Pleasanton, Iowa Explained

Official Name:Pleasanton, Iowa
Settlement Type:City
Mapsize:250x200px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Decatur
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:0.91
Area Land Km2:0.91
Area Water Km2:0.00
Area Total Sq Mi:0.35
Area Land Sq Mi:0.35
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:32
Population Density Km2:35.21
Population Density Sq Mi:91.17
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1099
Coordinates:40.5825°N -93.7431°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:50065/50224
Area Code:641
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:19-63570
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:2396235

Pleasanton is a city in Decatur County, Iowa, United States. The population was 32 at the time of the 2020 census.[2]

History

Pleasanton was founded in 1854.[3] It was originally called Pleasant Plain, but the name was changed to avoid confusion with another community of that same name in the state.[4] The present name is commendatory.[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.35sqmi, all land.[6]

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census[7] of 2010, there were 49 people, 18 households, and 14 families living in the city. The population density was 140PD/sqmi. There were 26 housing units at an average density of 74.3/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 18 households, of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the city was 34.5 years. 28.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.4% were from 45 to 64; and 20.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.1% male and 44.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 37 people, 20 households, and 12 families living in the city. The population density was 107.6sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 24 housing units at an average density of 69.8sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 20 households, out of which 15.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.0% were non-families. 40.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.85 and the average family size was 2.42.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 10.8% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 13.5% from 25 to 44, 35.1% from 45 to 64, and 32.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 58 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $51,250, and the median income for a family was $54,375. Males had a median income of $51,250 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $29,231. There were no families and 12.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 16.7% of those over 64.

Education

The Central Decatur Community School District operates local area public schools.[9]

Transportation

While there is no fixed-route transit service in Pleasanton, intercity bus service is provided by Jefferson Lines in nearby Lamoni.[10]

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 . 12 August 2021.
  3. Book: History of Decatur County, Iowa, and Its People, Volume 1 . S. J. Clarke Publishing Company . Smith, Heman Conoman . 1915 . 168.
  4. Book: A Dictionary of Iowa Place-Names . University of Iowa Press . Savage, Tom . Aug 1, 2007 . 183. 9781587297595 .
  5. Web site: Mercer County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624070345/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_mercer.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri. November 5, 2016.
  6. Web site: US Gazetteer files 2010. United States Census Bureau. 2012-05-11. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt. 2012-01-25.
  7. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2012-05-11.
  8. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  9. Web site: Central Decatur. Iowa Department of Education. 2020-07-16.
  10. Web site: Iowa Bus Stops. September 28, 2023.