Havelock, Iowa

Havelock, Iowa
City
Location of Havelock, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°50′0″N94°42′6″W / 42.83333°N 94.70167°W / 42.83333; -94.70167 Coordinates: 42°50′0″N94°42′6″W / 42.83333°N 94.70167°W / 42.83333; -94.70167
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Pocahontas
Area [1]
• Total	0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2)
• Land	0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,230 ft (375 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	130
• Density	232.56/sq mi (89.81/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	50546
Area code	712
FIPS code	19-35130
GNIS feature ID	0457320
Website	www.havelockia.com

Havelock is a city in Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 130 at the time of the 2020 census. ^[2]

History

Havelock was platted in 1881. It is named for Henry Havelock. ^{[3] [4]}

Geography

Havelock is located at 42°50′0″N94°42′6″W / 42.83333°N 94.70167°W / 42.83333; -94.70167 (42.833367, -94.701762). ^[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.57 square miles (1.48 km²), all land. ^[6]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1900	397	—
1910	241	−39.3%
1920	331	+37.3%
1930	339	+2.4%
1940	326	−3.8%
1950	307	−5.8%
1960	289	−5.9%
1970	248	−14.2%
1980	279	+12.5%
1990	217	−22.2%
2000	177	−18.4%
2010	138	−22.0%
2020	130	−5.8%
Source: "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 2020-03-29. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census [7] [2]

The population of Havelock, Iowa from US census data

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 138 people in 65 households, including 35 families, in the city. The population density was 242.1 inhabitants per square mile (93.5/km²). There were 87 housing units at an average density of 152.6 per square mile (58.9/km²). The racial makup of the city was 92.8% White, 1.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.7% Pacific Islander, and 4.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.5%. ^[8]

Of the 65 households 21.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.2% were non-families. 38.5% of households were one person and 15.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.74.

The median age was 43.3 years. 18.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 32.6% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 177 people in 82 households, including 44 families, in the city. The population density was 314.3 inhabitants per square mile (121.4/km²). There were 95 housing units at an average density of 168.7 per square mile (65.1/km²). The racial makup of the city was 97.74% White, and 2.26% from two or more races. ^[9] Of the 82 households 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.3% were non-families. 42.7% of households were one person and 25.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 3.05.

The age distribution was 24.9% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 24.3% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males.

The median household income was $28,462 and the median family income was $32,917. Males had a median income of $25,469 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,548. About 6.4% of families and 12.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 24.4% of those sixty five or over.

Education

Pocahontas Area Community School District operates public schools. ^[10] It was in the Havelock-Plover Community School District until July 1, 1989, when it consolidated into the Pocahontas School District, resulting in the Pocahontas Area School District. ^[11]

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 12 August 2021.
3. Flickinger, Robert Elliott (1904). The Pioneer History of Pocahontas County, Iowa. G. Sanborn. pp.  791.
4. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 82.
5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 2012-05-11.
7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 2012-05-11.
9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 2008-01-31.
10. "Pocahontas Area." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on July 20, 2018.
11. "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on July 20, 2018.

External links

• City of Havelock, Iowa