Palo, Iowa
Palo, Iowa | ||
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FIPS code 19-61230 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 0460004 | |
Website | www.paloia.govoffice2.com |
Palo is a city in
Palo is located near Pleasant Creek State Recreation Park.
History
In 1849 a regional post office was named by
Floods of 2008
Palo suffered severe damage during the
Geography
Palo is located at 42°3′44″N 91°47′35″W / 42.06222°N 91.79306°W (42.062201, -91.793126).[5]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.43 square miles (3.70 km2), all land.[6]
Demographics
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1880 | 135 | — |
1910 | 208 | +54.1% |
1920 | 224 | +7.7% |
1930 | 205 | −8.5% |
1940 | 250 | +22.0% |
1950 | 285 | +14.0% |
1960 | 387 | +35.8% |
1970 | 430 | +11.1% |
1980 | 529 | +23.0% |
1990 | 514 | −2.8% |
2000 | 614 | +19.5% |
2010 | 1,026 | +67.1% |
2020 | 1,407 | +37.1% |
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 29, 2020. and Iowa Data Center Source: |
2010 census
As of the
There were 358 households, of which 48.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.6% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 18.4% were non-families. 13.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.13.
The median age in the city was 32.4 years. 32.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 34% were from 25 to 44; 22.1% were from 45 to 64; and 6.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.6% male and 48.4% female.
2000 census
As of the
There were 247 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.1% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $53,558, and the median income for a family was $58,571. Males had a median income of $39,167 versus $24,044 for females. The
Education
Palo is in the Cedar Rapids Community School District.[10]
Zoned schools for Palo:[11]
- Elementary schools: Viola Gibson[12]
- Secondary schools: Harding Middle School and Kennedy High School[13]
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ Palo, Iowa history, 1854-1954; Palo Centennial. Palo, IA. 1954. pp. 10 [1].
- ^ The History of Linn County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c. Western Historical Company. 1878. pp. 586.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Cedar Rapids" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
- U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
- ^ "Elementary School Boundaries" (PDF). Cedar Rapids Community School District. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
- ^ "Middle School Boundaries High School Boundaries" (PDF). Cedar Rapids Community School District. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
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