Mapleton, Iowa
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Mapleton is a city located in Monona County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,416.
Geography
Image:IAMap-doton-Mapleton.PNG Mapleton is located at 42°9'51" North, 95°47'28" West (42.164049, -95.791110)Template:GR. It is situated on the Maple River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.2 km² (1.6 mi²). 4.2 km² (1.6 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 1,416 people, 582 households, and 346 families residing in the city. The population density was 339.6/km² (881.1/mi²). There were 648 housing units at an average density of 155.4/km² (403.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.94% White, 0.07% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. 0.56% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 582 households out of which 23.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.4% were non-families. 38.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 26.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.82.
In the city the population was spread out with 18.7% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 18.9% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 36.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females there were 82.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,479, and the median income for a family was $38,063. Males had a median income of $27,344 versus $18,158 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,516. 11.2% of the population and 6.5% of families were below the poverty line. 8.1% of those under the age of 18 and 16.8% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.