Denver is a city in Bremer County in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 1,919 at the time of the 2020 census.[3] It is part of the Waterloo–Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Denver, Iowa | |
|---|---|
 Downtown Denver | |
| Motto: "The Mile Wide City"[1] | |
 Location of Denver, Iowa | |
| Coordinates: 42°40′19″N 92°20′1″W / 42.67194°N 92.33361°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Bremer |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.71 sq mi (4.43 km2) |
| • Land | 1.70 sq mi (4.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,919 |
| • Density | 1,131.49/sq mi (436.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 50622 |
| Area code | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-20035 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455885 |
| Website | The City of Denver, Iowa Website |
History
editDenver was originally called Jefferson City, but after the Star Mail Route, a mail service provided to towns having no federal service, was established, the town changed its name. When a federal post office was established in 1863, the name was changed to Denver. The community was incorporated on June 30, 1896.[4]
Geography
editDenver is located at 42°40′19″N 92°20′1″W / 42.67194°N 92.33361°W (42.672070, −92.333604).[5]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.65 square miles (4.27 km2), of which 1.64 square miles (4.25 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[6]
Demographics
edit| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 102 | — |
| 1910 | 224 | 119.6% |
| 1920 | 462 | 106.2% |
| 1930 | 500 | 8.2% |
| 1940 | 556 | 11.2% |
| 1950 | 635 | 14.2% |
| 1960 | 831 | 30.9% |
| 1970 | 1,169 | 40.7% |
| 1980 | 1,647 | 40.9% |
| 1990 | 1,600 | −2.9% |
| 2000 | 1,627 | 1.7% |
| 2010 | 1,780 | 9.4% |
| 2020 | 1,919 | 7.8% |
| 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,[8] there were 1,919 people, 751 households, and 514 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,131.2 inhabitants per square mile (436.8/km2). There were 805 housing units at an average density of 474.5 per square mile (183.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 1.3% of the population.
Of the 751 households, 34.9% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 6.3% were cohabitating couples, 25.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 13.0% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 31.6% of all households were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The median age in the city was 38.4 years. 29.6% of the residents were under the age of 20; 4.2% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 and 44; 20.1% were from 45 and 64; and 21.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.
2010 census
editAs of the census[9] of 2010, there were 1,780 people, 701 households, and 504 families living in the city. The population density was 1,085.4 inhabitants per square mile (419.1/km2). There were 731 housing units at an average density of 445.7 per square mile (172.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.
There were 701 households, of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.1% were non-families. 23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.97.
The median age in the city was 38.5 years. 26.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.
2000 census
editAs of the census[10] of 2000, there were 1,627 people, 648 households, and 476 families living in the city. The population density was 1,177.9 inhabitants per square mile (454.8/km2). There were 672 housing units at an average density of 486.5 per square mile (187.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.52% White, 0.18% African American, 0.18% Asian, 0.37% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.92% of the population.
There were 648 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.93.
26.4% were under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $44,375, and the median income for a family was $53,958. Males had a median income of $41,731 versus $24,830 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,791. About 2.1% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.9% of those under age 18 and 3.9% of those age 65 or over.
Education
editThe city of Denver is served by the Denver Community School District.[11]
References
edit- ^ "The City of Denver, Iowa". The City of Denver, Iowa. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Denver, Iowa". City-Data.com. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Denver Community Schools". Denver Community Schools. Archived from the original on June 29, 2012. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
External links
edit
- The City of Denver, Iowa Website Portal style website, Government, Business, Library, Recreation and more
- City-Data Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about Denver