Elma City, Iowa
As of the census of 2000, there were 598 people, 242 households, and 150 families living in the city. The population density was 464.5 people per square mile (179.34/kmē), making its Iowa's 273rd least densely populated city. There were 264 housing units at an average density of 204.7 per square mile (79.04/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.23 persons, and the average family size was 2.88 persons. In the city Age distribution was 20.6% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 27.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 112.8 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 112.1 females. The median age was 45.6 years, The median age of males was 44.4 years, for females the median age was 49.1 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 99.33% White, 0.17% Black or African American, 0.17% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.33% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $27417, it is the 119th poorest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $40417, it is Iowa's 571st wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $15263, making it the 279th poorest city by per capita income among the Iowa. The median income of city was $16359, Median income for males is $21875, compared with $11800 for females.
In 2000, 100 pupils and students, of which 40% are male and 60% are female, 16.72% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7% nursery or pri school, 5% kindergarten, 55% elementary school, 26% high school and 7% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 598 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 598 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 596 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 602 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 586 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 574 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 576 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 572 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 566 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 564 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 569 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Elementary school | 20 | 35 | 55 |
| High school | 10 | 16 | 26 |
| College or graduate school | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elma city, Iowa | $27417 | $40417 | $15263 |
| Howard County, Iowa | $34641 | $43284 | $17842 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |