Elma is a city in Howard County, Iowa, United States. The population was 505 at the time of the 2020 census. [3]
Elma had its start in the late 1880s by the building of the railroad through that territory. [4] The Elma post office opened in 1886. [5]
Elma is located at 43°14′44″N92°26′19″W / 43.245649°N 92.438598°W (43.245649, -92.438598). [6]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.29 square miles (3.34 km2), all of it land. [7]
Year | Pop. | ±% |
---|---|---|
1900 | 976 | — |
1910 | 807 | −17.3% |
1920 | 874 | +8.3% |
1930 | 771 | −11.8% |
1940 | 790 | +2.5% |
1950 | 731 | −7.5% |
1960 | 706 | −3.4% |
1970 | 601 | −14.9% |
1980 | 714 | +18.8% |
1990 | 653 | −8.5% |
2000 | 598 | −8.4% |
2010 | 546 | −8.7% |
2020 | 505 | −7.5% |
Source: "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved March 28, 2020. and Iowa Data Center Source: |
As of the census of 2020, [9] there were 505 people, 238 households, and 137 families residing in the city. The population density was 411.6 inhabitants per square mile (158.9/km2). There were 267 housing units at an average density of 217.6 per square mile (84.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 0.0% Native American, 0.0% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.8% from other races and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 2.2% of the population.
Of the 238 households, 23.9% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.6% were married couples living together, 7.6% were cohabitating couples, 25.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 25.6% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 42.4% of all households were non-families. 39.9% of all households were made up of individuals, 22.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The median age in the city was 57.2 years. 20.8% of the residents were under the age of 20; 3.2% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 16.0% were from 25 and 44; 24.4% were from 45 and 64; and 35.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
As of the census [10] of 2010, there were 546 people, 240 households, and 142 families residing in the city. The population density was 423.3 inhabitants per square mile (163.4/km2). There were 272 housing units at an average density of 210.9 per square mile (81.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.3% White, 1.3% African American, 0.2% Pacific Islander, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of the population.
There were 240 households, of which 22.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.8% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.70.
The median age in the city was 51.3 years. 19.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.5% were from 25 to 44; 29.7% were from 45 to 64; and 30.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.
As of the census [11] of 2000, there were 598 people, 242 households, and 150 families residing in the city. The population density was 464.5 inhabitants per square mile (179.3/km2). There were 264 housing units at an average density of 205.1 per square mile (79.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.33% White, 0.17% African American, 0.17% Native American, and 0.33% from two or more races.
There were 242 households, out of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.0% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.88.
20.6% were under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 27.9% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,417, and the median income for a family was $40,417. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $19,167 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,263. About 10.8% of families and 17.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.3% of those under age 18 and 26.2% of those age 65 or over.
Howard–Winneshiek Community School District operates public schools. [12] The district was formed from the merger of the Cresco, Lime Springs/Chester, Elma, and Ridgeway school districts, opening on July 1, 1960. [13]
When Elma had its own K–12 school district, the Elma Eagles Basketball Team made state basketball twice in the 1930s, the first in 1932 and the second in 1937.[ citation needed ]
Jeff Skoda won state championship in wrestling in 1972 in the 112 weight class at Crestwood after the 1960 consolidation.[ citation needed ]
In 2013 the district board voted to close Elma Elementary School. [14]
Harpers Ferry is a city in Taylor Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, United States. The population was 262 at the time of the 2020 census.
Lansing is a city in Lansing Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, United States. The population was 968 at the time of the 2020 census.
New Albin is a city in Iowa Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, United States. It is the northeasternmost town in Iowa, located on the Mississippi River and the Minnesota border. The population was 432 at the time of the 2020 census.
Protivin is a city in Chickasaw and Howard counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 269 at the time of the 2020 census. Early settlers named the city after the Bohemian town of Protivín in what is now the south of the Czech Republic. The current mayor of Protivin is Michael Lensing.
Chester is a city in Howard County, Iowa, United States. The population was 139 in the 2020 census, a decrease of 7.9% from the 151 population in the 2000 census. Chester is located close to the state line from Minnesota.
Lime Springs is a city in Howard County, Iowa, United States. The population was 473 at the time of the 2020 census.
Webster is a city in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 94 at the time of the 2020 census.
McClelland is a city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States. The city was founded in 1903 after the Great Western Railroad was extended to include Council Bluffs. The population was 146 at the time of the 2020 census.
Redding is a city in southwest Ringgold County, Iowa, United States. The population was 63 at the time of the 2020 census.
Calmar is a city in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,125 at the 2020 census. It is at the junction of U.S. Route 52 and State highways 150 and 24, with both state routes terminating in Calmar.
Castalia is a city in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 145 at the 2020 census.
Fort Atkinson is a city in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 312 at the time of the 2020 census. It is home to the historic Fort Atkinson State Preserve and hosts a large annual fur-trapper rendezvous each September. Fort Atkinson holds the largest regional hay auction every Wednesday.
Jackson Junction is a city in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 37 at the time of the 2020 census.
Ossian (pronounced|ˈosh-ain) is a city in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 802 at the time of the 2020 census.
Ridgeway is a city in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 275 at the time of the 2020 census.. Ridgeway's post office was established in 1867.
Spillville is a city in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 385 at the time of the 2020 census. It is located in Calmar Township, approximately 4 mi (6.4 km) west of Calmar and about 12 miles (19 km) southwest of Decorah, the county seat. Spillville is known for its Independence Day fireworks display, held the first Saturday in July.
Clarkson Valley is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,609 at the 2020 census.
Elma Center is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Elma in Erie County, New York, United States. As of the 2010 census, this community population was 2,571. It is part of the Buffalo–Niagara Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Elma is a city in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. The population was 3,438 at the 2020 census.
Burr Oak is an unincorporated community in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States, very close to the Minnesota state line. Burr Oak is a census-designated place and the population was 171 in the 2020 census.