Popejoy is a city in Franklin County,

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, United States. The population was 77 at the time of the 2020 census.

History

Popejoy was

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ted in 1880; it was originally called Carleton. Popejoy was incorporated in 1908.

Geography

Popejoy is located at (42.594083, -93.427023). According to the

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, the city has a total area of , all land.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the

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of 2010, there were 79 people, 33 households, and 21 families living in the city. The

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was . There were 42 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.7%

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and 1.3% from two or more races. There were 33 households, of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were

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living together, 3.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.4% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.00. The median age in the city was 35.5 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.6% were from 25 to 44; 22.8% were from 45 to 64; and 16.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

2000 census

As of the

of 2000, there were 78 people, 33 households, and 22 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 37 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.15%

, and 3.85% from two or more races. There were 33 households, out of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were

living together, 3.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.86. In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.5% under the age of 18, 12.8% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males. The median income for a household in the city was $29,464, and the median income for a family was $35,625. Males had a median income of $28,333 versus $14,375 for females. The

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for the city was $13,666. There were no families and 6.3% of the population living below the

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, including no under eighteens and 10.0% of those over 64.

Education

Alden Community School District Alden Community School District is a rural public school district headquartered in Alden, Iowa. The district occupies sections of Hardin and Franklin counties. In addition to Alden, it serves Buckeye and Popejoy. From the 2014–2015 school y ...

operates public schools serving the community.

References

{{authority control Cities in Franklin County, Iowa Cities in Iowa 1880 establishments in Iowa