Charlotte, Iowa

Charlotte, Iowa
City
Motto: Little Country Town, Big on Friendly

Location of Charlotte, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°57′40″N 90°28′11″W / 41.96111°N 90.46972°W / 41.96111; -90.46972Coordinates: 41°57′40″N 90°28′11″W / 41.96111°N 90.46972°W / 41.96111; -90.46972
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Clinton
Incorporated December 5, 1904[1]
Area[2]
 • Total 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2)
 • Land 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 696 ft (212 m)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 394
 • Estimate (2012[4]) 386
 • Density 691.2/sq mi (266.9/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 52731
Area code(s) 563
FIPS code 19-12855
GNIS feature ID 0455357
Website http://www.charlotteia.com/

Charlotte (/ʃɑːrˈlɒt/ shar-LOT) is a city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 394 at the 2010 census.

History

Charlotte was platted in 1871; a post office already been established there in 1853. The town was named for the first postmaster's wife, Charlotte Gilmore.[5]

Geography

Charlotte's longitude and latitude coordinates
in decimal form are 41.961163, -90.469704.[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.57 square miles (1.48 km2), all of it land.[2]

Demographics

Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1880294—    
1910356+21.1%
1920464+30.3%
1930407−12.3%
1940393−3.4%
1950427+8.7%
1960417−2.3%
1970444+6.5%
1980442−0.5%
1990359−18.8%
2000421+17.3%
2010394−6.4%
2014375−4.8%
2015370−1.3%
Source:"American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau.  and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 394 people, 156 households, and 105 families residing in the city. The population density was 691.2 inhabitants per square mile (266.9/km2). There were 174 housing units at an average density of 305.3 per square mile (117.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.8% White, 0.8% African American, 2.0% Asian, and 9.4% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.7% of the population.

There were 156 households of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.7% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the city was 33.3 years. 29.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.6% were from 25 to 44; 23.3% were from 45 to 64; and 14.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census

Assumption Catholic Church

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 421 people, 163 households, and 113 families residing in the city. The population density was 737.0 people per square mile (285.2/km²). There were 174 housing units at an average density of 304.6 per square mile (117.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.86% White, 0.24% African American, 0.48% Asian, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.38% of the population.

There were 163 households out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the city the population was spread out with 29.9% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 16.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $27,656 versus $17,857 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,312. About 6.1% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.6% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.

Infrastructure

Charlotte is located on Iowa Highway 136 at the end of County Road Z24.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "Charlotte-Iowa". City-Data. Retrieved May 11, 2011.
  2. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-24. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
  3. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
  4. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-06-17. Retrieved 2013-05-23.
  5. ↑ Wolfe, Patrick B. (1911). Wolfe's History of Clinton County, Iowa, Volume 1. B. F. Bowen. p. 261.
  6. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  9. ↑ "Charlotte, Iowa". mapquest. Retrieved May 11, 2011.
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