Iowa Falls, Iowa
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Iowa Falls is a city in Hardin County, Iowa, United States. Iowa Falls is the home of Ellsworth Community College. It is also a regional transportation center, located along U.S. Routes 20 and 65 and the Canadian National and Union Pacific Railroads. The population was 5,106 at the time of the 2020 census.[1]
History
Iowa Falls was laid out and platted in 1856.[2] Prior to being named Iowa Falls, the area had been known as Rocksylvania. However, due to the difficulty of pronunciation and spelling, it was then changed to Iowa Falls.[3] It was named from the falls on the Iowa River.[4]
The Illinois Central Railroad was built through Iowa Falls in 1866.[5]
The Metropolitan Opera House was built in 1899[6], it presented plays, operas, and vaudeville in the town during the first half of the twentieth century, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Iowa Falls Popcorn Stand, located in Estes Park, is the oldest popcorn stand in Iowa that is still running.[7] It was first opened on May 29, 1948, as "Louie's Korn Krib."[8]
Geography
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Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Iowa Falls has a hot-summer humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.
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Demographics
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2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Iowa Falls had 5,106 people, 2,146 households, and 1,235 families.[13][14] The population density was 948.1 inhabitants per square mile (366.1/km2). There were 2,422 housing units at an average density of 449.7 per square mile (173.6/km2).[13]
The median age was 40.7 years. 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18 and 23.7% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 94.4 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males age 18 and over.[13]
96.6% of residents lived in urban areas, while 3.4% lived in rural areas.[15]
Of the 2,146 households, 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 42.3% were married-couple households, 20.8% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 30.6% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 42.5% of households were non-families, 37.3% were made up of individuals, and 19.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[13]
Of housing units, 11.4% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.2% and the rental vacancy rate was 14.0%.[13]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,550 | 89.1% |
| Black or African American | 57 | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 18 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 175 | 3.4% |
| Two or more races | 261 | 5.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 335 | 6.6% |
2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 5,238 people, 2,207 households, and 1,295 families living in the city. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 2,462 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makup of the city was 94.0% White, 2.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.9%.[16]
Of the 2,207 households 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.3% were non-families. 37.1% of households were one person and 18.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.81.
The median age was 40.9 years. 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.2% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 22.4% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.
2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 5,193 people, 2,215 households, and 1,331 families living in the city. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 2,412 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makup of the city was 97.34% White, 1.21% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.42% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.04%.[17]
Of the 2,215 households 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% were non-families. 34.6% of households were one person and 18.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.81.
The age distribution was20.3% under the age of 18, 13.0% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% that were 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males.
The median household income was $32,141 and the median family income was $42,279. Males had a median income of $31,216 versus $21,004 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,330. About 7.1% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.5% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
Iowa Select Farms, Iowa's largest hog producer, is headquartered in Iowa Falls.[18]
Education
Iowa Falls Community School District operates public schools.
Radio and cable broadcasting
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Notable people
- Nick Collison, NBA basketball player
- Joseph Gomer, Tuskegee airman
- Kurt Ploeger, former NFL player
- Bill Riley Sr., television personality
- Randy Schultz former NFL player
- Jim Trickey, football player
- Christopher Whitesell, writer
- Jim Whitesell, basketball coach
- John Whitesell, Hollywood director
- Patrick Whitesell, Hollywood agent and co-CEO of WME Entertainment
- Sean Whitesell, actor, writer, producer
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Hardin County, Iowa
- St. Matthew's by the Bridge Episcopal Church
- Metropolitan Opera House (Iowa Falls, Iowa)
References
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- ↑ Samuel Walker Beyer, Geology of Hardin County, Iowa Geological Annual Report 10(1) 1899; pages 241-314, see particularly 254-255.
- ↑ Iowa Falls Hydro Dam, Iowa Whitewater Coalition, 23 Jan. 2018.
- ↑ Dam data sheet, Iowa Falls, State ID #1304, Renewable World Energies, 10 Sep. 2015.
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External links
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