Linden, Iowa

Linden is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 226 at the 2000 census and 199 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Linden, Iowa
City
Location of Linden, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°38′37″N 94°16′13″W
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyDallas
Area
 • Total0.78 sq mi (2.03 km2)
 • Land0.78 sq mi (2.03 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,119 ft (341 m)
Population
 • Total199
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
208
 • Density265.64/sq mi (102.63/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50146
Area code(s)641
FIPS code19-45390
GNIS feature ID0458403

Geography

Linden is located at 41°38′37″N 94°16′13″W (41.643709, -94.270294).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.79 square miles (2.05 km2), all land.[5]

Demographics
Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1900314—    
1910315+0.3%
1920267−15.2%
1930314+17.6%
1940298−5.1%
1950290−2.7%
1960258−11.0%
1970278+7.8%
1980264−5.0%
1990201−23.9%
2000226+12.4%
2010199−11.9%
2019208+4.5%
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 199 people, 84 households, and 58 families living in the city. The population density was 251.9 inhabitants per square mile (97.3/km2). There were 92 housing units at an average density of 116.5 per square mile (45.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.0% White, 0.5% African American, and 0.5% Pacific Islander. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 84 households, of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.0% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.81.

The median age in the city was 44.4 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 33.6% were from 45 to 64; and 14.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 58.3% male and 41.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 226 people, 91 households, and 74 families living in the city. The population density was 286.1 people per square mile (110.5/km2). There were 101 housing units at an average density of 127.9 per square mile (49.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.12% White, and 0.88% from two or more races.

There were 91 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.6% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.6% were non-families. 16.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.77.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $32,917. Males had a median income of $29,821 versus $21,354 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,392. About 6.7% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 13.8% of those 65 or over.

Festivals

Annually, Linden hosts Linden Daze on the third weekend in August. Linden Daze includes a parade and street dance.[8][9][10][11]

Parks and recreation

Linden has a well maintained city park, community building, and baseball field. A shelterhouse, and seasonal restroom facilities are located along the Raccoon River Valley Trail.[12][13] River Access website: Kayak Rental Floats Archived 2011-10-04 at the Wayback Machine</ref>

For outdoors and water enthusiasts, Linden has two nearby access points to the Middle Raccoon River: the Middle Raccoon River Access and the Cowles Access.[14] The Middle Raccoon River Access is a hand carry down primitive access point to the river. Cowles Access is a hard-surface boat ramp.[14] Camp Riverside is located at the Cowles Access.[15][16]

Government

As of 2018 the current mayor is Ken Basquin.

Education

Panorama Community School District serves the community.[17] The district formed on July 1, 1989 as a merger of the Panora-Linden and Y-J-B school districts.[18]

Notable person

See also

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 2012-07-02. 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. Linden Daze 2005 website Archived 2011-07-14 at the Wayback Machine
  9. Linden Daze is this Weekend
  10. 2015 Linden Daze
  11. 10th Annual Linden Daze this Weekend
  12. Raccoon River Valley Trail Association website Archived 2011-10-08 at the Wayback Machine
  13. Dallas County Raccoon River Valley Trail website Archived 2011-08-17 at the Wayback Machine
  14. Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) website: North Raccoon River, South Raccoon River, Middle Raccoon River, and Raccoon River Expedition & Fishing Guide
  15. River Access website: Kayak Rental Floats Archived 2011-10-04 at the Wayback Machine
  16. Outdoors Iowa website: Middle Raccoon River - P28 to Cowles Access Archived 2011-09-16 at the Wayback Machine
  17. "Panorama" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved 2020-03-24.
  18. "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2019-02-09. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
  19. University of Northern Iowa Athletics profile: Travis Geopfert Archived 2011-07-16 at the Wayback Machine
  20. University of Arkansas Razorbacks Athletics profile: Travis Geopfert
  21. Arkansas Razorbacks: Travis Geofert
  • City-Data Comprehensive statistical data and more about Linden


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