Granville, Iowa
| Granville, Iowa | |
|---|---|
| City | |
 Location of Granville, Iowa | |
| Coordinates: 42°59′4″N 95°52′33″W / 42.98444°N 95.87583°WCoordinates: 42°59′4″N 95°52′33″W / 42.98444°N 95.87583°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 Iowa |
| County | Sioux |
| Incorporated | June 22, 1891[1] |
| Area[2] | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,450 ft (442 m) |
| Population (2010)[3] | |
| • Total | 312 |
| • Estimate (2012[4]) | 316 |
| • Density | 1,075.9/sq mi (415.4/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 51022 |
| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-32475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0457076 |
Granville is a city in Sioux County, Iowa, United States. The population was 312 at the 2010 census.
History
Granville was platted in 1882.[5] It was named for Richard Grenville, an English explorer.[5] A post office called Granville has been in operation since 1884.[6]
Geography
Granville is located at 42°59′4″N 95°52′33″W / 42.98444°N 95.87583°W (42.984552, -95.875737).[7]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.29 square miles (0.75 km2), all of it land.[2]
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 351 | — |
| 1910 | 400 | +14.0% |
| 1920 | 358 | −10.5% |
| 1930 | 390 | +8.9% |
| 1940 | 361 | −7.4% |
| 1950 | 350 | −3.0% |
| 1960 | 381 | +8.9% |
| 1970 | 383 | +0.5% |
| 1980 | 336 | −12.3% |
| 1990 | 298 | −11.3% |
| 2000 | 325 | +9.1% |
| 2010 | 312 | −4.0% |
| 1880 | 66 | −78.8% |
| 2014 | 316 | +378.8% |
| Source:"American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. and Iowa Data Center Source: | ||
2010 census
As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 312 people, 138 households, and 84 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,075.9 inhabitants per square mile (415.4/km2). There were 161 housing units at an average density of 555.2 per square mile (214.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 89.7% White, 0.6% African American, 0.3% Asian, 7.4% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.1% of the population.
There were 138 households of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.1% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.82.
The median age in the city was 41.7 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 20.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.9% male and 48.1% female.
2000 census
As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 325 people, 145 households, and 84 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,121.6 people per square mile (432.7/km²). There were 161 housing units at an average density of 555.6 per square mile (214.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.77% White, 0.62% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.
There were 145 households out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.4% were non-families. 39.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 27.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 25.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,000, and the median income for a family was $43,281. Males had a median income of $27,344 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,352. About 9.3% of families and 14.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.
Education
The city is home to Spalding Catholic High School. It is known for its successful baseball program, the Spartans have won state championships in 1971, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1989, 2000, and 2001. They have also qualified for the state tournament multiple times since that last championship. Their rival is Remsen St. Mary's, a school located 15 miles southwest. Spalding Catholic has merged with Gehlen Catholic High School as of the 2013-14 school year.[10][11]
References
- ↑ "Granville, Iowa". City-Data. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
- 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.
- 1 2 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. 79.
- ↑ "Sioux County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ Gausman, Kayah (August 22, 2013). "First bell rings for merged Gehlen, Spalding school". Retrieved October 8, 2013.
- ↑ Christoffel, Ryan (March 11, 2013). "War Eagle Conference accepts Harris-Lake Park". Dickinson County News. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
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