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Masonville, Iowa
Location of Masonville, Iowa
Location of Masonville, Iowa
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Delaware
Area
 • Total 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2)
 • Land 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,020 ft (311 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 99
 • Density 302.75/sq mi (116.88/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50654
Area code(s) 563
FIPS code 19-50205
GNIS feature ID 0458848

Masonville is a city in Delaware County, Iowa, United States. The population was 99 at the time of the 2020 census. The city is located on the western border between Delaware and Buchanan counties.

History

Masonville was laid out in 1858. It was named for businessman R. B. Mason.

Geography

Masonville is located at 42°28′47″N 91°35′26″W / 42.47972°N 91.59056°W / 42.47972; -91.59056 (42.479755, -91.590591).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.33 square miles (0.85 km2), all of it land.

Demographics

Historical populations
Year Pop. ±%
1910 282 —    
1920 250 −11.3%
1930 207 −17.2%
1940 176 −15.0%
1950 133 −24.4%
1960 168 +26.3%
1970 147 −12.5%
1980 150 +2.0%
1990 129 −14.0%
2000 104 −19.4%
2010 127 +22.1%
2020 99 −22.0%
Source: and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 127 people, 55 households, and 36 families living in the city. The population density was 384.8 inhabitants per square mile (148.6/km2). There were 57 housing units at an average density of 172.7 per square mile (66.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 55 households, of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.5% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.6% 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 2.83.

The median age in the city was 40.5 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 32.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.5% male and 53.5% female.

Education

The West Delaware County Community School District operates local area public schools.

See also

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