Meservey City, Iowa
As of the census of 2000, there were 252 people in the city, organized into 123 households, and 75 families residing in the city. The population density was 166.9 people per square mile (64.44/kmē), it would be the 56th least densely populated city in the U.S. state of Iowa. There were 137 housing units at an average density of 90.7 per square mile (35.02/kmē). The average household size was 2.05 persons, and the average family size was 2.6 persons. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 16.7% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 27.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males. The median age of the city's population was 48 years, The median age of males and females living in Meservey City was 45 and 49.3 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 249 White, Black or African American, American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 2 from two or more races and 1 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $32500, it is Iowa's 586th wealthiest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $36042, making it the 191st poorest city by median family income among the Iowa. The per capita income for the city was $16043, it is the 561st wealthiest city in terms of per capita income. The median income was $20481, Median income for males is $26591, compared with $13281 for females.
In 2000, 35 pupils and students, of which 51.43% are male and 48.57% are female, 13.89% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 0% nursery or pri school, 0% kindergarten, 74.29% elementary school, 25.71% high school and 0% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 252 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 252 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 252 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 248 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 245 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 243 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 233 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 229 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 227 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 225 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 223 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 0 | ||
| Kindergarten | 0 | ||
| Elementary school | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| High school | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| College or graduate school | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meservey city, Iowa | $32500 | $36042 | $16043 |
| Cerro Gordo County, Iowa | $35867 | $46099 | $19184 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |