Shambaugh, Iowa

Shambaugh is a city in Page County, Iowa, United States. The population was 159 at the time of the 2020 census.[3]

Shambaugh, Iowa
City
Location of Shambaugh, Iowa
Location of Shambaugh, Iowa
Coordinates: 40°39′27″N 95°02′07″W
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyPage
Area
[1]
 • Total0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2)
 • Land0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,001 ft (305 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total159
 • Density438.02/sq mi (168.89/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
51651
Area code712
FIPS code19-71895
GNIS feature ID2395855[2]

History

Shambaugh was laid out in 1881 as a depot on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. It was named for its founder, James Shambaugh.[4]

Geography

Shambaugh is located along the West Nodaway River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.36 square miles (0.93 km2), all land.[5]

Demographics
Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1910245—    
1920250+2.0%
1930278+11.2%
1940269−3.2%
1950251−6.7%
1960206−17.9%
1970178−13.6%
1980197+10.7%
1990190−3.6%
2000188−1.1%
2010191+1.6%
2020159−16.8%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 28, 2020. and Iowa Data Center[3]
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

2010 census

As of the census[7] of 2010, there were 191 people, 80 households, and 50 families living in the city. The population density was 530.6 inhabitants per square mile (204.9/km2). There were 90 housing units at an average density of 250.0 per square mile (96.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 80 households, of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the city was 44.5 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 21.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 188 people, 80 households, and 51 families living in the city. The population density was 506.9 inhabitants per square mile (195.7/km2). There were 93 housing units at an average density of 250.8 per square mile (96.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.47% White and 0.53% African American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.13% of the population.

There were 80 households, out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.3% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.06.

27.7% are under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,375, and the median income for a family was $45,179. Males had a median income of $29,844 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,089. About 3.8% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 8.1% of those 65 or over.

Churches

There are three churches in Shambaugh: Shambaugh United Methodist Church;[9] First Church of God;[10] and Harvest Fellowship.[11]

Education

It is in the South Page Community School District.[12]

Transportation

While there is no fixed-route transit service in Shambaugh, intercity bus service is provided by Jefferson Lines in nearby Clarinda.[13]

References
  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Shambaugh, Iowa
  3. "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  4. Kershaw, W. L. (1909). History of Page County, Iowa. S.J. Clarke Publishing Company. pp. 461.
  5. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  6. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  8. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  9. Shambaugh United Methodist Church
  10. First Church of God
  11. Harvest Fellowship
  12. "South Page" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  13. "Iowa Bus Stops". Retrieved September 28, 2023.
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