Redding, Iowa

Redding is a city in southwest Ringgold County, Iowa, United States. The population was 63 at the time of the 2020 census.

Redding, Iowa
City
Location of Redding, Iowa
Coordinates: 40°36′24″N 94°23′11″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Ringgold
Area
• Total	1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2)
• Land	0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation	1,135 ft (346 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	63
• Density	63.70/sq mi (24.58/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	50860
Area code	641
FIPS code	19-66000
GNIS feature ID	2396339

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.01 square miles (2.62 km²), of which 1.00 square mile (2.59 km²) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km²) is water.

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1880	85	—
1890	214	+151.8%
1900	311	+45.3%
1910	269	−13.5%
1920	289	+7.4%
1930	272	−5.9%
1940	246	−9.6%
1950	200	−18.7%
1960	129	−35.5%
1970	111	−14.0%
1980	91	−18.0%
1990	119	+30.8%
2000	78	−34.5%
2010	82	+5.1%
2020	63	−23.2%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 29, 2020. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

As of the census of 2020, there were 63 people, 34 households, and 22 families residing in the city. The population density was 63.7 inhabitants per square mile (24.6/km²). There were 36 housing units at an average density of 36.4 per square mile (14.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 0.0% Native American, 1.6% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.0% from other races and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 0.0% of the population.

Of the 34 households, 35.3% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 11.8% were cohabitating couples, 32.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 11.8% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 35.3% of all households were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The median age in the city was 56.5 years. 25.4% of the residents were under the age of 20; 3.2% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 12.7% were from 25 and 44; 28.6% were from 45 and 64; and 30.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.4% male and 55.6% female.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 82 people, 37 households, and 21 families living in the city. The population density was 82.0 inhabitants per square mile (31.7/km²). There were 42 housing units at an average density of 42.0 per square mile (16.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 37 households, of which 21.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 2.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.2% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 29.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 51.5 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.7% were from 25 to 44; 36.6% were from 45 to 64; and 20.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 78 people, 35 households, and 24 families living in the city. The population density was 77.6 inhabitants per square mile (30.0/km²). There were 41 housing units at an average density of 40.8 per square mile (15.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 35 households, out of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.71.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.9% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 34.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $13,750, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $24,375 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,144. There were 22.2% of families and 30.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including 15.8% of under eighteens and 40.0% of those over 64.

Education

Mount Ayr Community School District operates public schools serving the community.