Plymouth, Iowa

Plymouth is a city in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States, along the Shell Rock River. The population was 382 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Plymouth, Iowa
Location of Plymouth, Iowa
Coordinates: 43°14′43″N 93°7′21″W
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyCerro Gordo
Area
  Total0.44 sq mi (1.13 km2)
  Land0.44 sq mi (1.13 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,135 ft (346 m)
Population
  Total382
  Estimate 
(2019)[3]
362
  Density828.38/sq mi (319.88/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50464
Area code(s)641
FIPS code19-63885
GNIS feature ID0460339
Websitehttp://www.plymouthiowa.us/

Geography

Plymouth is located at 43°14′43″N 93°7′21″W (43.245346, -93.122575).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.44 square miles (1.14 km2), all land.[5]

Demographics

Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1880239    
1910358+49.8%
1920366+2.2%
1930388+6.0%
1940427+10.1%
1950395−7.5%
1960422+6.8%
1970461+9.2%
1980463+0.4%
1990453−2.2%
2000429−5.3%
2010382−11.0%
2019362−5.2%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-29. and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 382 people, 164 households, and 111 families residing in the city. The population density was 868.2 inhabitants per square mile (335.2/km2). There were 180 housing units at an average density of 409.1 per square mile (158.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.4% White, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 164 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.3% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the city was 45.4 years. 18.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.7% were from 25 to 44; 36.5% were from 45 to 64; and 14.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.4% male and 47.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 429 people, 164 households, and 120 families residing in the city. The population density was 976.6 people per square mile (376.4/km2). There were 171 housing units at an average density of 389.3 per square mile (150.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.83% White, 0.70% Native American, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.17% of the population.

There were 164 households, out of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.7% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,344, and the median income for a family was $40,179. Males had a median income of $31,042 versus $20,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,888. About 4.1% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Plymouth's public schools are operated by the Central Springs Community School District,[8] established on July 1, 2011, by the merger of North Central Community School District and Nora Springs–Rock Falls Community School District.[9] Prior to the merger, it was in the North Central district.[10]

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. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
  6. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  8. "Central Springs." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on January 6, 2019.
  9. "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66 Archived 2019-02-09 at the Wayback Machine." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on January 6, 2019.
  10. "Central1.pdf North Central Community School District." Iowa Secretary of State. Retrieved on January 6, 2019. Central2.pdf Detail map of Manly.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.