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Maloy, Iowa

Coordinates: 40°40′23″N 94°24′43″W / 40.67306°N 94.41194°W / 40.67306; -94.41194
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Maloy, Iowa
Location of Maloy, Iowa
Location of Maloy, Iowa
Coordinates: 40°40′23″N 94°24′43″W / 40.67306°N 94.41194°W / 40.67306; -94.41194
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyRinggold
Government
 • MayorBetsy Keenan
Area
 • Total0.63 sq mi (1.62 km2)
 • Land0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation1,119 ft (341 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total22
 • Density35.43/sq mi (13.68/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50836[3]
Area code641
FIPS code19-48675
GNIS feature ID2395824[2]

Maloy is a city in southwest Ringgold County, Iowa, United States, along the Little Platte River. The population was 22 at the time of the 2020 census.[4]

History

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Settlement of the western part of Ringgold County began in the 1850s. Maloy was platted in 1887, in the same year as the railroad arrived. Maloy was incorporated as a city in 1901. In 1917, the two-story brick Maloy High School was built; after serving from 1920 to 1952, it became an elementary school in the Mount Ayr Community School District.[citation needed]

A major fire on June 17, 1931, razed the Catholic Church, five businesses, a house, and a barn.[5] The school closed in 1972 and was torn down in 1987. The railroad, which once offered both freight and passenger service, was dismantled in 1985.[citation needed]

Geography

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Maloy is on Iowa County Road J43 approximately ten miles west-southwest of Mount Ayr. The Little Platte River flows past the west side of the community.[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.62 square miles (1.61 km2), all land.[7]

Demographics

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Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1910127—    
1920121−4.7%
1930112−7.4%
194095−15.2%
195090−5.3%
196068−24.4%
197045−33.8%
198038−15.6%
199036−5.3%
200028−22.2%
201029+3.6%
202022−24.1%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 29, 2020. and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census[8][4]

2020 census

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As of the census of 2020,[9] there were 22 people, 13 households, and 11 families residing in the city. The population density was 35.4 inhabitants per square mile (13.7/km2). There were 14 housing units at an average density of 22.5 per square mile (8.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 0.0% Native American, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.0% from other races and 0.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 0.0% of the population.

Of the 13 households, 46.2% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 15.4% were cohabitating couples, 23.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 15.4% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 15.4% of all households were non-families. 15.4% of all households were made up of individuals, 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The median age in the city was 49.5 years. 13.6% of the residents were under the age of 20; 0.0% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 27.3% were from 25 and 44; 36.4% were from 45 and 64; and 22.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 59.1% male and 40.9% female.

2010 census

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As of the census[10] of 2010, there were 29 people in 12 households, including 10 families, in the city. The population density was 46.8 inhabitants per square mile (18.1/km2). There were 15 housing units at an average density of 24.2 per square mile (9.3/km2). The racial makup of the city was 100.0% White.

Of the 12 households 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.0% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 16.7% were non-families. 16.7% of households were one person and 8.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.60.

The median age was 42.5 years. 20.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 13.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 20.5% were from 45 to 64; and 20.7% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 62.1% male and 37.9% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 28 people in 10 households, including 7 families, in the city. The population density was 45.1 inhabitants per square mile (17.4/km2). There were 11 housing units at an average density of 17.7 per square mile (6.9/km2). The racial makup of the city was 100.00% White.

Of the 10 households 50.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 20.0% of households were one person and 10.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.29.

The age distribution was 32.1% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 14.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $36,250, and the median family income was $13,750. Males had a median income of $16,250 versus $11,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,386. There were 50.0% of families and 42.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including 55.6% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education

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Mount Ayr Community School District operates public schools serving the community.[12]

Notable person

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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: Maloy, Iowa
  3. ^ "Maloy IA ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2024. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  5. ^ Mount Ayr Record-News, June 18, 1931
  6. ^ Iowa Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 7th Edition, 2021 p. 57 ISBN 1946494003
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ^ "2020 Census". United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  12. ^ "Mount Ayr." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on June 21, 2018.
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