Ogden, Iowa Explained

Official Name:Ogden, Iowa
Settlement Type:City
Motto:"Our City, make it yours"
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Boone
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Yell
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:3.54
Area Land Km2:3.54
Area Water Km2:0.00
Area Total Sq Mi:1.37
Area Land Sq Mi:1.37
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:2007
Population Density Km2:566.59
Population Density Sq Mi:1467.11
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:338
Elevation Ft:1109
Coordinates:42.04°N -94.0306°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:50212
Area Code:515
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:19-58665
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0459806

Ogden is a city in Yell Township, Boone County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,007 at the time of the 2020 census, down 1.8% from 2,044 in 2010.[2] It is part of the Boone, Iowa Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the larger Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area.

History

Ogden was platted in 1866.[3] The town is named for William B. Ogden, a railroad official.[4] A post office has been in operation at Ogden since 1871.[5] Ogden was incorporated in 1878.[6]

Geography

Ogden is located at (42.040057, -94.030678).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.37sqmi, all land.[8]

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census[9] of 2010, there were 2,044 people, 829 households, and 580 families living in the city. The population density was 1492PD/sqmi. There were 904 housing units at an average density of 659.9/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.9% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 829 households, of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.3% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.0% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 41.6 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 18.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 2,023 people, 823 households, and 585 families living in the city. The population density was 1472.3PD/sqmi. There were 879 housing units at an average density of 639.7/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.01% White, 0.05% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.15% from other races, and 0.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.79% of the population.

There were 823 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. Of all households, 25.9% were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.90.

24.6% are under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,114, and the median income for a family was $46,949. Males had a median income of $32,054 versus $22,679 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,542. About 1.2% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

Education

Children in Ogden, Iowa attend the Ogden Community School District and Ogden High School.[12]

References

  1. Web site: 2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. March 16, 2022.
  2. Web site: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data . census.gov . United states Census Bureau . August 12, 2021.
  3. Book: History of Boone County, Iowa, Volume 1 . Pioneer Publishing Company . Goldthwait, Nathan Edward . 1914 . 203.
  4. Book: Chicago and North Western Railway Company. A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. 1908. 109.
  5. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . March 24, 2018.
  6. Web site: County History . https://web.archive.org/web/20170612044810/http://www.boonecounty.iowa.gov/about-us/county-history . dead . June 12, 2017 . Boone County . March 24, 2018.
  7. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. April 23, 2011. February 12, 2011.
  8. Web site: US Gazetteer files 2010 . . May 11, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120112090031/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt . January 12, 2012 .
  9. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. May 11, 2012.
  10. Web site: U.S. Census website . . January 31, 2008 .
  11. Encyclopedia: Guinness Book of World Records. World's Heaviest Horse. 43. 1988. Norris. McWhirter. Alan. Russel. David A.. Boehm. Sterling Publishing Company. 1987. 9780806965987. registration.
  12. Web site: Ogden Community Schools . Ogden Community Schools . October 3, 2011.

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