5% of those age 65 or over.
North Union Community School District operates public schools. [12] It was established on July 1, 2014, by the merger of Armstrong–Ringsted Community School District and Sentral Community School District. The former formed on July 1, 1979, with the merger of the Armstrong and Ringsted school districts. [13]
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