Randalia, Iowa Explained

Official Name:Randalia, Iowa
Settlement Type:City
Mapsize:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Fayette
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:0.48
Area Land Km2:0.48
Area Water Km2:0.00
Area Total Sq Mi:0.19
Area Land Sq Mi:0.19
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:50
Population Density Km2:103.44
Population Density Sq Mi:267.38
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:340
Elevation Ft:1115
Coordinates:42.8622°N -91.8869°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:52164
Area Code:563
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:19-65550
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0460519

Randalia is an unincorporated census designated place [2] in Fayette County, Iowa, United States. The population was 51 at the time of the 2020 census.[3]

Geography

Randalia is located at 42.8622°N -91.8869°W (42.862196, -91.886814).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.22sqmi, all land.[5]

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census[6] of 2010, there were 68 people, 29 households, and 21 families living in the city. The population density was 309.1PD/sqmi. There were 37 housing units at an average density of 168.2/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.1% White and 5.9% from two or more races.

There were 29 households, of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.5% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.6% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.76.

The median age in the city was 41.5 years. 17.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 30.9% were from 45 to 64; and 17.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.9% male and 44.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 84 people, 32 households, and 22 families living in the city. The population density was 387.3sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 36 housing units at an average density of 166sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 32 households, out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,875, and the median income for a family was $40,625. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $23,571 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,018. There were 24.0% of families and 23.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including 34.6% of under eighteens and 41.7% of those over 64.

Decline

Locals in Randalia have been finding their community in a state of decline. In October 2007, the city lost its post office, some time after losing its school and general store.[8]

Education

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. March 16, 2022.
  2. Web site: Reeves . Lacey . 2024-07-07 . Randalia no longer a city, officially unincorporates . 2024-07-08 . www.kcrg.com . en.
  3. Web site: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data . census.gov . United states Census Bureau . 12 August 2021.
  4. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.
  5. Web site: US Gazetteer files 2010. United States Census Bureau. 2012-05-11. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt. 2012-07-02.
  6. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2012-05-11.
  7. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  8. Terry McCoy, "We're Losing the Feeling of Being a Town", Cedar Rapids Gazette, November 26, 2007, p. 1
  9. Web site: West Central. Iowa Department of Education. 2020-08-27.