55-672: Mediapolis is a city in Des Moines County , Iowa , United States. Its population was 1,688 at the time of the 2020 census . It is part of the Burlington , IA– IL Micropolitan Statistical Area . Mediapolis was founded in the year 1869. It was first a train station for the city of Kossuth, Iowa at a point on the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Minnesota Railway (later part of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific ) between Burlington and Wapello . Media, meaning "middle,"
110-610: A Democratic stronghold, backing the Democratic nominee in every election in this period save in Nixon 's 1972 landslide. In 2016 , Donald Trump became the first Republican since 1972 to carry the county, despite narrowly losing the overall national popular vote; the county swung over 25% in his favor relative to its 2012 vote. The change to the GOP happened while the county experienced an economic decline. In 2020 , Trump again carried
165-507: A combined question and a MENA category, while also collecting additional detail to enable data disaggregation. The OMB states, "many federal programs are put into effect based on the race data obtained from the decennial census (i.e., promoting equal employment opportunities; assessing racial disparities in health and environmental risks). Race data is also critical for the basic research behind many policy decisions. States require this data to meet legislative redistricting requirements. The data
220-480: A female householder with no husband present, and 33.20% were non-families. 28.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.60% 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 2.94. In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.40% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 26.10% from 25 to 44, 24.30% from 45 to 64, and 16.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
275-533: A person's origins considered in the census. Thus, in addition to their race or races, all respondents are categorized by membership in one of two ethnic categories, which are "Hispanic or Latino" and "Not Hispanic or Latino." However, the practice of separating "race" and "ethnicity" as different categories has been criticized both by the American Anthropological Association and members of US Commission on Civil Rights . In 1997,
330-459: A population of 40,325 in the county, with a population density of 96.9002/sq mi (37.4134/km ). There were 18,535 housing units, of which 17,003 were occupied. As of the 2000 census , there were 42,351 people, 17,270 households, and 11,536 families residing in the county. The population density was 102 inhabitants per square mile (39/km ). There were 18,643 housing units at an average density of 45 per square mile (17/km ). The racial makeup of
385-524: A race. Enumerators were instructed that all people born in Mexico, or whose parents were born in Mexico, should be listed as Mexicans, and not under any other racial category. In prior censuses and in 1940, enumerators were instructed to list Mexican Americans as white, perhaps because some of them were of white background (mainly Spanish), many others mixed white and Native American and some of them Native American. The supplemental American Indian questionnaire
440-675: A separate question. The racial categories represent a social-political construct for the race or races that respondents consider themselves to be and, "generally reflect a social definition of race recognized in this country". The OMB defines the concept of race as outlined for the census to be not "scientific or anthropological", and takes into account "social and cultural characteristics as well as ancestry", using "appropriate scientific methodologies" that are not "primarily biological or genetic in reference." The race categories include both racial and national-origin groups. Race and ethnicity are considered separate and distinct identities, with
495-516: A square grid. On August 10, 1998, former NFL running back Tony Baker was killed on U.S. Route 61 , just south of Mediapolis. Mediapolis's longitude and latitude coordinates are 41°00′30″N 91°09′53″W / 41.008233°N 91.164838°W / 41.008233; -91.164838 . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 1.20 square miles (3.11 km), all land. As of
550-534: Is from the Indian subcontinent ) were counted as White. There was a questionnaire that was asked of only a sample of respondents. These questions were as follows: Questions on Spanish or Hispanic Origin or Descent Is this person's origin or descent? Mexican Puerto Rican Cuban Central American Other Spanish No, none of these This year added several options to the race question, including Vietnamese, Indian (East), Guamanian, Samoan, and re-added Aleut. Again,
605-754: Is in Polk County in central Iowa. Both places derive their name from the Des Moines River , which flows through the city of Des Moines and originally flowed through the county. When the county was divided early in Iowa's history, the river ended up further west, forming the border between Lee County, Iowa and the state of Missouri. At an extra session of the Sixth Legislative Assembly of Michigan Territory held in September 1834,
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#1732781073799660-607: Is needed to monitor compliance with the Voting Rights Act by local jurisdictions". Data on ethnic groups are important for putting into effect a number of federal statutes (i.e., enforcing bilingual election rules under the Voting Rights Act and monitoring/enforcing equal employment opportunities under the Civil Rights Act ). Data on ethnic groups is also needed by local governments to run programs and meet legislative requirements (i.e., identifying segments of
715-631: Is one of Iowa's two original counties along with Dubuque County ; both were organized by the Michigan Territorial legislature in 1834. Des Moines County is part of the Burlington, IA– IL Micropolitan Statistical Area . Des Moines County should not be confused with the city of Des Moines , which is the capital of Iowa. Des Moines County sits on Iowa's eastern border alongside the Mississippi River . The city of Des Moines
