Vinton, Iowa

Vinton is a city in Benton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,257 in the 2010 census, an increase from 5,102 in 2000.[4][5] It is also part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area. Vinton is the county seat of Benton County.[6]

Vinton, Iowa
City
Location of Vinton, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°9′51″N 92°1′34″W
CountryUnited States
State Iowa
CountyBenton
Area
 • Total4.97 sq mi (12.87 km2)
 • Land4.88 sq mi (12.64 km2)
 • Water0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2)
Elevation
787 ft (240 m)
Population
 • Total5,257
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
5,075
 • Density1,039.75/sq mi (401.43/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
52349
Area code(s)319 Exchange: 472
FIPS code19-81210
GNIS feature ID0462580
Websitewww.vintoniowa.net

History

Vinton was founded in 1849.[7] It was named for Hon. Plynn Vinton, a state legislator.[8] The first railroad line was extended to Vinton in 1869, and it was incorporated as a city that same year.[9]

Geography

Vinton's longitude and latitude coordinates
in decimal form are 42.164144, -92.026077.[10]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.83 square miles (12.51 km2), of which 4.74 square miles (12.28 km2) is land and 0.09 square miles (0.23 km2) is water.[11]

Vinton is located on U.S. Route 218 and the Cedar River, which has flooded parts of the city, most recently in 2008. The town's extensive tree cover was damaged by a derecho (straight line windstorm) on July 11, 2011.

Climate

This region experiences significant seasonal temperature fluctuations, going from warm summers to very cold winters. There is precipitation year-round, and snowfall occurs in almost all years. Most summer rainfall occurs during thunderstorms and a very occasional tropical system. Vinton averages 32.7 inches of precipitation annually. May and June are the wettest months; January and February, the driest. This area is classified as humid because it is not dry enough to be classified as semi-arid or arid.[12]

Climate data for Vinton, Iowa
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) −2
(28)		 1
(33)		 8
(46)		 17
(62)		 22
(72)		 27
(81)		 29
(85)		 28
(83)		 24
(76)		 18
(64)		 8
(47)		 0
(32)		 15
(59)
Average low °C (°F) −12
(10)		 −9
(15)		 −3
(26)		 3
(38)		 9
(49)		 14
(58)		 17
(62)		 16
(60)		 11
(51)		 5
(41)		 −2
(28)		 −9
(16)		 3
(38)
Average precipitation days 5 5 7 9 10 9 8 8 7 6 5 6 85
Source: Weatherbase [13]

Demographics
Vinton
population history
YearPop.±%
18702,460—    
18802,906+18.1%
18902,865−1.4%
19003,499+22.1%
19103,336−4.7%
19203,381+1.3%
19303,372−0.3%
19404,163+23.5%
19504,307+3.5%
19604,781+11.0%
19704,845+1.3%
19805,040+4.0%
19905,103+1.2%
20005,102−0.0%
20105,257+3.0%
20195,075−3.5%
Iowa Data Center[5]
Source: U.S. Decennial Census[14]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 5,257 people, 2,187 households, and 1,397 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,109.1 inhabitants per square mile (428.2/km2). There were 2,299 housing units at an average density of 485.0 per square mile (187.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 2,187 households, of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.1% were non-families. 31.0% 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 2.33 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 40.3 years. 24.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 19.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census[15] of 2000, there were 5,102 people, 2,116 households, and 1,390 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,187.7 people per square mile (458.1/km2). There were 2,227 housing units at an average density of 518.4 per square mile (200.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.26% White, 0.25% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population.

There were 2,116 households, out of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.91.

25.0% are under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,114, and the median income for a family was $41,546. Males had a median income of $32,460 versus $19,988 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,808. About 9.5% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.7% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture
Movie appearance

Portions of downtown Vinton, along with the Benton County courthouse, were featured in the 1996 John Travolta film Michael. Also seen during the movie's opening credits was Prairie Creek Church, a rural area Christian church located approximately six miles northeast of the city.

Portions of downtown Vinton were used in the movie "The Final Season"

Education

The Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District operates public schools. The district was established on July 1, 1993 by the merger of the Vinton Community School District and the Shellsburg Community School District.[16]

Vinton is the home of the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School, Iowa's state educational institution for vision-impaired students.[17]

Residing in the Braille School since 2008 is the North Central Region headquarters for AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC).[18]

Notable people


Born in Vinton

  • Everett Warner (1877–1963) was an artist born in Vinton who became a leading contributor to US naval camouflage during both World Wars.[24]

See also

References
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  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. "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010". United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Retrieved 2011-06-20.
  5. "Data from the 2010 Census". State Data Center of Iowa. Retrieved 2011-06-20.
  6. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  7. The History of Benton County, Iowa, Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c. Western Historical. 1878. p. 327.
  8. History of the Origin of the Place Names in Nine Northwestern States. 1908. p. 11.
  9. "Vinton". County of Benton, IA. Archived from the original on 21 April 2008. Retrieved 7 August 2014.
  10. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
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  13. "Weatherbase". Weatherbase. 2013. Retrieved on May 5, 2013.
  14. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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  16. "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2019-02-09. Retrieved 2019-08-01.
  17. "Statewide System for Vision Services". Iowa Braille School. Retrieved May 16, 2011.
  18. "AmeriCorps". US Government. Retrieved May 16, 2011.
  19. "James L. Geddes Papers". Iowa State University. Retrieved May 16, 2011.
  20. "Vinton School for the Blind - Mary Ingalls Era 1877-1889". Laura's Prairie House. Retrieved May 16, 2011.
  21. "Vinton, Louisiana: Founded by famous ag innovator". Advocate. Baton Rouge. 2013-02-18. p. 6D.
  22. Gue, Benjamin F. (1903 copyright expired). History of Iowa from the earliest times to the beginning of the twentieth century Volume IV. New York City: The Century History Company. p. 238. Retrieved May 16, 2011. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  23. "Iowa Governor Buren Robinson Sherman". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on May 16, 2011. Retrieved May 16, 2011.
  24. Behrems, Roy R. "evertt warner (1877-1963) Ship Camouflage Artist". Bobolink Books. Archived from the original on May 16, 2008. Retrieved May 16, 2011.


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