Conrad, Iowa
| Conrad, Iowa | |
|---|---|
| City | |
 Location of Conrad, Iowa | |
| Coordinates: 42°13′30″N 92°52′20″W / 42.22500°N 92.87222°WCoordinates: 42°13′30″N 92°52′20″W / 42.22500°N 92.87222°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 Iowa |
| County | Grundy |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 1.20 sq mi (3.11 km2) |
| • Land | 1.20 sq mi (3.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,108 |
| • Estimate (2012[3]) | 1,104 |
| • Density | 923.3/sq mi (356.5/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 50621 |
| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-15825 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455577 |
Conrad is a city in Grundy County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,108 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Waterloo–Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is also known as the black dirt capital of the world and has an annual celebration to celebrate its fertile soil.
History
A post office called Conrad has been in operation since 1880.[4] The city took its name from nearby Conrad's Grove, a feature named for John Conrad, an early settler.[5]
Geography
Conrad is located at 42°13′30″N 92°52′20″W / 42.22500°N 92.87222°W (42.225095, -92.872270).[6]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.20 square miles (3.11 km2), all of it land.[1]
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 157 | — |
| 1900 | 483 | +207.6% |
| 1910 | 549 | +13.7% |
| 1920 | 560 | +2.0% |
| 1930 | 536 | −4.3% |
| 1940 | 591 | +10.3% |
| 1950 | 649 | +9.8% |
| 1960 | 799 | +23.1% |
| 1970 | 932 | +16.6% |
| 1980 | 1,133 | +21.6% |
| 1990 | 964 | −14.9% |
| 2000 | 1,055 | +9.4% |
| 2010 | 1,108 | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 1,100 | −0.7% |
| Source:"American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. and Iowa Data Center Source: | ||
2010 census
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,108 people, 464 households, and 309 families residing in the city. The population density was 923.3 inhabitants per square mile (356.5/km2). There were 507 housing units at an average density of 422.5 per square mile (163.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.
There were 464 households of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.4% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.1% 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 2.88.
The median age in the city was 41.4 years. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.7% were from 25 to 44; 23% were from 45 to 64; and 22.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.
2000 census
As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 1,055 people, 439 households, and 292 families residing in the city. The population density was 871.7 people per square mile (336.6/km²). There were 483 housing units at an average density of 399.1 per square mile (154.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.96% White, 0.19% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.
There were 439 households out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 87.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $42,396, and the median income for a family was $52,574. Males had a median income of $34,083 versus $25,655 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,220. About 3.6% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.
Education
BCLUW Community School District operates public schools serving Conrad. The schools are BCLUW Elementary School in Conrad, BCLUW Middle School in Union, and BCLUW High School in Conrad.
References
- 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
- 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
- ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-05-23.
- ↑ "Grundy County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
- ↑ 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. 58.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Conrad, Iowa. |
- Conrad City Website
- Conrad Public Library Website
- Black Dirt Days
- The Record Website
- BCLUW (Beaman, Conrad, Liscomb, Union and Whitten) School District
- City-Data Comprehensive statistical data and more about Conrad
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