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'Elkader' is a city in Clayton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,465 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Clayton County and is named after the Algerian leader Abd al-Qadir.
Elkader is located at (42.855971, -91.402969).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.6 km² (1.4 mi²), all land.
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,465 people, 645 households, and 403 families residing in the city. The population density was 404.0/km² (1,049.0/mi²). There were 693 housing units at an average density of 191.1/km² (496.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.25% White, 0.20% African American, 0.07% Native American, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.07% of the population.
There were 645 households out of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.77.
In the city the population was spread out with 20.6% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 27.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 80.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $32,857, and the median income for a family was $41,830. Males had a median income of $28,235 versus $19,550 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,785. About 2.7% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.
Elkader has one sister city, as designated by Sister Cities International, Inc. (SCI):
★ Mascara, Algeria
★ Explore Elkader, Iowa
★ Central Community Schools
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| Geography |
| Demographics |
| Sister city |
| External links |
Geography
Location of Elkader, Iowa
Elkader is located at (42.855971, -91.402969).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.6 km² (1.4 mi²), all land.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,465 people, 645 households, and 403 families residing in the city. The population density was 404.0/km² (1,049.0/mi²). There were 693 housing units at an average density of 191.1/km² (496.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.25% White, 0.20% African American, 0.07% Native American, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.07% of the population.
There were 645 households out of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.77.
In the city the population was spread out with 20.6% under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 27.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 80.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $32,857, and the median income for a family was $41,830. Males had a median income of $28,235 versus $19,550 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,785. About 2.7% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.
Sister city
Elkader has one sister city, as designated by Sister Cities International, Inc. (SCI):
★ Mascara, Algeria
External links
★ Explore Elkader, Iowa
★ Central Community Schools
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