Ryan, Iowa

Ryan is a city in Delaware County, Iowa, United States. The population was 361 at the 2010 census.

Ryan, Iowa
City
Location of Ryan, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°21′2″N 91°28′59″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Delaware
Area [1]
• Total	0.43 sq mi (1.11 km^2)
• Land	0.43 sq mi (1.11 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	1,024 ft (312 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	361
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	346
• Density	806.53/sq mi (311.36/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	52330
Area code(s)	563
FIPS code	19-69465
GNIS feature ID	0460870

Geography

Ryan is located at 42°21′2″N 91°28′59″W (42.350648, -91.482986).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.43 square miles (1.11 km²), all land.[5]

History

Ryan was platted by Arthur I. Flint, J. A. Thomas, and Andrew E. Anderson on August 28, 1888. The city was incorporated in 1901.[6]

On August 12, 1974, an F4 tornado swept through Ryan, destroying much of the southern part of the community, and injuring 12. The tornado severely damaged homes as well as Great Plains Lumber Company, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, and the West Delaware grade school. It was estimated that the tornado caused $2.5 million in damage.[7]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1910	511	—
1920	397	−22.3%
1930	369	−7.1%
1940	341	−7.6%
1950	362	+6.2%
1960	347	−4.1%
1970	343	−1.2%
1980	390	+13.7%
1990	382	−2.1%
2000	410	+7.3%
2010	361	−12.0%
2019	346	−4.2%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-29. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 361 people, 152 households, and 93 families living in the city. The population density was 839.5 inhabitants per square mile (324.1/km²). There were 171 housing units at an average density of 397.7 per square mile (153.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.2% White and 0.8% from two or more races.

There were 152 households, of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.8% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the city was 37.9 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 30.5% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.8% male and 48.2% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census,[9] there were 410 people, 158 households and 97 families living in the city. The population density was 953.1 per square mile (368.1/km²). There were 170 housing units at an average density of 395.2 per square mile (152.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.78% White, 0.73% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.73% of the population.

There were 158 households, of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.0% were non-families. 32.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.47.

32.2% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.4 males.

The median household income was $34,250 and the median family incomewas $42,813. Males had a median income of $30,250 versus $21,417 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,576. About 7.5% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.6% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The West Delaware County Community School District operates local area public schools.[10]

Notable Sites

Happy Chef Umpire Roadside America

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 2011-02-20. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
6. The History of Delaware County. Retrieved Aug 4, 2018.
7. Iowa and Delaware Counties F4 Tornadoes Weather.gov . Retrieved Aug 4, 2018.
8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
10. "WEST DELAWARE COUNTY" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved 2020-07-24.