Collins, Iowa
Encyclopedia
Collins is a city in Story County
, Iowa
, United States
. The population was 499 at the 2000 census. It is part of the 'Ames, Iowa
Metropolitan Statistical Area', which is a part of the larger 'Ames-Boone, Iowa
Combined Statistical Area
'.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 499 people, 207 households, and 129 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,013.9 people per square mile (393.2/km2). There were 222 housing units at an average density of 451.1 per square mile (174.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.00% White, 0.20% from other races
, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.00% of the population.
There were 207 households out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples
living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $42,422. Males had a median income of $29,904 versus $23,229 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $20,284. About 3.7% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.
Some children in Collins attend the schools of the Collins-Maxwell School District and participate in the sports of the Baxter Community School District.
Alternatively, some children may go to the nearby towns of Colo or Nevada for school.
An elementary school is located in the city.
Iowa Highway 210
starts south of town and runs west to Maxwell and ultimately ends in Woodward.
Story County, Iowa
-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 89,542 in the county, with a population density of . There were 36,789 housing units, of which 34,736 were occupied.-2000 census:...
, Iowa
Iowa
Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 499 at the 2000 census. It is part of the 'Ames, Iowa
Ames, Iowa
Ames is a city located in the central part of the U.S. state of Iowa in Story County, and approximately north of Des Moines. The U.S. Census Bureau designates that Ames, Iowa metropolitan statistical area as encompassing all of Story County, and which, when combined with the Boone, Iowa...
Metropolitan Statistical Area', which is a part of the larger 'Ames-Boone, Iowa
Boone, Iowa
Boone is a city in and the county seat of Des Moines Township, Boone County, Iowa, United States. It is the principal city of the 'Boone, Iowa Micropolitan Statistical Area', which encompasses all of Boone County. This micropolitan statistical area, along with the 'Ames, Iowa Metropolitan...
Combined Statistical Area
Combined Statistical Area
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'.
Geography
Collins is located at 41.902445°N 93.307017°W (41.902445, -93.307017).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 499 people, 207 households, and 129 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,013.9 people per square mile (393.2/km2). There were 222 housing units at an average density of 451.1 per square mile (174.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.00% White, 0.20% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.00% of the population.
There were 207 households out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $42,422. Males had a median income of $29,904 versus $23,229 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $20,284. About 3.7% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.
Community
Collins has an annual celebration named "Collins' Day," which typically is celebrated with a parade, softball game, and a dance.Some children in Collins attend the schools of the Collins-Maxwell School District and participate in the sports of the Baxter Community School District.
Alternatively, some children may go to the nearby towns of Colo or Nevada for school.
An elementary school is located in the city.
Iowa Highway 210
Iowa Highway 210
Iowa Highway 210 is an east–west highway in central Iowa covering . It begins at Iowa Highway 141 south of Woodward and ends at U.S. Route 65 south of Collins. The routing closely parallels and crosses the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad grade...
starts south of town and runs west to Maxwell and ultimately ends in Woodward.
External links
- Complete history and photos of Collins School: 1882 – 1983 Story County, Iowa, USA
- School website
- City-Data Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about Collins