Parts of this article (those related to demographics) need to be updated.(July 2022) |
Gladbrook, Iowa | |
---|---|
Coordinates: 42°11′6″N92°42′53″W / 42.18500°N 92.71472°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Iowa |
County | Tama |
Area | |
• Total | 0.70 sq mi (1.81 km2) |
• Land | 0.70 sq mi (1.81 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 799 |
• Density | 1,146.34/sq mi (442.48/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 50635 |
Area code | 641 |
FIPS code | 19-31035 |
GNIS feature ID | 0456914 |
Gladbrook is a city in Tama County, Iowa, United States. The population was 799 at the time of the 2020 census. [2]
A post office called Gladbrook has been in operation since 1880. [3] The name Gladbrook was coined by a railroad official. [4]
On March 21, 1910, the Green Mountain train wreck occurred between Gladbrook and Green Mountain, in which a derailment killed more than 50 people riding on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad line. [5]
Gladbrook is located at 42°11′6″N92°42′53″W / 42.18500°N 92.71472°W (42.184995, -92.714588). [6]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.70 square miles (1.81 km2), all land. [7]
Year | Pop. | ±% |
---|---|---|
1890 | 556 | — |
1900 | 842 | +51.4% |
1910 | 869 | +3.2% |
1920 | 961 | +10.6% |
1930 | 891 | −7.3% |
1940 | 945 | +6.1% |
1950 | 862 | −8.8% |
1960 | 949 | +10.1% |
1970 | 961 | +1.3% |
1980 | 970 | +0.9% |
1990 | 881 | −9.2% |
2000 | 1,015 | +15.2% |
2010 | 945 | −6.9% |
2020 | 799 | −15.4% |
Source: "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved March 28, 2020. and Iowa Data Center Source: |
At the 2010 census, [9] there were 945 people, 410 households and 251 families living in the city. The population density was 1,350.0 per square mile (521.2/km2). There were 467 housing units at an average density of 667.1 per square mile (257.6/km2). The racial make-up of the city was 98.8% White, 0.5% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.
There were 410 households, of which 25.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.8% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.2% 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 2.78.
The median age was 47.2 years. 20.2% of residents were under the age of 18, 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24, 20.7% were from 25 to 44, 25.7% were from 45 to 64 and 27.3% were 65 years of age or older. The sex make-up of the city was 45.3% male and 54.7% female.
At the 2000 census, [10] there were 1,015 people, 408 households and 263 families living in the city. The population density was 1,456.9 per square mile (562.5/km2). There were 437 housing units at an average density of 627.3 per square mile (242.2/km2). The racial make-up of the city was 98.82% White, 0.10% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.10% from other races and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.89% of the population.
There were 408 households, of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present and 35.3% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.91.
24.9% of the population were under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64 and 28.0% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.3 males under 18. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.7 males.
The median household income was $38,167 and the median family income was $41,797. Males had a median income of $34,028 and females $21,161. The per capita income was $18,484. About 4.2% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.
The Gladbrook Corn Carnival is an annual celebration that attracts several thousand visitors per year. It has been held since 1922, generally in the last weekend of June with a variety of events held from Thursday to Sunday.
Gladbrook is the site of the Matchstick Marvels Museum which holds large creations built by Patrick Acton that are made out of matchsticks. Many of his creations are displayed in Ripley's Believe It or Not! museums. [11]
Gladbrook has a movie theater, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bike and walking trail.
Union Grove State Park is located three miles south of Gladbrook. It has a public beach, several picnic areas, public fishing, campgrounds and short hiking trails.
The city is served by the Gladbrook–Reinbeck Community School District. [12] Gladbrook Community School District consolidated on July 1, 1988. [13] Students attend school in nearby Reinbeck. Previously there was an elementary and middle school in Gladbrook, but it closed in 2015. [14]
Tama County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 17,135. Its county seat is Toledo. The county was formed on February 17, 1843 and named for Taimah, a leader of the Meskwaki Indians.
Arlington is a city in Fayette County, Iowa, United States. The population was 419 in the 2020 census, a decline from the 490 population in the 2000 census.
Reinbeck is a city in Grundy County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,662 at the 2020 census—a five percent decrease from the population of 1,751 in 2000. It is part of the Waterloo–Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area and is in the Cedar Valley.
Preston is a city in Jackson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 949 at the time of the 2020 census.
Morley is a city in Jones County, Iowa, United States. The population was 96 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Onslow is a city in Jones County, Iowa, United States. The population was 201 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Center Point is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,579 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Rhodes is a city in Marshall County, Iowa, United States. The population was 271 at the time of the 2020 census.
Whiting is a city in Monona County, Iowa, United States. The population was 745 at the time of the 2020 census.
Minden is a city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States. The population was 600 at the time of the 2020 census. It has possessed a post office since 1875.
Redding is a city in southwest Ringgold County, Iowa, United States. The population was 63 at the time of the 2020 census.
New Liberty is a city in Scott County, Iowa, United States. The population was 138 at the time of the 2020 census.
McCallsburg is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 353 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the larger Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area.
Lincoln is a city in Tama County, Iowa, United States. The population was 121 at the time of the 2020 census. The community was known as Berlin until June 12, 1918.
Conway is a city in Taylor County, Iowa, United States. The population was 17 at the 2020 census.
St. Marys or Saint Marys is a city in Warren County, Iowa, United States. The population was 108 at the time of the 2020 census.
Carpio is a city in Ward County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 144 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Minot Micropolitan Statistical Area. Carpio was founded in 1898. It is commonly believed that the town was named after the first post office which operated out of a railcar - hence 'Car P.O.'.
York Haven is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 691 at the 2020 census. The borough is the home of the Brunner Island coal-fired electrical generation plant, located on the Susquehanna River on Wago Road and operated by PPL Corporation.
Modoc is a census-designated place (CDP) in McCormick County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 256 at the 2000 census, and 218 at the 2010 census, a decline of 14.8%.
Lu Verne is a city in Humboldt and Kossuth counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 258 at the time of the 2020 census.