Derby, Iowa

Derby is a city in Lucas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 115 at the 2010 census.

Derby, Iowa
Location of Derby, Iowa
Coordinates: 40°55′51″N 93°27′25″W
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyLucas
Area
  Total0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2)
  Land0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,079 ft (329 m)
Population
  Total115
  Estimate 
(2019)[3]
112
  Density430.77/sq mi (166.27/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50068
Area code(s)641
FIPS code19-20125
GNIS feature ID0455887

History

Derby was platted in 1872.[4]

Geography

Derby is located at 40°55′51″N 93°27′25″W (40.930972, -93.456913).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.26 square miles (0.67 km2), all land.[6]

Demographics

Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1880174    
1910326+87.4%
1920334+2.5%
1930280−16.2%
1940269−3.9%
1950194−27.9%
1960151−22.2%
1970161+6.6%
1980171+6.2%
1990135−21.1%
2000131−3.0%
2010115−12.2%
2019112−2.6%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-29. and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 115 people, 47 households, and 31 families living in the city. The population density was 442.3 inhabitants per square mile (170.8/km2). There were 55 housing units at an average density of 211.5 per square mile (81.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.1% White and 0.9% from two or more races.

There were 47 households, of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.0% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 41.5 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 31.3% were from 45 to 64; and 15.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.3% male and 48.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 131 people, 53 households, and 34 families living in the city. The population density was 497.6 people per square mile (194.5/km2). There were 63 housing units at an average density of 239.3 per square mile (93.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 53 households, out of which 20.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,667, and the median income for a family was $31,250. Males had a median income of $23,333 versus $14,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,605. There were 6.1% of families and 4.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 9.5% of those over 64.

Education

Mormon Trail Community School District operates schools serving the community.[9]

Notable person

Lester Dickinson was born in Derby

References

  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. History of Lucas County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, etc. State Historical Company. 1881. pp. 630.
  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. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. 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 2008-01-31.
  9. "Mormon Trail." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on June 19, 2018.
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