770-559: Is the Mediapolis Community School District , an elementary, middle, and high school serving Mediapolis and a large rural area around Mediapolis. The school's sports teams are the Bulldogs and Bullettes. Des Moines County, Iowa Des Moines County is located in the U.S. state of Iowa . As of the 2020 census , the population was 38,910. The county seat and largest city is Burlington . It
825-730: Is water. The Mississippi River forms the east border; Skunk River , the south border; and the county is drained by Flint Creek . The Southeast Iowa Regional Airport ( IATA code BRL ), is located on the southern side of Burlington. The 2020 census recorded a population of 38,910 in the county, with a population density of 91.615/sq mi (35.373/km ). 94.26% of the population reported being of one race. 82.03% were non-Hispanic White, 6.51% were Black, 3.20% were Hispanic, 0.20% were Native American, 1.04% were Asian, 0.06% were Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and 6.97% were some other race or more than one race. There were 18,782 housing units of which 16,751 were occupied. The 2010 census recorded
880-628: The Iowa District was divided into two counties by running a line due west from the lower end of Rock Island in the Mississippi River . The territory north of this line (which started just south of the present-day Davenport ) was named Dubuque County, and all south of it was Demoine County. It was named after the Des Moines River . From July 3, 1836, until July 3, 1838, Des Moines County was part of Wisconsin Territory . The county underwent various border changes during this time. July 4, 1838,
935-859: The Secretary of State , directed US Marshals to collect data from all 13 original states, and from the Southwest Territory . The census was not conducted in Vermont until 1791, after that state's admission to the Union as the 14th state on March 4 of that year. Some doubt surrounded the numbers, as President George Washington and Thomas Jefferson maintained the population was undercounted. The potential reasons Washington and Jefferson may have thought this could be refusal to participate, poor public transportation and roads, spread-out population, and restraints of current technology. No microdata from
990-476: The US Constitution and applicable laws. The law required that every household be visited, that completed census schedules be posted in two of the most public places within each jurisdiction, remain for the inspection of all concerned, and that "the aggregate amount of each description of persons" for every district be transmitted to the president . The US Marshals were also responsible for governing
1045-528: The census of 2020, there were 1,688 people, 640 households, and 420 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,400.9 inhabitants per square mile (540.9/km). There were 684 housing units at an average density of 567.7 per square mile (219.2/km). The racial makeup of the city was 93.3% White , 1.4% Black or African American , 0.0% Native American , 0.1% Asian , 0.0% Pacific Islander , 0.6% from other races and 4.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 1.4% of
1100-597: The poverty line , including 17.30% of those under age 18 and 7.40% of those age 65 or over. The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Des Moines County. † county seat From 1896 through 1960 , Des Moines County was a primarily Republican county, backing Democratic nominees only four times in the period ( Woodrow Wilson in 1912 , with a low plurality; Franklin Roosevelt in his two landslides in 1932 and 1936 ; and Harry Truman in 1948 ). From 1964 through 2012 , it became
1155-417: The "Color or Race" question was slightly modified, removing the term "Mulatto". Also, there was an inclusion of an "Indian Population Schedule" in which "enumerators were instructed to use a special expanded questionnaire for American Indians living on reservations or in family groups off of reservations." This expanded version included the question "Fraction of person's lineage that is white." The 1910 census
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#17327810737991210-532: The 1790 population census are available, but aggregate data for small areas and their compatible cartographic boundary files, can be downloaded from the National Historical Geographic Information System . However, the categories of "Free white males" of 16 years and upward, including heads of families under 16 years, "Free white females", including heads of families, All other free persons, and "Slaves," existed in
1265-414: The 2000 and 2010 censuses. The following questions were asked of a sample of respondents for the 1990 census : The 1990 census was not designed to capture multiple racial responses, and when individuals marked the "other" race option and provided a multiple write-in. The response was assigned according to the race written first. "For example, a write-in of 'black-white' was assigned a code of 'black,' while
1320-519: The OMB built on the 1997 guidelines and suggested the addition of a Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) racial category and considered combining racial and ethnic categories into one question. In March 2024, the Office of Management and Budget published revisions to Statistical Policy Directive No. 15: Standards for Maintaining, Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity that included
1375-405: The OMB issued a Federal Register notice regarding revisions to the standards for the classification of federal data on race and ethnicity. The OMB developed race and ethnic standards in order to provide "consistent data on race and ethnicity throughout the federal government ". The development of the data standards stem in large measure from new responsibilities to enforce civil rights laws. Among
1430-428: The age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.2% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.96. The median age in
