State Center, Iowa

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State Center, Iowa
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Central State Center in April 2022
Nickname: 
Rose Capital of Iowa
Marshall County Iowa Incorporated and Unincorporated areas State Center Highlighted.svg
Location of State Center, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°0′57″N93°9′51″W / 42.01583°N 93.16417°W / 42.01583; -93.16417
Country Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
State Flag of Iowa.svg  Iowa
County Marshall
Area
[1]
  Total1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2)
  Land1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,070 ft (326 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total1,391
  Density1,393.79/sq mi (538.37/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50247
Area code 641
FIPS code 19-75135
GNIS feature ID0461964
Website http://www.statecenteriowa.org/

State Center is a city in Marshall County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,391 at the time of the 2020 census. [2] State Center is known as the Rose Capital of Iowa. [3]

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History

State Center got its start in the year 1864, following construction of the railroad through the territory. [4] It was named for its location near the geographical center of the state. [5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.98 square miles (2.54 km2), all land. [6]

Demographics

Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1870 559    
1880 880+57.4%
1890 854−3.0%
1900 1,008+18.0%
1910 898−10.9%
1920 975+8.6%
1930 1,012+3.8%
1940 1,033+2.1%
1950 1,040+0.7%
1960 1,142+9.8%
1970 1,232+7.9%
1980 1,292+4.9%
1990 1,248−3.4%
2000 1,349+8.1%
2010 1,468+8.8%
2020 1,391−5.2%
Source: "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved March 29, 2020. and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census [7] [2]

2010 census

As of the census [8] of 2010, there were 1,468 people, 568 households, and 399 families living in the city. The population density was 1,498.0 inhabitants per square mile (578.4/km2). There were 630 housing units at an average density of 642.9 per square mile (248.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 0.5% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.5% of the population.

There were 568 households, of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.8% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the city was 39.2 years. 28.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 16.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census [9] of 2000, there were 1,349 people, 559 households, and 354 families living in the city. The population density was 1,384.4 inhabitants per square mile (534.5/km2). There were 597 housing units at an average density of 612.7 per square mile (236.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.78% White, 0.15% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 1.11% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.85% of the population.

There were 559 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% 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 3.00.

25.4% are under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,766, and the median income for a family was $45,156. Males had a median income of $33,661 versus $25,156 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,744. About 5.7% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.4% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education

West Marshall Community School District operates public schools. The school colors are black and gold, and the mascot is a Trojan. The schools include West Marshall Elementary, West Marshall Middle School, and West Marshall High School. [10]

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References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. 1 2 "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  3. "State Center, Iowa - Iowa's Rose Capital". Archived from the original on May 9, 2008. Retrieved December 1, 2008.
  4. Battin, William (1912). Past and Present of Marshall County, Iowa, Volume 1. Brookhaven Press. p. 185. ISBN   978-1-58103-897-2.
  5. The History of Marshall County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c. Western Historical Co. 1878. pp.  523.
  6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  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. "West Marshall CSD". Juicebox Interactive. Retrieved February 16, 2024.