Runnells, Iowa
Runnells, Iowa | |
|---|---|
 Location of Runnells, Iowa | |
| Coordinates: 41°30′50″N 93°21′36″W / 41.51389°N 93.36000°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Polk |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor/Council |
| • Mayor | Jerry Lane |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2) |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (260 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 457 |
| • Density | 1,103.86/sq mi (426.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 50237 |
| Area code | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-69240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396447[2] |
Runnells is a city in the southeastern corner of Polk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 457 at the time of the 2020 census.[3] It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. Runnells has its own Post Office, located at 112 Brown Street.
History[edit]
Runnells incorporated as a city on May 21, 1903. It was named for John S. Runnells, a former editorial writer for the Iowa State Register and private secretary for Governor Samuel Merrill.[4]
Geography[edit]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.43 square miles (1.11 km2), all land.[5]
Demographics[edit]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 428 | — |
| 1920 | 369 | −13.8% |
| 1930 | 367 | −0.5% |
| 1940 | 388 | +5.7% |
| 1950 | 307 | −20.9% |
| 1960 | 322 | +4.9% |
| 1970 | 354 | +9.9% |
| 1980 | 377 | +6.5% |
| 1990 | 306 | −18.8% |
| 2000 | 352 | +15.0% |
| 2010 | 507 | +44.0% |
| 2020 | 457 | −9.9% |
| 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[7] of 2010, there were 507 people, 179 households, and 135 families living in the city. The population density was 1,179.1 inhabitants per square mile (455.3/km2). There were 187 housing units at an average density of 434.9 per square mile (167.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.2% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.
There were 179 households, of which 45.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.6% were non-families. 22.3% 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 2.83 and the average family size was 3.34.
The median age in the city was 31.9 years. 33.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.4% were from 25 to 44; 18.7% were from 45 to 64; and 10.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.3% male and 48.7% female.
2000 census[edit]
As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 352 people, 143 households, and 96 families living in the city. The population density was 830.9 inhabitants per square mile (320.8/km2). There were 149 housing units at an average density of 351.7 per square mile (135.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.58% White, 0.28% Native American, and 1.14% from two or more races.
There were 143 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% 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 3.05.
26.1% are under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $50,000. Males had a median income of $36,458 versus $26,563 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,643. None of the families and 2.8% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 9.3% of those over 64.
Notable person[edit]
- Dennis Keeney grew up on the Keeney Place/ family farm near Runnells
See also[edit]
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: Runnells, Iowa
- ^ a b "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ Henning, Barbara Beving Long; Patrice K. Beam (2003). Des Moines and Polk County: Flag on the Prairie. Sun Valley, California: American Historical Press. ISBN 1-892724-34-0.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 20, 2011. 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.
External links[edit]
Media related to Runnells, Iowa at Wikimedia Commons
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