1485-418: The census form. In 1800 and 1810, the age question regarding free white males was more detailed with five cohorts and included All other free persons, except "Indians not taxed", and "Slaves". The 1820 census built on the questions asked in 1810 by asking age questions about slaves. Also the term "colored" entered the census nomenclature. In addition, a question stating "Number of foreigners not naturalized"
1540-418: The census. About one-third of the original census data has been lost or destroyed since documentation. The data was lost in 1790–1830, and included data from Connecticut , Delaware , Georgia , Maine , Maryland , Massachusetts , New Hampshire , New Jersey , New York , North Carolina , Pennsylvania , Rhode Island , South Carolina , Vermont , and Virginia . However, the census was proven factual and
1595-483: The changes, The OMB issued the instruction to "mark one or more races" after noting evidence of increasing numbers of mixed-race children and wanting to record diversity in a measurable way after having received requests by people who wanted to be able to acknowledge theirs and their children's full ancestry, rather than identifying with only one group. Prior to this decision, the census and other government data collections asked people to report singular races. As of 2023,
1650-558: The city was 41.6 years. 24% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.3% male and 50.7% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,644 people, 644 households, and 439 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,364.3 inhabitants per square mile (526.8/km). There were 684 housing units at an average density of 567.6 per square mile (219.2/km). The racial makeup of
1705-515: The city was 99.09% White , 0.12% African American , 0.18% Asian , 0.06% from other races , and 0.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.67% of the population. There were 644 households, out of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who
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1760-457: The city. The population density was 1,300.0 inhabitants per square mile (501.9/km). There were 680 housing units at an average density of 566.7 per square mile (218.8/km). The racial makeup of the city was 98.5% White , 0.3% African American , 0.1% Native American , 0.3% from other races , and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population. There were 628 households, of which 32.3% had children under
1815-419: The county was 93.69% White , 3.57% Black or African American , 0.25% Native American , 0.59% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 0.68% from other races , and 1.18% from two or more races. 1.75% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 17,270 households, out of which 29.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.70% were married couples living together, 10.50% had
1870-767: The county, with an increased vote share, the first time the county has voted Republican twice in a row since 1956 and 1960. 40°55′40″N 91°11′02″W / 40.92778°N 91.18389°W / 40.92778; -91.18389 White (U.S. Census) In the United States census , the US Census Bureau and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) define a set of self-identified categories of race and ethnicity chosen by residents, with which they most closely identify. Residents can indicate their origins alongside their race, and are asked specifically whether they are of Hispanic or Latino origin in
1925-657: The decision and make sure the federal government treated Hispanics as white. The State Department, the Census Bureau, the Labor Department, and other government agencies therefore made sure to uniformly classify people of Mexican descent as white. This policy encouraged the League of United Latin American Citizens in its quest to minimize discrimination by asserting their whiteness. The 1940 census
1980-536: The design of the population questionnaire. Residents were still listed individually, but a new questionnaire sheet was used for each family. Additionally, this was the first year that the census distinguished among different Asian ethnic groups, such as Japanese and Chinese , due to increased immigration. This census also marked the beginning of the term "race" in the questionnaires. Enumerators were instructed to write "White", "Black", "Mulatto", " Quadroon ", "Octoroon", "Chinese", "Japanese", or " Indian ". During 1900,
2035-456: The existence of most of this data can be confirmed in many secondary sources pertaining to the first census. Census data included the name of the head of the family and categorized inhabitants as: free white males at least 16 years of age (to assess the country's industrial and military potential), free white males under 16 years of age, free white females, all other free persons (reported by sex and color), and slaves . Thomas Jefferson , then
2090-487: The free inhabitants schedule about color was a column that was to be left blank if a person were white, marked "B" if a person were black, and marked "M" if a person were mulatto . Slaves were listed by owner, and classified by gender and age, not individually, and the question about color was a column that was to be marked with a "B" if the slave were black and an "M" if mulatto. For 1890, the Census Office changed
2145-408: The named county became part of Iowa Territory (later the state of Iowa). The current Des Moines County Court House was completed in 1940. The Iowa Army Ammunition Plant was also established in 1940. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 430 square miles (1,100 km ), of which 416 square miles (1,080 km ) is land and 14 square miles (36 km ) (3.2%)
2200-538: The north–south line through Mediapolis. One heavy industry remains two miles southwest of town, the United States Gypsum Sperry mine. This is a shaft mine 620 feet deep, opened in 1961 and employing approximately 200 people as of 2010. Of these, only 25 to 50 actually work in the mine. Underground, the mine extends 1.5 miles west and 1.75 miles south of the shaft. This is a room and pillar mine with 37-foot pillars separating roads 37 feet wide on
