Coin, Iowa
Coin, Iowa | |
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 Street in Coin | |
 Location of Coin, Iowa | |
| Coordinates: 40°39′21″N 95°14′06″W / 40.65583°N 95.23500°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Page |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.89 sq mi (2.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.89 sq mi (2.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (310 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 176 |
| • Density | 196.87/sq mi (76.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 51636 |
| Area code | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-14970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393587[2] |
Coin is a city in Page County, Iowa, United States. The population was 176 at the time of the 2020 census.[3] The Wabash Trace—a railroad converted to a bicycle trail—passes through here.
History[edit]
Coin was platted in 1879, on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad line.[4] The origin of the name "Coin" is obscure.[5]
Notable people[edit]
- Charles Roy Henderson (1911–1989), statistician and a pioneer of animal breeding, was born in Coin
Geography[edit]
Coin is located along the Tarkio River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.80 square miles (2.07 km2), all land.[6]
Demographics[edit]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 772 | — |
| 1900 | 574 | −25.6% |
| 1910 | 591 | +3.0% |
| 1920 | 603 | +2.0% |
| 1930 | 536 | −11.1% |
| 1940 | 457 | −14.7% |
| 1950 | 407 | −10.9% |
| 1960 | 346 | −15.0% |
| 1970 | 294 | −15.0% |
| 1980 | 316 | +7.5% |
| 1990 | 278 | −12.0% |
| 2000 | 252 | −9.4% |
| 2010 | 193 | −23.4% |
| 2020 | 176 | −8.8% |
| Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 29, 2020. and Iowa Data Center Source: | ||
2010 census[edit]
As of the census[8] of 2010, there were 193 people, 79 households, and 56 families living in the city. The population density was 241.3 inhabitants per square mile (93.2/km2). There were 99 housing units at an average density of 123.8 per square mile (47.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.3% White and 5.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.3% of the population.
There were 79 households, of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.1% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.86.
The median age in the city was 44.5 years. 26.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.2% were from 25 to 44; 31.2% were from 45 to 64; and 18.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.
2000 census[edit]
As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 252 people, 102 households, and 68 families living in the city. The population density was 314.4 inhabitants per square mile (121.4/km2). There were 118 housing units at an average density of 147.2 per square mile (56.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.60% White, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.79% of the population.
There were 102 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.03.
26.6% are under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $33,500, and the median income for a family was $45,313. Males had a median income of $30,250 versus $24,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,080. About 3.1% of families and 7.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 17.0% of those 65 or over.
Education[edit]
It is in the South Page Community School District.[10]
Government[edit]
The incumbent mayor is James Horter who won the most votes. The [[Mayor Pro-Tem is Barbara McCollum. City Council Members Christine Sheetz, Jim Clark, Jake Hill and Ruby Thomas. The City Maintenance Superintendent is Tim McCollum and the City Clerk is Rhonda Byers.
References[edit]
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Coin, Iowa
- ^ a b "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ Kershaw, W. L. (1909). History of Page County, Iowa. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. pp. 446.
- ^ Moyer, Armond; Moyer, Winifred (1958). The origins of unusual place-names. Keystone Pub. Associates. p. 141.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 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.
- ^ "South Page" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 25, 2020. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
