Ruthven, Iowa

For other places with similar names, see Ruthven (disambiguation).

Ruthven, Iowa
City
Location of Ruthven, Iowa
Coordinates: 43°7′50″N94°54′1″W / 43.13056°N 94.90028°W / 43.13056; -94.90028
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Palo Alto
Area [1]
• Total	0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2)
• Land	0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,440 ft (439 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	725
• Density	1,776.96/sq mi (686.77/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	51358
Area code	712
FIPS code	19-69330
GNIS feature ID	0460866

Ruthven is a city in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States. The population was 725 at the time of the 2020 census. ^[2]

Ruthven earned its title as the "Central Oasis of Wetlands" due to it being close to five lakes within a 10-mile radius.

History

Ruthven had its start in the year 1878 by the building of the Milwaukee railroad through that territory. It was named for the Ruthven brothers, who owned the town site. ^[3]

Geography

Ruthven is located at 43°7′50″N94°54′1″W / 43.13056°N 94.90028°W / 43.13056; -94.90028 (43.130448, -94.900207). ^[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.42 square miles (1.09 km²), all land. ^[5]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1880	73	—
1890	580	+694.5%
1900	787	+35.7%
1910	655	−16.8%
1920	809	+23.5%
1930	739	−8.7%
1940	832	+12.6%
1950	868	+4.3%
1960	712	−18.0%
1970	708	−0.6%
1980	769	+8.6%
1990	707	−8.1%
2000	711	+0.6%
2010	737	+3.7%
2020	725	−1.6%
Source: "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved March 29, 2020. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census [6] [2]

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 737 people in 320 households, including 184 families, in the city. The population density was 1,754.8 inhabitants per square mile (677.5/km²). There were 364 housing units at an average density of 866.7 per square mile (334.6/km²). The racial makup of the city was 99.1% White, 0.5% Native American, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8%. ^[7]

Of the 320 households 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.1% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.5% were non-families. 36.6% of households were one person and 21.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age was 42.2 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 21.5% were from 45 to 64; and 26.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 711 people in 325 households, including 202 families, in the city. The population density was 1,688.3 inhabitants per square mile (651.9/km²). There were 350 housing units at an average density of 831.1 per square mile (320.9/km²). The racial makup of the city was 97.19% White, 0.42% Native American, 0.28% Asian, and 2.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.41%. ^[8]

Of the 325 households 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. 32.3% of households were one person and 18.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.76.

20.0% were under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 25.9% were 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males.

The median household income was $31,027 and the median family income was $40,469. Males had a median income of $26,094 versus $16,719 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,079. About 4.7% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Ruthven-Ayrshire Community School District serves the community. It was a part of the Ruthven Community School District until July 1, 1983, when it merged into Ruthven-Ayrshire. ^[9]

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. McCarty, Dwight Gaylord (1910). History of Palo Alto County, Iowa. Torch Press. pp.  145.
4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
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. "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on July 20, 2018.

External links

• Community website
• Ruthven Theatre