Conrad is a city in Grundy County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,093 at the 2020 census.[2] It is part of the Waterloo–Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. Conrad holds the honor of being known as the "Black Dirt Capital of the World."[3]
Conrad, Iowa | |
|---|---|
 Location of Conrad, Iowa | |
| Coordinates: 42°13′30″N 92°52′20″W / 42.22500°N 92.87222°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Grundy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.23 sq mi (3.18 km2) |
| • Land | 1.23 sq mi (3.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (306 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,093 |
| • Density | 889.34/sq mi (343.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 50621 |
| Area code | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-15825 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455577 |
History
editA post office called Conrad has been in operation since 1880.[4] The city took its name from nearby Conrad's Grove, a feature named for John Conrad, an early settler.[5]
Notable people
edit- Paul Franzenburg (1916-2004), Iowa State Treasurer and businessman, was born in Conrad.[6]
- Teri Johnston (b. 1951), current mayor of Key West, Florida, born and raised in Conrad.[7]
Geography
editConrad is located at 42°13′30″N 92°52′20″W / 42.22500°N 92.87222°W (42.225095, -92.872270).[8]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.20 square miles (3.11 km2), all land.[9]
Demographics
edit| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 157 | — |
| 1900 | 483 | +207.6% |
| 1910 | 549 | +13.7% |
| 1920 | 560 | +2.0% |
| 1930 | 536 | −4.3% |
| 1940 | 591 | +10.3% |
| 1950 | 649 | +9.8% |
| 1960 | 799 | +23.1% |
| 1970 | 932 | +16.6% |
| 1980 | 1,133 | +21.6% |
| 1990 | 964 | −14.9% |
| 2000 | 1,055 | +9.4% |
| 2010 | 1,108 | +5.0% |
| 2020 | 1,093 | −1.4% |
| Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 29, 2020. and Iowa Data Center Source: | ||
2020 census
editAs of the census of 2020,[11] there were 1,093 people, 440 households, and 283 families residing in the city. The population density was 889.5 inhabitants per square mile (343.4/km2). There were 481 housing units at an average density of 391.4 per square mile (151.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 1.4% of the population.
Of the 440 households, 26.8% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 5.2% were cohabitating couples, 23.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 18.2% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 35.7% of all households were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals, 17.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The median age in the city was 43.4 years. 23.7% of the residents were under the age of 20; 7.8% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 20.5% were from 25 and 44; 24.6% were from 45 and 64; and 23.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.
2010 census
editAs of the census[12] of 2010, there were 1,108 people, 464 households, and 309 families residing in the city. The population density was 923.3 inhabitants per square mile (356.5/km2). There were 507 housing units at an average density of 422.5 per square mile (163.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White, 0.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.
There were 464 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.4% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.88.
The median age in the city was 41.4 years. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.7% were from 25 to 44; 23% were from 45 to 64; and 22.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.
2000 census
editAs of the census[13] of 2000, there were 1,055 people, 439 households, and 292 families residing in the city. The population density was 871.7 inhabitants per square mile (336.6/km2). There were 483 housing units at an average density of 399.1 per square mile (154.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.96% White, 0.19% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.
There were 439 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $42,396, and the median income for a family was $52,574. Males had a median income of $34,083 versus $25,655 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,220. About 3.6% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.
Education
editBCLUW Community School District operates public schools serving Conrad. The schools are BCLUW Elementary School in Conrad, BCLUW Middle School in Union, and BCLUW High School in Conrad.
The Beaman-Conrad-Liscomb school district served Conrad until July 1, 1992, when it merged into BCLUW.[14]
References
edit- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ a b "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ "This Iowa Town's Dirt Might Be More Valuable than Gold". April 18, 2016. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
- ^ "Grundy County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on February 18, 2015. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
- ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 58.
- ^ 'Former state treasurer, utilities board official dies,' The Waterloo Courier, November 2, 2004
- ^ "11th Annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit". www.climatesummitmonroe.com. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "2020 Census". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 9, 2019. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
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