Camanche, Iowa
Camanche (/kəˈmæntʃ/)[2] is a city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States, on the Mississippi River. The population was 4,570 at the time of the 2020 census.[3]
City of Camanche | |
|---|---|
Camanche from the Mississippi River | |
| Coordinates: 41°47′11″N 90°15′36″W / 41.78639°N 90.26000°WCoordinates: 41°47′11″N 90°15′36″W / 41.78639°N 90.26000°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Clinton |
| Founded | 1818 |
| Government | |
| • City Administrator | Andrew S. Kida |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.66 sq mi (25.02 km2) |
| • Land | 8.88 sq mi (23.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.78 sq mi (2.02 km2) 7.95% |
| Elevation | 595 ft (182 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 4,570 |
| • Density | 514.64/sq mi (198.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 52730 |
| Area code | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-10135 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455096 |
| Website | www.camancheia.org |
History
A post office has been in operation in Camanche since 1837.[4] The community was named after the Comanche Indian tribe.[5]
1860 tornado
On Sunday, June 3, 1860, a tornado struck Camanche. Few buildings were left standing, and all structures were badly damaged. The storm moved at 50 mph. The lack of an organized way to report weather events left people living along the Mississippi River vulnerable. A raft carrying 26 men was hit outside Camanche, and only three on board survived.[6] The tornado killed a total of 92 people, including at least 41 in Camanche. The outbreak as a whole killed more than 140 people in just a few hours and injured over 300.[7][8]
Geography
Camanche is located at 41°47′11″N 90°15′36″W / 41.786470°N 90.259898°W (41.786470, -90.259898).[9]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.43 square miles (24.42 km2), of which 8.68 square miles (22.48 km2) is land and 0.75 square miles (1.94 km2) is water.[10]
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 840 | — |
| 1880 | 762 | −9.3% |
| 1890 | 753 | −1.2% |
| 1900 | 713 | −5.3% |
| 1910 | 629 | −11.8% |
| 1920 | 610 | −3.0% |
| 1930 | 728 | +19.3% |
| 1940 | 814 | +11.8% |
| 1950 | 1,212 | +48.9% |
| 1960 | 2,225 | +83.6% |
| 1970 | 3,470 | +56.0% |
| 1980 | 4,725 | +36.2% |
| 1990 | 4,436 | −6.1% |
| 2000 | 4,215 | −5.0% |
| 2010 | 4,448 | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 4,570 | +2.7% |
| Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 29, 2020. and Iowa Data Center Source: | ||
2010 census
As of the census[12] of 2010, there were 4,448 people, 1,918 households, and 1,249 families residing in the city. The population density was 512.4 inhabitants per square mile (197.8/km2). There were 2,010 housing units at an average density of 231.6 per square mile (89.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.6% White, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.
There were 1,918 households, of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.9% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.86.
The median age in the city was 43.7 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 30.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.
2000 census
As of the census[13] of 2000, there were 4,215 people, 1,781 households, and 1,241 families residing in the city. The population density was 483.1 inhabitants per square mile (186.5/km2). There were 1,870 housing units at an average density of 214.3 per square mile (82.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.96% White, 0.55% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.69% of the population.
There were 1,781 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.85.
22.9% are under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $49,575, and the median income for a family was $58,583. Males had a median income of $42,324 versus $22,904 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,456. About 4.3% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Camanche High School is located in Camanche, along with Camanche Middle School and Camanche Elementary School.
Notable people
- Terry Bradshaw, four-time Super Bowl champion (lived in the town as a child)[14]
- George Winans, member of the Wisconsin State Assembly[15]
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ Sherman, Barney (September 14, 2017). "Iowa Place Names: A-E". Iowa Public Radio. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
- ^ a b "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ "Clinton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
- ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 50.
- ^ "Our Community: History". City of Camanche, Iowa. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
- ^ "This Town In Iowa Was Hit By A Devastating Storm In 1860". Only in your state. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
- ^ Grazulis, Thomas P. (1993). Significant tornadoes, 1680-1991: A Chronology and Analysis of Events. St. Johnsbury, Vermont: Environmental Films. p. 566. ISBN 1-879362-03-1.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ . United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Terry Bradshaw Hall of Fame Induction Speech". McMillen and Wife. Retrieved February 2, 2011.
- ^ "George Winans dies; river pilot 55 years". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
External links
- City of Camanche
- Camanche Community School District Website