Spirit Lake City, Iowa
As of the census of 2000, there were 4261 people, 1792 households, and 1130 families residing in the city. The population density was 1280.2 people per square mile (494.29/kmē), making it the 196th most densely populated city in Iowa. There were 2024 housing units at an average density of 607.8 per square mile (234.67/kmē). The average household size was 2.3 people, and the average family size was 2.92 people. In the city the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 117.5 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 122.6 females. The median age is 39.9 years, The median age of males and females living in Spirit Lake City was 37.5 and 42.2 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 4218 White, 6 Black or African American, 5 American Indian, 2 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 26 from two or more races and 4 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $36224, it is the 361st wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $44652, making it the 322nd highest city by median family income in Iowa. The per capita income for the city was $18661, it is Iowa's 238th wealthiest city by per capita income. The median income is $20241, Males have a median income of $25703 versus $15767 for females.
In 2000, 1048 pupils and students, of which 513 are male and 535 are female, 24.6% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 71 nursery or pri school, 81 kindergarten, 482 elementary school, 241 high school and 173 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 4261 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 4271 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 4271 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 4296 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 4279 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 4357 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 4417 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 4563 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 4633 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 4664 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 4692 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 44 | 27 | 71 |
| Kindergarten | 27 | 54 | 81 |
| Elementary school | 256 | 226 | 482 |
| High school | 104 | 137 | 241 |
| College or graduate school | 82 | 91 | 173 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Lake city, Iowa | $36224 | $44652 | $18661 |
| Dickinson County, Iowa | $39020 | $47739 | $21929 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |