Traer, Iowa | |
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 Downtown buildings including the Carnegie library and grain elevator | |
 Location of Traer, Iowa | |
| Coordinates:42°11′22″N92°27′51″W / 42.18944°N 92.46417°W /42.18944; -92.46417 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Tama |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.29 sq mi (3.34 km2) |
| • Land | 1.29 sq mi (3.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,583 |
| • Density | 1,227.7/sq mi (474.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 50675 |
| Area code | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-78735 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397046[2] |
Traer is a city inTama County,Iowa, United States. The population was 1,583 at the time of the2020 census.[3]
Traer is known for theiron spiral staircase that originally led to the office of the local newspaper. The staircase is freestanding, reverse-spiral and connected to the building with a suspended walkway, a somewhat rare arrangement.
Traer got its start in the year 1873, following construction ofBurlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway through the territory.[4] The city was named for John W. Traer.[5]
Traer is located inPerry Township.
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.18 square miles (3.06 km2), all land.[6]
Important roads in Traer includeU.S. Route 63 andIowa Highway 8.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 1880 | 1,100 | — |
| 1890 | 1,014 | −7.8% |
| 1900 | 1,458 | +43.8% |
| 1910 | 1,283 | −12.0% |
| 1920 | 1,329 | +3.6% |
| 1930 | 1,417 | +6.6% |
| 1940 | 1,493 | +5.4% |
| 1950 | 1,627 | +9.0% |
| 1960 | 1,623 | −0.2% |
| 1970 | 1,682 | +3.6% |
| 1980 | 1,703 | +1.2% |
| 1990 | 1,552 | −8.9% |
| 2000 | 1,594 | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 1,703 | +6.8% |
| 2020 | 1,583 | −7.0% |
| Source:"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau. RetrievedMarch 29, 2020. andIowa Data Center Source: | ||
As of thecensus of 2020,[8] there were 1,583 people, 677 households, and 418 families residing in the city. Thepopulation density was 1,227.7 inhabitants per square mile (474.0/km2). There were 742 housing units at an average density of 575.5 per square mile (222.2/km2). Theracial makeup of the city was 94.3%White, 0.9%Black or African American, 0.4%Native American, 0.4%Asian, 0.1%Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races and 3.4% from two or more races.Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 1.5% of the population.
Of the 677 households, 26.7% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% weremarried couples living together, 5.8% were cohabitating couples, 27.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 20.1% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 38.3% of all households were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The median age in the city was 45.8 years. 23.6% of the residents were under the age of 20; 4.6% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 20.7% were from 25 and 44; 25.2% were from 45 and 64; and 25.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.
As of thecensus[9] of 2010, there were 1,703 people, 693 households, and 458 families living in the city. Thepopulation density was 1,443.2 inhabitants per square mile (557.2/km2). There were 778 housing units at an average density of 659.3 per square mile (254.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.0%White, 0.2%African American, 0.2%Native American, 0.4%Asian, 0.1%Pacific Islander, 0.1% fromother races, and 1.1% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 0.8% of the population.
There were 693 households, of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% weremarried couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.9% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.91.
The median age in the city was 43.5 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 22.2% were from 45 to 64; and 25.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.
As of thecensus[10] of 2000, there were 1,594 people, 686 households, and 443 families living in the city. The population density was 1,446.4 inhabitants per square mile (558.5/km2). There were 728 housing units at an average density of 660.6 per square mile (255.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.31%White, 0.31%African American, 0.13%Asian, and 0.25% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 0.13% of the population.
There were 686 households, out of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% weremarried couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.75.
20.9% were under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 28.2% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,329, and the median income for a family was $43,375. Males had a median income of $30,882 versus $20,670 for females. Theper capita income for the city was $17,811. About 4.9% of families and 7.0% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 7.6% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.
The city is governed by amayor-council government, with a five-member council. It employs an attorney, a treasurer, a clerk and deputy clerk, and a gas and building inspector. The city runs multiple committees, on finance, streets, airport and garbage, recreation, public services, and protection. City boards include those responsible for the library, the airport, the parks, the memorial building, planning and zoning, the Wilson Nature Preserve, and historic preservation.
Traer is within theNorth Tama County Community School District.[11]
Services provided by the city include a fire department, an ambulance service, a swimming pool, a public library, an airport, and two parks.
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