Summary
Mondamin is a city in Harrison County, Iowa, United States. The population was 339 at the time of the 2020 census.[3]
Mondamin, Iowa | |
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 Downtown Mondamin, Iowa | |
 Location of Mondamin, Iowa | |
  Mondamin Location within Iowa  Mondamin Location within the United States | |
| Coordinates: 41°42′36″N 96°01′17″W / 41.71000°N 96.02139°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Harrison |
| Township | Morgan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 339 |
| • Density | 750.00/sq mi (289.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 51557 |
| Area code | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-53175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395369[2] |
History edit
Mondamin was platted in the winter of 1867–1868 when the railroad was extended to that point.[4] It was named after Mondamin, a Native American corn deity.[5]
Geography edit
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.45 square miles (1.17 km2), all of it land.[6]
Demographics edit
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 158 | — |
| 1890 | 257 | +62.7% |
| 1900 | 384 | +49.4% |
| 1910 | 420 | +9.4% |
| 1920 | 508 | +21.0% |
| 1930 | 534 | +5.1% |
| 1940 | 610 | +14.2% |
| 1950 | 489 | −19.8% |
| 1960 | 436 | −10.8% |
| 1970 | 420 | −3.7% |
| 1980 | 423 | +0.7% |
| 1990 | 403 | −4.7% |
| 2000 | 423 | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 402 | −5.0% |
| 2020 | 339 | −15.7% |
| Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 29, 2020. and Iowa Data Center Source: | ||
2010 census edit
As of the census[8] of 2010, there were 402 people, 175 households, and 122 families living in the city. The population density was 893.3 inhabitants per square mile (344.9/km2). There were 194 housing units at an average density of 431.1 per square mile (166.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.
There were 175 households, of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.3% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.70.
The median age in the city was 44.8 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.4% were from 25 to 44; 28.2% were from 45 to 64; and 21.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.
2000 census edit
As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 423 people, 175 households, and 120 families living in the city. The population density was 915.0 inhabitants per square mile (353.3/km2). There were 191 housing units at an average density of 413.1 per square mile (159.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.35% White, 0.24% Native American, and 1.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.24% of the population.
There were 175 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $40,278, and the median income for a family was $41,406. Males had a median income of $31,667 versus $21,146 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,123. About 4.9% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.6% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.
Education edit
It is within the West Harrison Community School District.[10]
References edit
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mondamin, Iowa
- ^ a b "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ History of Western Iowa, Its Settlement and Growth. Western Publishing Company. 1882. pp. 290.
- ^ 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. 104.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "West Harrison." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on July 16, 2018.