Bartlett is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Fremont County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 5. It is located at the intersection of County Road L31 and Western Avenue, near Interstate 29 and the Missouri River and is 5 miles (8 km) northwest of Thurman.[3]

Bartlett, Iowa
An aerial view of Bartlett, taken on September 12, 2024
An aerial view of Bartlett, taken on September 12, 2024
Bartlett is located in Iowa
Bartlett
Bartlett
Location in the state of Iowa
Coordinates: 40°53′07″N 95°47′41″W / 40.88528°N 95.79472°W / 40.88528; -95.79472
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyFremont County
Area
 • Total
0.40 sq mi (1.04 km2)
 • Land0.40 sq mi (1.04 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation945 ft (288 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
5
 • Density12.50/sq mi (4.82/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
51654
FIPS code19-04735
GNIS feature ID2583478[2]

History

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Bartlett was named after Annie Bartlett Phelps, wife of a railroad engineer.[4] Bartlett was founded as a railroad town; rail service was established between Bartlett and Council Bluffs in January 1867.[5] The population was 125 in 1940.[6]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.40 square miles (1.04 km2), all land.[7]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
201050
20205−90.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2020 census

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As of the census of 2020,[9] there were 5 people, 0 households, and 0 families residing in the city. The population density was 12.5 inhabitants per square mile (4.8/km2). There were 9 housing units at an average density of 22.5 per square mile (8.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 60.0% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 0.0% Native American, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.0% from other races and 40.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 0.0% of the population.

The median age in the city was 31.2 years. 40.0% of the residents were under the age of 20; 0.0% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 60.0% were from 25 and 44; 0.0% were from 45 and 64; and 0.0% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 20.0% male and 80.0% female.

2010 census

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As of the census[10] of 2010, there were 50 people, 23 households, and 15 families residing in the town. The population density was 125 inhabitants per square mile (48/km2). There were 25 housing units at an average density of 62.5 per square mile (24.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 92.0% White, 2.0% African American, 4.0% Native American, and 2.0% from two or more races.

There were 23 households, out of which 13.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.8% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.53.

In the city the population was spread out, with 16% under the age of 18, 14% from 18 to 24, 16% from 25 to 44, 32% from 45 to 64, and 22% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. The gender makeup of the city was 58.0% male and 42.0% female.

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bartlett, Iowa
  3. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  4. ^ Savage, Tom (2007). A Dictionary of Iowa Place-Names, p. 33. University of Iowa Press. ISBN 1-58729-531-8.
  5. ^ Anon. (1881). History of Mills County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, its Cities, Towns, Etc. State Historical Company. p. 436.
  6. ^ The Attorneys List. United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, Attorney List Department. 1940. p. 293.
  7. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001), Bartlett CDP, Iowa". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved May 19, 2016.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  9. ^ "2020 Census". United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 11, 2012.