Rolfe City, Iowa
As of the census of 2000, there were 675 residents, 296 households, and 186 families in the city. The population density was 643.9 people per square mile (248.61/kmē), it is the 564th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Iowa. There were 326 housing units at an average density of 310.5 per square mile (119.88/kmē). The average household size was 2.2 persons, and the average family size was 2.85 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 21% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 27.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 106.4 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 115.7 females. The median age is 45 years, The median age of males was 42.1 years, for females the median age was 49.5 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 97.63% White, 0.44% Black or African American, 0.3% American Indian, 0.15% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.04% from two or more races and 0.44% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $24861, it would be the 60th lowest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Iowa. The median income for a family in the city was $32500, it is the 112th poorest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $12426, it is Iowa's 56th poorest city by per capita income. The median income was $16042, The median income for males was $24375 versus $10529 for females.
In 2000, 166 pupils and students, of which 57.83% are male and 42.17% are female, 24.59% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 3.61% nursery or pri school, 4.82% kindergarten, 61.45% elementary school, 19.88% high school and 10.24% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 675 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 675 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 670 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 661 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 648 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 637 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 618 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 602 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 591 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 589 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 581 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Kindergarten | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Elementary school | 68 | 34 | 102 |
| High school | 20 | 13 | 33 |
| College or graduate school | 3 | 14 | 17 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolfe city, Iowa | $24861 | $32500 | $12426 |
| Pocahontas County, Iowa | $33362 | $40568 | $17006 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |