Share to: share facebook share twitter share wa share telegram print page

Pomeroy, Iowa

Pomeroy, Iowa
City
Location of Pomeroy, Iowa
Location of Pomeroy, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°32′54″N 94°41′1″W / 42.54833°N 94.68361°W / 42.54833; -94.68361
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyCalhoun
Government
 • TypeMayor-council
 • MayorCynthia Loots
Area
[1]
 • Total
2.05 sq mi (5.30 km2)
 • Land2.05 sq mi (5.30 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,240 ft (378 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
526
 • Density256.84/sq mi (99.17/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50575
Area code712
FIPS code19-64065
GNIS feature ID0460354
WebsiteCity of Pomeroy

Pomeroy is a city in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States. The population was 526 at the time of the 2020 census.[2]

History

Pomeroy was platted in 1870 in anticipation of the railroad being built through the settlement.[3] It was named for Charles Pomeroy, an Iowa politician.[4]

On July 6, 1893, Pomeroy was struck by a tornado that was later estimated to be F5 on the Fujita scale. With a damage path 500 yards (460 m) wide and 55 miles (89 km) long, the tornado destroyed about 80% of the homes in Pomeroy. The tornado killed 71 people and injured 200.[5][6]

Geography

Pomeroy is located at 42°32′54″N 94°41′1″W / 42.54833°N 94.68361°W / 42.54833; -94.68361 (42.548395, -94.683541).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.04 square miles (5.28 km2), all land.[8]

Pomeroy lies within the western side of Manson crater, an impact structure buried by glacial till and outwash.[9]

Demographics

Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1880185—    
1890481+160.0%
1900910+89.2%
1910815−10.4%
1920874+7.2%
1930826−5.5%
1940843+2.1%
1950868+3.0%
1960816−6.0%
1970765−6.2%
1980895+17.0%
1990762−14.9%
2000710−6.8%
2010662−6.8%
2020526−20.5%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 29, 2020. and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census[10][2]

2020 census

As of the census of 2020,[11] there were 526 people, 248 households, and 131 families residing in the city. The population density was 256.8 inhabitants per square mile (99.2/km2). There were 301 housing units at an average density of 147.0 per square mile (56.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.7% White, 0.4% Black or African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 1.0% from other races and 4.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 3.2% of the population.

Of the 248 households, 22.2% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.9% were married couples living together, 10.5% were cohabitating couples, 30.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 19.0% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 47.2% of all households were non-families. 41.5% of all households were made up of individuals, 22.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The median age in the city was 49.9 years. 21.5% of the residents were under the age of 20; 4.4% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 20.3% were from 25 and 44; 27.0% were from 45 and 64; and 26.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2010 census

As of the census[12] of 2010, there were 662 people, 280 households, and 171 families living in the city. The population density was 324.5 inhabitants per square mile (125.3/km2). There were 350 housing units at an average density of 171.6 per square mile (66.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% White, 0.5% African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

There were 280 households, of which 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.9% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 47 years. 21.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.6% were from 25 to 44; 23.4% were from 45 to 64; and 28.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census[13] of 2000, there were 710 people, 314 households, and 184 families living in the city. The population density was 347.4 inhabitants per square mile (134.1/km2). There were 356 housing units at an average density of 174.2 per square mile (67.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.58% White, 0.14% Native American, 0.14% from other races, and 0.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.28% of the population.

There were 314 households, out of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.4% were non-families. 39.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.5% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 20.4% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 29.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,531, and the median income for a family was $34,028. Males had a median income of $27,083 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,702. About 9.8% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.5% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Pocahontas Area Community School District operates public schools.[14] It was in the Pomeroy School District until July 1, 1993, when it consolidated into the Pomeroy–Palmer Community School District; on July 1, 2012, that district consolidated into the Pocahontas Area School District.[15]

Notable people

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  3. ^ Stonebraker, Beaumont E. (1915). Past and Present of Calhoun County, Iowa: A Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress, and Achievement, Volume 1. Pioneer Publishing Company. pp. 156–157.
  4. ^ "Profile for Pomeroy, Iowa". ePodunk. Archived from the original on August 8, 2014. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
  5. ^ Sprague, F.W. Story of a Storm. Chicago: Shepard, 1893.
  6. ^ July 6, 1893 — Pomeroy, Iowa
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  9. ^ Hartung, J. B., Kunk, M.J. and Anderson, R.R., Geology, geophysics, and geochronology of the Manson impact structure. Global Catastrophes in Earth History, Geological Society of America, Special Paper 247, pp. 207-221. 1990.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. ^ "2020 Census". United States Census Bureau.
  12. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  13. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  14. ^ "Pocahontas Area Archived 2018-04-27 at the Wayback Machine." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on July 20, 2018.
  15. ^ "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66 Archived 2019-02-09 at the Wayback Machine." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on July 20, 2018.

Read other articles:

Sartène

Sartène / Sartè Entidad subnacional Place de la Liberation Escudo Sartène / SartèLocalización de Sartène / Sartè en Córcega Coordenadas 41°37′15″N 8°58′25″E / 41.620833333333, 8.9736111111111Entidad Comuna de Francia • País Francia • Región  Córcega • Departamento Córcega del Sur • Distrito Distrito de Sartène (subprefectura) • Cantón Cantón de Sartène (cabecera)Alcalde Pierre Gori (UMP y aliados)Superficie ...

 

Kerryn McCann

Australian long-distance runner This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: Kerryn McCann – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (December 2008) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) Kerryn McCannMcCann at the 2006 Commonwealth GamesPersonal informationBirth nameKerryn Hindmars...

 

L1ve to Love, Love to L1ve

L1ve to Love, Love to L1veAlbum studio karya AfganDirilis10 Februari 2013Direkam2011-2012GenrePopDurasi40:20LabelTrinity Optima ProductionSwara Sangkar EmasProduserSigit Purnomo Syamsuddin SaidKronologi Afgan The One (2010)The One2010 L1ve to Love, Love to L1ve (2013) SIDES (2016) Singel dalam album L1ve to Love, Love to L1ve Pesan CintaDirilis: Desember 2012 Jodoh Pasti BertemuDirilis: Juni 2013 SabarDirilis: November 2013 Katakan TidakDirilis: Februari 2014 Untukmu Aku BertahanDirilis: ...

حرب بالوكالة

جزء من سلسلة عليالحرب التاريخ ما قبل التاريخ الحروب القديمة ما بعد الكلاسيكية أوائل العصر الحديث أواخر العصر الحديث الصناعية الجيل الرابع ساحة المعركة الجوية الإلكترونية المعلومات البرية المناطق الباردة الصحراء الغابة الجبال حضرية البحرية الفضاء الأسلحة المدرعات المد�...

 

قضية المانجو المنفجر (كتاب)

هذه المقالة يتيمة إذ تصل إليها مقالات أخرى قليلة جدًا. فضلًا، ساعد بإضافة وصلة إليها في مقالات متعلقة بها. (ديسمبر 2014) قضية المانجو المنفجر (بالإنجليزية: A Case of Exploding Mangoes)‏  معلومات الكتاب المؤلف محمد حنيف اللغة الإنجليزية  الناشر ألفريد كنوبف  تاريخ النشر 2008 المواقع ...

 

Richard Roth

Richard William Dick Roth Medallista olímpico Datos personalesNacimiento Palo Alto, Estados Unidos26 de septiembre de 1947 (76 años)Altura 184cm[1]​Peso 84kg[1]​Carrera deportivaRepresentante de  Estados UnidosDeporte Natación               Medallero Natación Masculino Evento O P B Juegos Olímpicos 1 0 0 [editar datos en Wikidata] Richard Roth (Palo Alto, Estados Unidos, 26 de septiembre...

Mark Hulsbeck

American professional aquanaut Mark HulsbeckMark Hulsbeck in 2007BornMark Whitney Hulsbeck (1956-02-20) February 20, 1956 (age 67)Cincinnati, OhioNationalityAmericanAlma materUniversity of South FloridaOccupationProfessional aquanaut Mark Whitney Hulsbeck (born February 20, 1956)[1][2] is an American professional aquanaut. He serves as an Oceanographic Operations Field Manager and research diver for the Aquarius Reef Base, the world's only undersea research laborator...

 

تجارة متوازنة

هذه المقالة يتيمة إذ تصل إليها مقالات أخرى قليلة جدًا. فضلًا، ساعد بإضافة وصلة إليها في مقالات متعلقة بها. (أبريل 2018) التجارة المتوازنة (بالإنجليزية: Balanced trade)‏ هي نموذج اقتصادي بديل للتجارة الحرة. وتتطلب بلدان ذات تجارة متوازنة لتوفير نمط متساوي من التجارة المتبادلة؛ ولا ي�...

 

Handball-Europameisterschaft 2008

In diesem Artikel wird die kroatische Männer-Handballnationalmannschaft bei der Europameisterschaft 2008 in Norwegen behandelt. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 Qualifikation 2 Mannschaft 2.1 Kader 3 Vorrundenspiele (Gruppe A) 3.1 Kroatien 32:27 (14:14) Polen 3.2 Tschechien 26:30 (13:13) Kroatien 3.3 Kroatien 29:24 (16:15) Slowenien 4 Hauptrundenspiele (Gruppe I) 4.1 Kroatien 20:30 (9:15) Dänemark 4.2 Kroatien 34:26 (12:13) Montenegro 4.3 Kroatien 23:23 (10:11) Norwegen 5 Halbfinale 5.1 Kroatien 24:23 ...

Tittabawassee River

River in Michigan, United States Tittabawassee RiverLooking north from M-61 in Hay TownshipSaginaw River watershedMouth location within the state of MichiganPhysical characteristicsSource  • locationEdwards Township, Ogemaw County, Michigan • coordinates44°05′27″N 84°18′49″W / 44.09085°N 84.31361°W / 44.09085; -84.31361[1] Mouth  • locationSaginaw River, Michigan • coordi...

 

Combat Organization of Anarcho-Communists

Underground organization in Russia Combat Organization of Anarcho-CommunistsБоевая организация анархо-коммунистовAlso known asBOAKLeaderDecentralized leadershipFoundation2018 (2018)Dates of operationfrom 18 April 2022 (2022-04-18)Country Russia BelarusAllegiance Russian opposition Belarusian oppositionIdeologyAnarcho-communismInsurrectionary anarchismAnti-PutinismAnti-authoritarianism[1]Political positionFar-leftMajo...

 

The Race (Yello song)

1988 single by YelloThe RaceSingle by Yellofrom the album Flag B-sideAnother RaceReleased11 April 1988GenreSynth-popnu-jazzLength3:22 (single version)8:11 (album version)13:23 (12 mix)LabelFontana 870 330-1Songwriter(s)Boris BlankDieter MeierProducer(s)YelloYello singles chronology Oh Yeah (1987 version) (1987) The Race (1988) Tied Up (1988) Music videoThe Race on YouTube The Race is a song by Swiss electronic band Yello, released as the first single from their album Flag. The single was init...

Nathang Valley

Nathang ValleyGnathang ValleyGeographyState/ProvinceSikkimCoordinates27°18′00″N 88°49′12″E / 27.300064°N 88.8200967°E / 27.300064; 88.8200967  Nathang Valley (also spelt as Natang, Gnathong, Gnathang Valley) is located in Pakyong District, Sikkim of India. As per the 2011 census of India, Gnathang village covers 486 hectares housing 913 households with a total population of 8,860 (7,455 males, 1,405 females).[1] The Nathang Valley is part of t...

 

Maximilian Cercha

Polish painter and drawer Maximilian CerchaPakosław z MstyczowaLithograph by Maximilian CerchaBorn(1818-10-12)12 October 1818KrakówDied29 June 1907(1907-06-29) (aged 88)KrakówBurial placeRakowicki CemeteryOccupation(s)painterdrawerMaximilian (also spelled Maksymilian) Cercha (1818–1907) was a Polish painter and drawer.[1][2][3][4][5] He was the nephew of Ezechiel Cercha (1790–1820) and the father of Stanisław Cercha [pl] (1867�...

 

Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Naanum (TV series)

Indian Tamil-language television series Sundari Neeyum Sundaran NaanumGenreSoap operaWritten byArun MohanDirected byAbdul KabeezStarringTejashwini GowdaVinoth BaabuAshwanth ThilakNalini Nair RamarajanCountry of originIndiaOriginal languageTamilNo. of seasons1No. of episodes405ProductionCinematographyJaya PrakashEditorMuthuRunning timeApprox. 22 minutesProduction companyKala communicationsOriginal releaseNetworkVijay TVRelease22 July 2019 (2019-07-22) –20 March 2021 (2021-03-2...

Subic Bay International Airport

Airport in Morong, BataanSubic Bay International AirportPaliparang Pandaigdig ng Look ng SubicAerial view of Subic Bay International AirportIATA: SFSICAO: RPLBWMO: 98426SummaryAirport typePublicOwner/OperatorSubic Bay Metropolitan AuthorityServesZambales and BataanLocationMabayo, Morong, BataanElevation AMSL20 m / 64 ftCoordinates14°47′39″N 120°16′15″E / 14.79417°N 120.27083°E / 14.79417; 120.27083MapSFS/RPLBLocation in the PhilippinesRunways...

 

Emily Booth

English actress This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these template messages) This article's lead section may be too short to adequately summarize the key points. Please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of all important aspects of the article. (December 2010) This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable source...

 

Gao Mengmeng

Dalam nama Tionghoa ini, nama keluarganya adalah Gao. Gao MengmengGao Mengmeng pada 2018 (paling kiri)Informasi pribadiLahir17 Januari 1993 (umur 30) OlahragaNegaraTiongkokOlahragaKarate Rekam medali Karate putri Mewakili  Tiongkok Pesta Olahraga Asia 2018 Jakarta Kumit +68 kg Kejuaraan Asia 2012 Tashkent Tim kumit 2013 Dubai Tim kumit 2015 Yokohama Kumit +68 kg 2012 Tashkent Kumit 68 kg 2017 Astana Kumit +68 kg 2018 Amman Tim kumit 2019 Tashkent Kumit +68 kg 2019 Tashkent Tim kumit...

Al the Octopus

Detroit Red Wings mascot This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: Al the Octopus – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (December 2009) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) Al the Octopus in 2016 Al the Octopus is the mascot of the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League...

 

American Wolves

The American Pitbulls redirects here. Not to be confused with American Pit Bull Terrier or pitbulls. Professional wrestling tag team Professional wrestling tag team American WolvesEddie Edwards (left) and Davey Richards (right) in April 2015Tag teamMembersDavey RichardsEddie EdwardsName(s)American PitbullsAmerican WolvesWolvesSweet 'N' Sour Inc.Combinedbilled weight416 lb (189 kg)DebutDecember 26, 2008 (2008-12-26)Years active2008–20102012–20172021–present The A...

 
Kembali kehalaman sebelumnya