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'''Blockton''' is a city in [[Taylor County, Iowa|Taylor County]], [[Iowa]], [[United States]]. The population was 192 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].
'''Blockton''' is a city in [[Taylor County, Iowa]], United States. The population was 125 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]].<ref name=cen2020>{{cite web |title=2020 Census State Redistricting Data |url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial/2020/data/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171/Iowa/ |website=census.gov |publisher=United states Census Bureau |access-date=12 August 2021}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Blockton was founded by the [[Mormons]] in 1861, and it was originally known as Mormontown. After the Mormons left the area, the [[Chicago Great Western Railroad|Chicago Great Western Railway]] was built through the town and it was renamed Blockton in honor of W. T. Block, a railroad official.<ref>{{cite book | url=http://books.google.com/books?id=4VI0AQAAMAAJ&pg=PA198#v=onepage&q&f=false | title=History of Taylor County, Iowa: From the Earliest Historic Times to 1910 | publisher=Walsworth Publishing Company | author=Crosson, Frank E. | year=1910| pages=198-201}}</ref>
Blockton was founded by the [[Mormons]] in 1861, and it was originally known as Mormontown. After the Mormons left the area, the [[Chicago Great Western Railroad|Chicago Great Western Railway]] was built through the town and it was renamed Blockton in honor of W. T. Block, a railroad official.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=4VI0AQAAMAAJ&pg=PA198 | title=History of Taylor County, Iowa: From the Earliest Historic Times to 1910 | publisher=Walsworth Publishing Company | author=Crosson, Frank E. | year=1910| pages=198–201}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Blockton is located along the [[Platte River (Missouri River)|Platte River]].
Blockton's longitude and latitude coordinates<br>in decimal form are 40.615851, -94.476654.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref><br>The city is located along the [[Platte River (Missouri River)|Platte River]].


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.65|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.<ref name ="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-05-11}}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.65|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-05-11 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-01-25 }}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{Historical populations
{{Historical populations
|title = Historical populations
|title= Historical populations
|type = USA
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|align= left
|1900| 704
|1900|704
|1910| 648
|1910|648
|1920| 524
|1920|524
|1930| 537
|1930|537
|1940| 488
|1940|488
|1950| 407
|1950|407
|1960| 343
|1960|343
|1970| 273
|1970|273
|1980| 280
|1980|280
|1990| 213
|1990|213
|2000| 192
|2000|192
|2010| 192
|2010|192
|2020|125
|footnote=Source:{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|title=American FactFinder}} and [http://data.iowadatacenter.org/datatables/PlacesAll/plpopulation18502000.pdf Iowa Data Center]}}
|source={{center|U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref><ref name=cen2020/>}}|footnote=Source:{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|title=U.S. Census website|access-date=2020-03-29}} and [http://data.iowadatacenter.org/datatables/PlacesAll/plpopulation18502000.pdf Iowa Data Center]
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[[File:BlocktonIowaPopPlot.png|thumb|left|alt=The population of Blockton, Iowa from US census data|The population of Blockton, Iowa from US census data]]


===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="FactFinder">{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-05-11}}</ref> of 2010, there were 192 people, 86 households, and 53 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|295.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 110 housing units at an average density of {{convert|169.2|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 99.5% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] and 0.5% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.1% of the population.
At the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]] there were 192 people, 86 households, and 53 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|295.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 110 housing units at an average density of {{convert|169.2|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 99.5% White and 0.5% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1%.<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-05-11}}</ref>


There were 86 households of which 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.4% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.6% 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 2.85.
Of the 86 households 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.4% were non-families. 32.6% of households were one person and 18.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.85.


The median age in the city was 43.7 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 20.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.7% male and 45.3% female.
The median age was 43.7 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 20.3% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.7% male and 45.3% female.


===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> of 2000, there were 192 people, 91 households, and 52 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 296.7 people per square mile (114.0/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 112 housing units at an average density of 173.1 per square mile (66.5/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the city was 98.96% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], and 1.04% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.52% of the population.
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 192 people, 91 households, and 52 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|296.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 112 housing units at an average density of {{convert|173.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 98.96% White, and 1.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.52%.<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref>


There were 91 households out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.8% were non-families. 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 24.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.75.
Of the 91 households 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.8% were non-families. 36.3% of households were one person and 24.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.75.


