Manilla, Iowa

Manilla, Iowa
City
Main Street
Location of Manilla, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°53′33″N95°14′04″W / 41.89250°N 95.23444°W / 41.89250; -95.23444
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Crawford
Area [1]
• Total	1.06 sq mi (2.75 km2)
• Land	1.06 sq mi (2.75 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [2]	1,319 ft (402 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	775
• Density	729.07/sq mi (281.40/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	51454
Area code	712
FIPS code	19-48855
GNIS feature ID	2395830 [2]

Manilla is a city in Crawford County, Iowa, United States, along the West Branch of the West Nishnabotna River. The population was 775 at the time of the 2020 census. ^[3]

History

Manilla is working to bolster its declining population by providing free land and property tax abatements to attract new residents. ^[4]

Geography

Aerial photo of Manilla, Iowa

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.03 square miles (2.67 km²), all land. ^[5]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1890	526	—
1900	773	+47.0%
1910	875	+13.2%
1920	1,142	+30.5%
1930	1,032	−9.6%
1940	1,040	+0.8%
1950	1,035	−0.5%
1960	939	−9.3%
1970	943	+0.4%
1980	1,020	+8.2%
1990	898	−12.0%
2000	839	−6.6%
2010	776	−7.5%
2020	775	−0.1%
Source: "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved March 29, 2020. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census [6] [3]

2010 census

As of the census ^[7] of 2010, there were 776 people, 337 households, and 214 families living in the city. The population density was 753.4 inhabitants per square mile (290.9/km²). There were 369 housing units at an average density of 358.3 per square mile (138.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White, 0.1% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 337 households, of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.5% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% 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 2.74.

The median age in the city was 47.7 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.4% were from 45 to 64; and 26.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[8] of 2000, there were 839 people, 337 households, and 222 families living in the city. The population density was 1,059.2 inhabitants per square mile (409.0/km²). There were 369 housing units at an average density of 465.8 per square mile (179.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.74% White, 0.24% African American, 0.36% from other races, and 1.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.48% of the population.

There were 337 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 27.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males.

The median income for a household was $31,146, and the median income for a family was $37,625. Males had a median income of $27,292 versus $16,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,011. About 10.5% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Manilla is served by the IKM–Manning Community School District. ^[9] The district previously operated a middle school in Manilla but it closed in 2014; at the time the district continued to have its headquarters there. ^[10]

The Manilla Community School District was formed as a consolidation of various area school districts in 1889, and a four classroom building served as the first school in the city. ^[11] In 1904 the first class graduated. ^[12] A new school building funded by a $45,000 bond opened in 1915. In 1956 the school was renamed the Manilla Community School. ^[11] On July 1, 1992, the Manilla district merged into the IKM Community School District. That in turn, on July 1, 2011, merged into IKM–Manning. ^[13]

References

1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Manilla, Iowa
3. "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
4. Kilen, Mike. "Free land the key to small towns' growth?" The Des Moines Register, November 15, 2009.
5. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
6. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
7. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved May 11, 2012.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
9. "IKM-Manning." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on July 17, 2018.
10. "When schools close". Carroll Daily Times Herald . March 28, 2014. Archived from the original on July 17, 2018. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
11. "Chronology of Education." City of Manilla. Retrieved on July 17, 2018.
12. Forbes, Greg (February 18, 2014). "IKM-Manning school board advised to close Manilla building". Bulletin-Review . Retrieved July 27, 2023.
13. "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on July 20, 2018.