Redfield, Iowa

Redfield obtained its name from Lieutenant Colonel James Redfield, an early settler who served in the 39th Iowa Infantry of the Union Army during the Civil War.{{Cite web|url=https://redfieldia.com/|title=Home}}{{cite web | title = 1864-1865 Obituaries: #1846, page 174 | url = http://mssa.library.yale.edu/obituary_record/1859_1924/1864-65.pdf | publisher = mssa.library.yale.edu | location = Yale University | accessdate = May 5, 2016 | archive-date = March 4, 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160304084027/http://mssa.library.yale.edu/obituary_record/1859_1924/1864-65.pdf | url-status = dead }} Col. James Redfield bought Redfield (at which time it was called New Ireland) and the name was changed.{{Cite web |url=http://redfieldia.com/history.html |title=History of Redfield |access-date=2013-05-10 |archive-date=2015-08-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150821012254/http://redfieldia.com/history.html |url-status=dead }} §

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|1.40|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}}

{{Historical populations

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|1880|394

|1890|397

|1900|509

|1910|659

|1920|770

|1930|870

|1940|898

|1950|892

|1960|966

|1970|921

|1980|959

|1990|883

|2000|833

|2010|835

|2020|731

|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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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 731 people, 322 households, and 204 families residing in the city. The population density was 539.1 inhabitants per square mile (208.1/km²). There were 361 housing units at an average density of 266.2 per square mile (102.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.7% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 0.0% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 1.6% from other races and 3.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 3.3% of the population.

Of the 322 households, 28.0% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.6% were married couples living together, 10.2% were cohabitating couples, 22.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 20.8% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 36.6% of all households were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The median age in the city was 42.3 years. 21.8% of the residents were under the age of 20; 7.3% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 23.0% were from 25 and 44; 28.2% were from 45 and 64; and 19.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

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 835 people, 341 households, and 233 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|596.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 381 housing units at an average density of {{convert|272.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 95.9% White, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.6% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.0% of the population.

There were 341 households, of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.7% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 40 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.5% male and 48.5% female.

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 833 people, 347 households, and 232 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|602.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 369 housing units at an average density of {{convert|266.9|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 98.92% White, 0.12% Native American, 0.60% from other races, and 0.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.84% of the population.

There were 347 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.95.

26.2% are under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,333, and the median income for a family was $43,056. Males had a median income of $28,947 versus $25,724 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,155. About 3.5% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

Redfield's economy includes a brickyard, Glen-Gery, which supplied all bricks for the 2004-2006 renovations of Kinnick Stadium.{{Cite web| title=2005 Customer Survey Shows Satisfaction Remains High | url=http://www.gass.com/colleen/CI_Update/CI_summer06_ebook.pdf | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111008013709/http://www.gass.com/colleen/CI_Update/CI_summer06_ebook.pdf | archive-date=2011-10-08}} The brickyard closed in October 2019.

It is within the West Central Valley Community School District.{{cite web|url=https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/SDRP2017_WEST%20CENTRAL%20VALLEY.pdf|title=West Central Valley|publisher=Iowa Department of Education|accessdate=2019-08-01}} The district was established on July 1, 2001, by the merger of the Dexfield Community School District and the Stuart-Menlo Community School District.{{cite web|url=https://www.educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/District%20Reorganization%20History%20final.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209124738/https://www.educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/District%20Reorganization%20History%20final.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-date=2019-02-09|title=REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66|publisher=Iowa Department of Education|accessdate=2019-08-01}}

In 2004 the WCV board attempted to expel Redfield from the district as Redfield voters consistently voted against school bonds.{{cite web|url=https://wcfcourier.com/news/breaking_news/district-wants-to-dump-town-which-keeps-voting-against-new/article_93066a92-d6eb-5948-b449-2eb056616822.html|title=District wants to dump town which keeps voting against new school |agency=Associated Press|work=WCF Courier|date=2004-09-28|accessdate=2019-08-01}}

Redfield celebrates the Old Settlers Celebration in June annually. The festival includes a carnival with many rides, a parade, and a street dance. Class reunions for Redfield and Dexfield high school graduates often occur during Old Settlers.{{Cite web|url=http://www.redfieldia.com/oldsettlers.html|title=Old Settlers Celebration|access-date=August 29, 2009|archive-date=April 9, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090409063026/http://www.redfieldia.com/oldsettlers.html|url-status=dead}}

• Rex Harvey, American decathlete

• Raccoon River Valley Trail

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