Bankston, Iowa

Bankston is a city in Dubuque County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the 'Dubuque, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area'. The population was 25 at the 2010 census, down from 27 in 2000.

Bankston, Iowa
City
Location of Bankston, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°30′33″N 90°57′36″W
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyDubuque
Area
 • Total0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2)
 • Land0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,204 ft (367 m)
Population
 • Total25
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
27
 • Density98.90/sq mi (38.16/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
52045
Area code(s)563
FIPS code19-04510
GNIS feature ID0454346

Geography

Bankston is located at 42°30′33″N 90°57′36″W (42.509224, -90.960104).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.29 square miles (0.75 km2), all land.[5]

Demographics
Historical populations
YearPop.±%
194029—    
195040+37.9%
196036−10.0%
197028−22.2%
198040+42.9%
199035−12.5%
200027−22.9%
201025−7.4%
201927+8.0%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-28. and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 25 people, 9 households, and 6 families living in the city. The population density was 86.2 inhabitants per square mile (33.3/km2). There were 9 housing units at an average density of 31.0 per square mile (12.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 9 households, of which 44.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.67.

The median age in the city was 27.3 years. 36% of residents were under the age of 18; 4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 28% were from 45 to 64; and 8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 56.0% male and 44.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 27 people, 12 households, and 9 families living in the city. The population density was 98.2 people per square mile (38.6/km2). There were 12 housing units at an average density of 43.6 per square mile (17.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 12 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.56.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 14.8% from 18 to 24, 40.7% from 25 to 44, 7.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 125.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $18,750, and the median income for a family was $18,750. Males had a median income of $19,583 versus $38,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,886. There were 30.0% of families and 41.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 45.5% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education

Residents are within the Western Dubuque Community School District.[8] Some residents are zoned to Epworth Elementary School in Epworth, while others are zoned to Drexler Elementary School in Farley.[9] The zoned secondary schools are Drexler Middle School in Farley, and Western Dubuque High School in Epworth.[10]

Notable person

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 January 12, 2012. 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. "Western Dubuque Archived 2018-04-27 at the Wayback Machine." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on July 24, 2018.
  9. "2017 Elementary Boundaries." Western Dubuque Community School District. Retrieved on July 24, 2018. Detail on Luxemburg and New Vienna, showing boundary at Bankston - Detail on Balltown, Holy Cross, and Rickardsville
  10. "WDHS Boundary map." Western Dubuque Community School District. Retrieved on July 24, 2018.
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