Blockton, Iowa
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Blockton is a city located in Taylor County, Iowa, along the Platte River. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 192.
Geography
Image:IAMap-doton-Blockton.PNG Blockton is located at 40°36'57" North, 94°28'36" West (40.615851, -94.476654)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.7 km² (0.6 mi²). 1.7 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 192 people, 91 households, and 52 families residing in the city. The population density was 114.0/km² (296.7/mi²). There were 112 housing units at an average density of 66.5/km² (173.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.96% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. 0.52% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 91 households out of which 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 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.
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 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. 20.0% of the population and 12.7% of families were below the poverty line. 33.9% of those under the age of 18 and 20.5% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.