persia, iowa

Persia is a city located in Harrison County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 363.

Geography

Persia is located at 41°34'44" North, 95°34'14" West (41.578993, -95.570417). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²). 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 363 people, 141 households, and 104 families residing in the city. The population density is 304.7/km² (794.9/mi²). There are 145 housing units at an average density of 121.7/km² (317.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 99.45% White, 0.28% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.28% from two or more races. 0.55% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 141 households out of which 31.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% are married couples living together, 6.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.2% are non-families. 23.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.57 and the average family size is 2.97. In the city the population is spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.4 males. The median income for a household in the city is $36,563, and the median income for a family is $40,000. Males have a median income of $26,000 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,859. 10.0% of the population and 8.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.6% of those under the age of 18 and 13.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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