Elk Run Heights is a city in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,069 at the 2020 census.[2] It is part of the Waterloo–Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Elk Run Heights, Iowa | |
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 Elk Run Heights City Hall | |
 Location of Elk Run Heights, Iowa | |
| Coordinates: 42°28′7″N 92°15′26″W / 42.46861°N 92.25722°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Black Hawk |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.09 sq mi (2.82 km2) |
| • Land | 1.08 sq mi (2.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,069 |
| • Density | 986.16/sq mi (380.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 50707 |
| Area code | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-24870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456301 |
History
editElk Run Heights was established in 1951.[3]
Geography
editElk Run Heights is located at 42°28′7″N 92°15′26″W / 42.46861°N 92.25722°W (42.468587, -92.257290).[4]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.06 square miles (2.75 km2), all land.[5]
Elk Run Heights is a suburb of Waterloo.
Demographics
edit| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1,124 | — |
| 1970 | 1,175 | +4.5% |
| 1980 | 1,186 | +0.9% |
| 1990 | 1,088 | −8.3% |
| 2000 | 1,052 | −3.3% |
| 2010 | 1,117 | +6.2% |
| 2020 | 1,069 | −4.3% |
| Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 28, 2020. and Iowa Data Center Source: | ||
2020 census
editAs of the census of 2020,[7] there were 1,069 people, 447 households, and 338 families residing in the city. The population density was 986.0 inhabitants per square mile (380.7/km2). There were 463 housing units at an average density of 427.1 per square mile (164.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.3% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.4% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races and 5.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 4.2% of the population.
Of the 447 households, 26.2% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% were married couples living together, 9.6% were cohabitating couples, 16.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 13.4% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 24.4% of all households were non-families. 18.6% of all households were made up of individuals, 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The median age in the city was 45.8 years. 19.5% of the residents were under the age of 20; 3.8% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 26.2% were from 25 and 44; 29.6% were from 45 and 64; and 21.0% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.
2010 census
editAs of the census[8] of 2010, there were 1,117 people, 461 households, and 337 families living in the city. The population density was 1,053.8 inhabitants per square mile (406.9/km2). There were 465 housing units at an average density of 438.7 per square mile (169.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.6% White, 1.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.
There were 461 households, of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.6% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.9% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.79.
The median age in the city was 44.1 years. 19.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23% were from 25 to 44; 33.2% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.
2000 census
editAs of the census[9] of 2000, there were 1,052 people, 394 households, and 325 families living in the city. The population density was 1,060.1 inhabitants per square mile (409.3/km2). There were 397 housing units at an average density of 400.1 per square mile (154.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.53% White, 0.67% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.29% from other races, and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.00% of the population.
There were 394 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.5% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.3% were non-families. 13.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 2.92.
Age spread: 25.8% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $45,179, and the median income for a family was $48,906. Males had a median income of $34,444 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,129. About 1.0% of families and 1.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Education
editThe Waterloo Community School District serves the community.[10]
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.
- ^ Elk Run Heights website
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Waterloo" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
External links
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- City Data Comprehensive statistical data and more about Elk Run Heights