In the city the population was spread out with 22.9% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 82.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.7 males.
The age distribution was 22.9% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.7 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $22,917, and the median income for a family was $28,125. Males had a median income of $25,417 versus $15,000 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $15,413. About 12.7% of families and 20.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 33.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 20.5% of those sixty five or over.
The median household income was $22,917 and the median family income was $28,125. Males had a median income of $25,417 versus $15,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,413. About 12.7% of families and 20.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 33.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 20.5% of those sixty five or over.

==Education==
Blockton is within the [[Bedford Community School District]].<ref>"[https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/SDRP2017_BEDFORD.pdf Bedford] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180427120820/https://www.educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/SDRP2017_BEDFORD.pdf |date=2018-04-27 }}." [[Iowa Department of Education]]. Retrieved on June 20, 2018.</ref>


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* [[Bourke B. Hickenlooper]] (1896–1971), lieutenant governor, then [[List of Governors of Iowa|29th Governor of Iowa]] and four-term [[List of United States senators from Iowa|U.S. Senator]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=H000559|title= HICKENLOOPER, Bourke Blakemore|publisher=[[Biographical Directory of the United States Congress]] |accessdate= 2011-06-24}}</ref>

* [[Eldon Stroburg]] (born 1927), former state representative and farmer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/legislator/legislatorAllYears?personID=603|title=State Representative|author=Iowa Legislative Services Agency|publisher=|accessdate=3 January 2015}}</ref>
*[[Bourke B. Hickenlooper]] (1896–1971) lieutenant governor then [[List of Governors of Iowa|29th Governor of Iowa]] then 4 term [[U.S. Senator]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=H000559|title= HICKENLOOPER, Bourke Blakemore|publisher=[[Biographical Directory of the United States Congress]] |accessdate= 2011-06-24}}</ref>


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Blockton, Iowa
Location of Blockton, Iowa
Location of Blockton, Iowa
Coordinates: 40°37′01″N 94°28′40″W / 40.61694°N 94.47778°W / 40.61694; -94.47778
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyTaylor
Area
 • Total0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2)
 • Land0.64 sq mi (1.65 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation1,119 ft (341 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total125
 • Density195.92/sq mi (75.64/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50836
Area code641
FIPS code19-06985
GNIS feature ID2394192[2]

Blockton is a city in Taylor County, Iowa, United States. The population was 125 at the 2020 census.[3]

History

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Blockton was founded by the Mormons in 1861, and it was originally known as Mormontown. After the Mormons left the area, the Chicago Great Western Railway was built through the town and it was renamed Blockton in honor of W. T. Block, a railroad official.[4]

Geography

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Blockton is located along the Platte River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.65 square miles (1.68 km2), all land.[5]

Demographics

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Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1900704—    
1910648−8.0%
1920524−19.1%
1930537+2.5%
1940488−9.1%
1950407−16.6%
1960343−15.7%
1970273−20.4%
1980280+2.6%
1990213−23.9%
2000192−9.9%
2010192+0.0%
2020125−34.9%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 29, 2020. and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census[6][3]
The population of Blockton, Iowa from US census data
The population of Blockton, Iowa from US census data

2010 census

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At the 2010 census there were 192 people, 86 households, and 53 families living in the city. The population density was 295.4 inhabitants per square mile (114.1/km2). There were 110 housing units at an average density of 169.2 per square mile (65.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.5% White and 0.5% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1%.[7]

Of the 86 households 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.4% were non-families. 32.6% of households were one person and 18.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age was 43.7 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 20.3% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.7% male and 45.3% female.

2000 census

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At the 2000 census there were 192 people, 91 households, and 52 families living in the city. The population density was 296.7 inhabitants per square mile (114.6/km2). There were 112 housing units at an average density of 173.1 per square mile (66.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.96% White, and 1.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.52%.[8]

Of the 91 households 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.8% were non-families. 36.3% of households were one person and 24.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.75.

The age distribution was 22.9% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.7 males.

The median household income was $22,917 and the median family income was $28,125. Males had a median income of $25,417 versus $15,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,413. About 12.7% of families and 20.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 20.5% of those sixty five or over.

Education

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Blockton is within the Bedford Community School District.[9]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Blockton, Iowa
  3. ^ a b "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  4. ^ Crosson, Frank E. (1910). History of Taylor County, Iowa: From the Earliest Historic Times to 1910. Walsworth Publishing Company. pp. 198–201.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  8. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  9. ^ "Bedford Archived 2018-04-27 at the Wayback Machine." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on June 20, 2018.
  10. ^ "HICKENLOOPER, Bourke Blakemore". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved June 24, 2011.
  11. ^ Iowa Legislative Services Agency. "State Representative". Retrieved January 3, 2015.
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