2255-681: The population who may not be receiving medical services under the Public Health Service Act ; evaluating whether financial institutions are meeting the credit needs of minority populations under the Community Reinvestment Act ). The 1790 United States census was the first census in the history of the United States. The population of the United States was recorded as 3,929,214 as of Census Day, August 2, 1790, as mandated by Article I, Section 2 of
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2310-448: The population. Of the 640 households, 36.9% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.9% were married couples living together, 6.6% were cohabitating couples, 26.6% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 15.9% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 34.4% of all households were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, 14.1% had someone living alone who
2365-451: The race of interracial persons. A person with both white and black ancestry (termed "blood") was to be recorded as "Negro", no matter the fraction of that lineage (the " one-drop rule "). A person of mixed black and American Indian ancestry was also to be recorded as "Neg" (for "Negro") unless they were considered to be "predominantly" American Indian and accepted as such within the community. A person with both white and American Indian ancestry
2420-511: The racial question, and also removed Hindu and Korean from the race choices. The 1960 census re-added the word "color" to the racial question, and changed "Indian" to "American Indian", as well as adding Hawaiian, Part-Hawaiian, Aleut, and Eskimo. The "Other (print out race)" option was removed. This year's census included "Negro or Black", re-added Korean and the Other race option. East Indians (the term used at that time for people whose ancestry
2475-427: The term "color" was removed from the racial question, and the following questions were asked of a sample of respondents: Questions on Spanish or Hispanic Origin or Descent Is this person of Spanish/Hispanic origin or descent? No, not Spanish/Hispanic Yes, Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano Yes, Puerto Rican Yes, Cuban Yes, other Spanish/Hispanic The racial categories in this year are as they appear in
2530-415: Was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.30 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 36,790, and the median income for a family was $ 45,089. Males had a median income of $ 34,880 versus $ 22,530 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 19,701. About 8.20% of families and 10.70% of the population were below
2585-409: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.92. 24.8% are under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 23.1% are 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males. On the north side of Mediapolis
2640-419: Was 65 years old or older. The median age in the city was 36.2 years. 30.9% of the residents were under the age of 20; 4.4% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 and 44; 21.9% were from 45 and 64; and 18.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female. As of the census of 2010, there were 1,560 people, 628 households, and 407 families residing in
2695-413: Was appended to polis, meaning "village," as Mediapolis is halfway between Wapello and Burlington. From 1875 to the mid 20th century, Mediapolis was a railroad junction where the Burlington and Northwestern Railway to Washington (later a branch of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy ) met the original north–south line. The Rock Island Railroad ceased operation in 1980, leading to the abandonment of
2750-443: Was back, but in abbreviated form. It featured a question asking if the person was of full or mixed American Indian ancestry. President Franklin D. Roosevelt promoted a Good Neighbor policy that sought better relations with Mexico. In 1935, a federal judge ruled that three Mexican immigrants were ineligible for citizenship because they were not white, as required by federal law. Mexico protested, and Roosevelt decided to circumvent
2805-423: Was included. In the 1830 census, a new question, which stated, "The number of White persons who were foreigners not naturalized" was included. The 1850 census had a dramatic shift in the way information about residents was collected. For the first time, free persons were listed individually instead of by head of household. Two questionnaires were used - one for free inhabitants and one for slaves. The question on
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#17327810737992860-421: Was similar to 1910, but excluded a separate schedule for American Indians. "Hin", "Kor", and "Fil" were also added to the "Color or Race" question, signifying Hindu (Asian Indian), Korean, and Filipino, respectively. The biggest change in this census was in racial classification. Enumerators were instructed to no longer use the "Mulatto" classification. Instead, they were given special instructions for reporting
2915-538: Was similar to that of 1900, but it included a reinsertion of "Mulatto" and a question about the "mother tongue" of foreign-born individuals and individuals with foreign-born parents. "Ot" was also added to signify "other races", with space for a race to be written in. This decade's version of the Indian Population Schedule featured questions asking the individual's proportion of white, black, or American Indian lineage. The 1920 census questionnaire
2970-415: Was the first to include separate population and housing questionnaires. The race category of "Mexican" was eliminated in 1940, and the population of Mexican descent was counted with the white population. 1940 census data was used for Japanese American internment . The Census Bureau's role was denied for decades, but was finally proven in 2007. The 1950 census questionnaire removed the word "color" from
3025-410: Was to be recorded as American Indian, unless their Indigenous ancestry was small, and they were accepted as white within the community. In all situations in which a person had white and some other racial ancestry, they were to be reported as that other race. People who had minority interracial ancestry were to be reported as the race of their father. For the first and only time, "Mexican" was listed as
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