Clare, Iowa

Clare, Iowa
City
Location of Clare, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°35′16″N94°20′37″W / 42.58778°N 94.34361°W / 42.58778; -94.34361
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Webster
Incorporated	1882
Government
•  Mayor	Barb Passow
Area [1]
• Total	0.50 sq mi (1.28 km2)
• Land	0.50 sq mi (1.28 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,155 ft (352 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	136
• Density	274.19/sq mi (105.92/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	50524
Area code	515
FIPS code	19-13485
GNIS feature ID	0455422

Clare is a city in Webster County, Iowa, United States. The population was 136 at the 2020 census. ^[2] Clare was settled circa 1882 by immigrants from Clare County, Ireland. Clare is also home to a United States post office on West Front St.

Geography

Clare is located at 42°35′16″N94°20′37″W / 42.58778°N 94.34361°W / 42.58778; -94.34361 (42.587838, -94.343526). ^[3]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.51 square miles (1.32 km²), all land. ^[4]

Clare lies within the eastern side of Manson crater, an impact structure buried by glacial till and outwash. ^[5]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1900	374		—
1910	299		−20.1%
1920	259		−13.4%
1930	254		−1.9%
1940	232		−8.7%
1950	179		−22.8%
1960	245		36.9%
1970	249		1.6%
1980	229		−8.0%
1990	161		−29.7%
2000	190		18.0%
2010	146		−23.2%
2020	136		−6.8%
U.S. Decennial Census [6] [2]

The population of Clare, Iowa, from US census data

2020 census

As of the census of 2020, ^[7] there were 136 people, 51 households, and 37 families residing in the city. The population density was 274.3 inhabitants per square mile (105.9/km²). There were 68 housing units at an average density of 137.2 per square mile (53.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.1% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 1.5% Native American, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 1.5% of the population.

Of the 51 households, 25.5% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 2.0% were cohabitating couples, 13.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 23.5% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 27.5% of all households were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The median age in the city was 37.8 years. 25.7% of the residents were under the age of 20; 5.1% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 and 44; 19.1% were from 45 and 64; and 24.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.9% male and 44.1% female.

2010 census

As of the census ^[8] of 2010, there were 146 people, 65 households, and 41 families living in the city. The population density was 286.3 inhabitants per square mile (110.5/km²). There were 74 housing units at an average density of 145.1 per square mile (56.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 2.1% African American, and 0.7% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 65 households, of which 21.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.9% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the city was 42.5 years. 19.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 30% were from 45 to 64; and 18.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.4% male and 46.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[9] of 2000, there were 190 people, 79 households, and 50 families living in the city. The population density was 374.4 inhabitants per square mile (144.6/km²). There were 79 housing units at an average density of 155.7 per square mile (60.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.42% White, 0.53% Native American, and 1.05% from two or more races.

There were 79 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,500, and the median income for a family was $40,000. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $20,833 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,838. None of the families and 6.0% of the population were living below the poverty line.

Education

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

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. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
4. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
5. 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.
6. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
7. "2020 Census". United States Census Bureau.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved May 11, 2012.
9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
10. "Manson Northwest Webster" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 26, 2020. Retrieved March 26, 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.

External links

• http://www.celticcousins.net/irishiniowa/clarehistory.htm History of Clare