Mallard, Iowa
Mallard, Iowa | |
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 Location of Mallard, Iowa | |
| Coordinates: 42°56′14″N 94°41′3″W / 42.93722°N 94.68417°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Palo Alto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| • Land | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,224 ft (373 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 257 |
| • Density | 655.61/sq mi (253.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 50562 |
| Area code | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-48585 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458740 |
Mallard is a city in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States. The population was 257 at the time of the 2020 census.[2]
History[edit]
Mallard got its start circa 1882, following construction of the Des Moines and Fort Dodge Railroad through that territory. The town was named by the railroad president, an avid hunter, from mallard ducks inhabiting the area ponds.[3]
Geography[edit]
Mallard is located at 42°56′14″N 94°41′3″W / 42.93722°N 94.68417°W (42.937269, -94.684169).[4]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.41 square miles (1.06 km2), all land.[5]
Demographics[edit]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 292 | — |
| 1910 | 331 | +13.4% |
| 1920 | 431 | +30.2% |
| 1930 | 449 | +4.2% |
| 1940 | 438 | −2.4% |
| 1950 | 399 | −8.9% |
| 1960 | 431 | +8.0% |
| 1970 | 384 | −10.9% |
| 1980 | 407 | +6.0% |
| 1990 | 360 | −11.5% |
| 2000 | 298 | −17.2% |
| 2010 | 274 | −8.1% |
| 2020 | 257 | −6.2% |
| Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 29, 2020. and Iowa Data Center Source: | ||
2010 census[edit]
At the 2010 census there were 274 people in 119 households, including 81 families, in the city. The population density was 668.3 inhabitants per square mile (258.0/km2). There were 137 housing units at an average density of 334.1 per square mile (129.0/km2). The racial makup of the city was 96.4% White, 0.4% Native American, 2.9% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.4%.[7]
Of the 119 households 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.9% were non-families. 26.1% of households were one person and 14.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.68.
The median age was 44 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 20.8% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.9% male and 47.1% female.
2000 census[edit]
At the 2000 census there were 298 people in 133 households, including 86 families, in the city. The population density was 783.6 inhabitants per square mile (302.5/km2). There were 143 housing units at an average density of 376.0 per square mile (145.2/km2). The racial makup of the city was 98.66% White, and 1.34% from two or more races.[8]
Of the 133 households 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 32.3% of households were one person and 21.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.83.
22.1% are under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 27.9% 65 or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.
The median household income was $28,056 and the median family income was $31,806. Males had a median income of $26,528 versus $11,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,451. About 12.7% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 8.1% of those sixty five or over.
Education[edit]
It is within the West Bend–Mallard Community School District.[9] It was established on July 1, 1995, by the merger of the West Bend and Mallard school districts.[10]
Notable people[edit]
- Mark Kacmarynski, running back who played for the Frankfurt Galaxy in NFL Europe during the 1999 season; born in Mallard.[11]
- Frank Mulroney, relief pitcher who played for the Boston Red Sox during the 1930 season; born in Mallard.[12]
References[edit]
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ a b "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ McCarty, Dwight Gaylord (1910). History of Palo Alto County, Iowa. Torch Press. p. 152.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. 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.
- ^ "West Bend-Mallard" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
- ^ "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 9, 2019. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
- ^ "Mallard Native Inducted Into Central College Hall Of Fame". Emmetsburg Reporter Democrat. Retrieved September 18, 2014.
- ^ "Frank Mulroney". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved July 27, 2014.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |