George, Iowa

George is a city in Lyon County, Iowa, United States, along the Little Rock River. The population was 1,080 at the 2010 census. The ZIP Code for George is 51237.

George, Iowa
City
Location of George, Iowa
Coordinates: 43°20′33″N 96°0′4″W
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyLyon
Government
 • TypeMayor-council
 • MayorJames Cuttell
Area
 • Total2.40 sq mi (6.22 km2)
 • Land2.40 sq mi (6.21 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
1,381 ft (421 m)
Population
 • Total1,080
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
1,042
 • Density434.53/sq mi (167.80/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
51237
Area code(s)712
FIPS code19-30225
GNIS feature ID0456873
WebsiteCity of George

Geography

George is located at 43°20′33″N 96°0′4″W (43.342523, -96.001157).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.41 square miles (6.24 km2), of which 2.40 square miles (6.22 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[5]

Demographics
Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1900394—    
1910606+53.8%
1920788+30.0%
1930907+15.1%
19401,107+22.1%
19501,210+9.3%
19601,200−0.8%
19701,194−0.5%
19801,241+3.9%
19901,066−14.1%
20001,051−1.4%
20101,080+2.8%
20191,042−3.5%
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 1,080 people, 451 households, and 302 families living in the city. The population density was 450.0 inhabitants per square mile (173.7/km2). There were 504 housing units at an average density of 210.0 per square mile (81.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.5% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 451 households, of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.0% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.84.

The median age in the city was 46.9 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 22.8% were from 45 to 64; and 29.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 1,051 people, 477 households, and 294 families living in the city. The population density was 439.5 people per square mile (169.8/km2). There were 532 housing units at an average density of 222.5 per square mile (85.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.33% White, 0.19% African American, 0.19% from other races, and 0.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.

There were 477 households, out of which 22.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 36.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.74.

19.0% are under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 18.7% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 34.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.0 males. For every 100 livers age 18 and over, there were 77.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,375, and the median income for a family was $40,250. Males had a median income of $30,833 versus $18,350 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,733. About 6.9% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 11.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

George and the nearby city of Little Rock share the George–Little Rock Community School District, formed on July 1, 2003, by the merger of the George and Little Rock school districts.[8]

George has an elementary school and the George–Little Rock Senior High School. Little Rock has the GLR Middle School combined with an elementary school.[9]

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. "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on February 25, 2019.
  9. "George–Little Rock Community School". George–Little Rock School District. Retrieved March 25, 2011.
  10. "Bob Locker". BASEBALL-Reference. Retrieved March 25, 2011.
  • George, Iowa Portal-style website, government, business, events, and more
  • City-Data Comprehensive statistical data and more about George


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