Shell Rock, Iowa

Shell Rock is a city in Butler County, Iowa, United States, along the Shell Rock River. The population was 1,296 at the 2010 census. The city is located along the county's eastern border, between Butler and Bremer counties.

Shell Rock, Iowa
City
Downtown Shell Rock
Location of Shell Rock, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°42′40″N 92°35′0″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Butler
Area [1]
• Total	1.70 sq mi (4.40 km^2)
• Land	1.60 sq mi (4.15 km^2)
• Water	0.10 sq mi (0.25 km^2)
Elevation	912 ft (278 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	1,296
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	1,275
• Density	795.88/sq mi (307.22/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	50670
Area code(s)	319
FIPS code	19-72435
GNIS feature ID	0461561

Geography

Shell Rock is located at 42°42′40″N 92°35′0″W (42.711033, -92.583471).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.66 square miles (4.30 km²), of which 1.56 square miles (4.04 km²) is land and 0.10 square miles (0.26 km²) is water.[5]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1880	719	—
1890	733	+1.9%
1900	839	+14.5%
1910	741	−11.7%
1920	815	+10.0%
1930	806	−1.1%
1940	925	+14.8%
1950	1,013	+9.5%
1960	1,112	+9.8%
1970	1,159	+4.2%
1980	1,478	+27.5%
1990	1,385	−6.3%
2000	1,298	−6.3%
2010	1,296	−0.2%
2019	1,275	−1.6%
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 1,296 people, 554 households, and 363 families living in the city. The population density was 830.8 inhabitants per square mile (320.8/km²). There were 588 housing units at an average density of 376.9 per square mile (145.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 554 households, of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.5% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.81.

The median age in the city was 44.1 years. 21.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 29% were from 45 to 64; and 19.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 1,298 people, 535 households, and 367 families living in the city. The population density was 829.9 people per square mile (321.3/km²). There were 556 housing units at an average density of 355.5 per square mile (137.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.38% White, 0.15% African American, 0.39% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.23% of the population.

There were 535 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.0% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,823, and the median income for a family was $44,265. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $22,596 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,064. About 5.1% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.3% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District operates local public schools.[8]

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 2012-01-25. 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. "Waverly-Shell Rock" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved 2020-07-20.