Valeria, Iowa

Valeria, Iowa
City
Sacred Heart Church
Location of Valeria, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°43′50″N93°19′29″W / 41.73056°N 93.32472°W / 41.73056; -93.32472
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Jasper
Area [1]
• Total	0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2)
• Land	0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	876 ft (267 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	39
• Density	795.92/sq mi (305.95/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	50054
Area code	515
FIPS code	19-80175
GNIS feature ID	0462514

Valeria is a city in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. The population was 39 at the time of the 2020 census. ^[2]

History

Valeria got its start in the year 1883, following construction of the Chicago Great Western Railway through the territory. ^{[3] [4]} Valeria's population was estimated at 100 residents in 1887, ^[5] was 146 in 1902, ^[6] and was 92 in 1915. ^[7]

Geography

Valeria's longitude and latitude coordinates in decimal form are 41.730538, -93.324695. ^[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.05 square miles (0.13 km²), all land. ^[9]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1920	70	—
1930	57	−18.6%
1940	79	+38.6%
1950	57	−27.8%
1960	76	+33.3%
1970	96	+26.3%
1980	80	−16.7%
1990	69	−13.7%
2000	62	−10.1%
2010	57	−8.1%
2020	39	−31.6%
Source: "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved March 29, 2020. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census [10] [2]

2010 census

As of the census ^[11] of 2010, there were 57 people, 22 households, and 14 families living in the city. The population density was 1,140.0 inhabitants per square mile (440.2/km²). There were 26 housing units at an average density of 520.0 units per square mile (200.8 units/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% White and 3.5% African American.

There were 22 households, of which 22.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.29.

The median age in the city was 43.5 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 19.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 56.1% male and 43.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[12] of 2000, there were 62 people, 24 households, and 19 families living in the city. The population density was 1,394.9 inhabitants per square mile (538.6/km²). There were 28 housing units at an average density of 629.9 units per square mile (243.2 units/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.39% White, and 1.61% from two or more races.

There were 24 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, and 20.8% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 3.2% from 18 to 24, 37.1% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 4.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 121.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,938, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $23,333 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,365. There were no families and 1.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education

Colfax–Mingo Community School District operates area public schools. ^[13] The Colfax and Mingo school districts consolidated on July 1, 1985. ^[14]

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. Weaver, James Baird (1912). Past and Present of Jasper County, Iowa, Volume 1. B.F. Bowen. p. 340.
4. Weaver, James Baird (1912). Past and Present of Jasper County, Iowa, Volume 1. B.F. Bowen. p. 362.
5. Cram, George Franklin (1887). Cram's Universal Atlas: Geographical, Astronomical and Historical, Containing a Complete Series of Maps of Modern Geography, Illustrated by Numerous Views and Charts; the Whole Supplemented with Valuable Statistics, Diagrams, and a Complete Gazetteer of the United States. G.F. Cram. pp. 367–369.
6. Cram's Modern Atlas: The New Unrivaled New Census Edition. J. R. Gray & Company. 1902. pp. 203–207.
7. Atlas of Johnson County, Iowa, 1917 :: Iowa Counties Historic Atlases. pp. 63–66.
8. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
10. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved May 11, 2012.
12. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
13. "Colfax-Mingo." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on January 28, 2019.
14. "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on July 20, 2018.

External links

• Iowa portal

• City-Data Comprehensive statistical data and more about Valeria