Bouton, Iowa

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{{Infobox settlement

|official_name = Bouton, Iowa

|settlement_type = City

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|image_skyline = Bouton Iowa 20090607 Sign.JPG

|imagesize = 210px

|image_caption = Welcome sign for Bouton

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|map_caption = Location of Bouton, Iowa

|subdivision_type = Country

|subdivision_name = USA

|subdivision_type1 = State

|subdivision_name1 = Iowa

|subdivision_type2 = County

|subdivision_name2 = Dallas

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|unit_pref = Imperial

|area_footnotes = {{cite web|title=2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2020_Gazetteer/2020_gaz_place_19.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=March 16, 2022}}

|area_total_km2 = 0.28

|area_land_km2 = 0.28

|area_water_km2 = 0.00

|area_total_sq_mi = 0.11

|area_land_sq_mi = 0.11

|area_water_sq_mi = 0.00

|population_as_of = 2020

|population_footnotes =

|population_total = 127

|population_density_km2 = 456.16

|population_density_sq_mi = 1186.92

|timezone = Central (CST)

|utc_offset = -6

|timezone_DST = CDT

|utc_offset_DST = -5

|elevation_footnotes =

|elevation_ft = 942

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|postal_code_type = ZIP code

|postal_code = 50039

|area_code = 515

|blank_name = FIPS code

|blank_info = 19-07660

|blank1_name = GNIS feature ID

|blank1_info = 2394226{{GNIS|2394226}}

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Bouton is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 127 at the 2020 census.{{cite web |title=2020 Census State Redistricting Data |url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial/2020/data/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171/Iowa/ |website=census.gov |publisher=United states Census Bureau |access-date=12 August 2021}} It is part of the Des MoinesWest Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|0.14|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2012-05-11 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-01-25 }}

Demographics

{{Historical populations

|title= Historical populations

|type= USA

|align= left

|1920|187

|1930|141

|1940|162

|1950|159

|1960|145

|1970|160

|1980|139

|1990|149

|2000|136

|2010|129

|2020|127

|source={{center|U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}}}|footnote=Source:{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|title=U.S. Census website|access-date=2020-03-29}} and [http://data.iowadatacenter.org/datatables/PlacesAll/plpopulation18502000.pdf Iowa Data Center]

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File:BoutonIowaPopPlot.png

=2020 census=

As of the census of 2020,{{cite web |title=2020 Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade/2020/2020-census-main.html |publisher=United States Census Bureau}} there were 127 people, 55 households, and 32 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,181.5 inhabitants per square mile (456.2/km2). There were 61 housing units at an average density of 567.5 per square mile (219.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.4% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 0.0% Native American, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.8% from other races and 11.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 0.0% of the population.

Of the 55 households, 40.0% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.4% were married couples living together, 7.3% were cohabitating couples, 34.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 21.8% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 41.8% of all households were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The median age in the city was 35.5 years. 29.9% of the residents were under the age of 20; 5.5% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 and 44; 18.9% were from 45 and 64; and 20.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

=2010 census=

Image:Bouton Iowa 20090607 Fire Station.JPG

As of the census{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2012-05-11}} of 2010, there were 129 people, 57 households, and 33 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|921.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 63 housing units at an average density of {{convert|450.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 0.8% Native American, and 0.8% from two or more races.

There were 57 households, of which 22.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.1% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.1% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the city was 45.5 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.4% were from 25 to 44; 39.6% were from 45 to 64; and 10.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.0% male and 45.0% female.

=2000 census=

As of the census{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }} of 2000, there were 136 people, 59 households, and 38 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|971.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 61 housing units at an average density of {{convert|435.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 94.85% White, 0.74% African American, 0.74% Asian, and 3.68% from two or more races.

There were 59 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.69.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.1% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,688, and the median income for a family was $43,125. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $22,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,778. There were no families and 6.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 15.0% of those over 64.

Education

The Perry Community School District operates local area public schools.{{cite web|url=https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/FY20_PERRY_0.pdf|title=FY20 PERRY|publisher=Iowa Department of Education|access-date=2020-07-30}}

See also

References

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Category:Cities in Iowa

Category:Cities in Dallas County, Iowa

Category:Des Moines metropolitan area