25-524: Elkader / ɛ l ˈ k eɪ d ər / is a city in Clayton County , Iowa , United States. The population was 1,209 at the time of the 2020 census , down from 1,465 in 2000. It is the county seat of Clayton County. It is the site of Iowa's lowest recorded minimum temperature, −44 °C (−47 °F) on February 3, 1996. The city is named after a Muslim Algerian leader, the Emir Abdelkader . When
50-439: A household in the county was $ 34,068, and the median income for a family was $ 40,199. Males had a median income of $ 27,165 versus $ 19,644 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 16,930. About 5.70% of families and 8.60% of the population were below the poverty line , including 9.60% of those under age 18 and 9.40% of those age 65 or over. Clayton County is divided into these townships : The population ranking of
75-474: Is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa . As of the 2020 census , the population was 17,043. Its county seat is Elkader . The county was established in 1837 and was named in honor of John M. Clayton , United States Senator from Delaware and later Secretary of State under President Zachary Taylor . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 793 square miles (2,050 km ), of which 779 square miles (2,020 km )
100-625: Is land and 14 square miles (36 km ) (1.8%) is water. It is the fifth-largest county in Iowa by area. Clayton County is part of the Driftless Area , a region that completely missed being ice-covered during the last ice age . Streams have deeply carved valleys, while the Mississippi River has spectacular bluffs. The 2020 census recorded a population of 17,043 in the county, with a population density of 21.5323/sq mi (8.31366/km ). 97.51% of
125-515: Is rural public school district headquartered in Elkader, Iowa . The district is entirely in Clayton County . In addition to Elkader, it serves Elkport , Garber , St. Olaf , and Volga . It also serves the unincorporated areas of Littleport and Mederville . The school mascot is the Warrior, and the colors are red and black. The first graduating class from Elkader High School was in 1875, with
150-584: Is the oldest continuously operated grocery store west of the Mississippi, as well. The city is also home to the renovated Victorian-era Elkader Opera House , and the Turkey River Mall, a 29-room hotel converted into antique stores. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 1.39 square miles (3.60 km), all land. As of the census of 2020 , the population
175-440: The 2010 census there were 1,273 people, 577 households, and 342 families living in the city. The population density was 915.8 inhabitants per square mile (353.6/km). There were 627 housing units at an average density of 451.1 per square mile (174.2/km). The racial makeup of the city was 98.7% White, 0.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3%. Of
200-502: The census of 2000, there were 18,678 people, about 7,500 households, and 1 family residing in the county. The population density was 24 people per square mile (9.3 people/km ). There were 8,620 housing units at an average density of 11 units per square mile (4.2 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 98.93% White , 0.14% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. 0.76% of
225-424: The 577 households 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.7% were non-families. 35.7% of households were one person and 16.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.73. The median age
250-477: The Warrior", a drawing of an American Indian carrying a tomahawk and a spear, was retired at the request of the Iowa Department of Education, citing concerns about the caricature being stereotypic and demeaning. A new mascot was created of a "C" for Central, and in the mid-2010s a more Warrior/Trojan-like mascot was adopted. In 2015, the district proposed a $ 6.85 million bond that was voted down. Another attempt
275-501: The city was $ 16,785. About 2.7% of families and 5.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over. The municipality is within the boundary of the Central Community School District . Elkader has one sister city , the city where Abdelkader was born, as designated by Sister Cities International : Clayton County, Iowa Clayton County
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#1733125274352300-466: The city was 99.25% White, 0.20% African American, 0.07% Native American, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.07%. Of the 645 households 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 35.0% of households were one person and 20.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size
325-648: The community was platted in 1846, the founders, Timothy Davis , John Thompson and Chester Sage decided to name it for the young Algerian who was leading his people in resisting the French conquest of Algeria . The town is known for the Elkader Keystone Bridge over the Turkey River , said to be the largest stone arch bridge west of the Mississippi River . It, and many of the local buildings, are made from locally quarried sandstone. The town's grocery store, Wilke's,
350-407: The following table is based on the 2020 census of Clayton County. † county seat 42°50′37″N 91°20′36″W / 42.84361°N 91.34333°W / 42.84361; -91.34333 Central Community School District 42°51′24″N 91°24′27″W / 42.856578°N 91.407431°W / 42.856578; -91.407431 The Central Community School District
375-571: The ground in 1936 and was replaced by a glass block and brick building in 1937. The former Elkader Junior College building was on the same site as the current school and was being utilized for extra classrooms until August 1969 when arson claimed the building. A new gymnasium and elementary facilities were built throughout 1973-1974. In 1983, Central began a sports sharing agreement with the Garnavillo Community School District due to low enrollment at Garnavillo. The combined mascot
400-647: The gymnasium to the south were spared from the fire. The grade school building was used as the Elkader Junior College starting in 1929, with enrollment of 61 students in 1937. The doors were closed to the Junior College in 1947 after World War II. The new school district, formed in 1952, absorbed independent school systems in Elkport, Garber and Littleport. St. Olaf joined the district in 1954, and Volga joined in 1962. The first Elkader High School building burned to
425-408: The last class graduating in 1953 as the local school system was consolidated into Central Community School District. The original high school building, built in the late 1860s, was two stories high and was considered one of the best in the county. Multiple additions were made to the first structure before it was gutted by a fire on May 25, 1936. The grade school building to the north of the structure and
450-520: The population reported being of one race. 93.21% were non-Hispanic White, 0.93% were Black, 2.01% were Hispanic, 0.25% were Native American, 0.28% were Asian, 0.04% were Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and 3.29% were some other race or more than one race. There were 8,758 housing units, of which 7,315 were occupied. The 2010 census recorded a population of 18,130 in the county, with a population density of 23.272/sq mi (8.985/km ). There were 8,999 housing units, of which 7,599 were occupied. As of
475-437: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 7,375 households, out of which 30.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.70% were married couples living together, 6.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.40% were non-families. 26.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
500-438: Was 1,209. The population density was 884.4 inhabitants per square mile (341.5/km). There were 653 housing units at an average density of 477.7 per square mile (184.4/km). The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 2.2% Hispanic or Latino of any race. At
525-477: Was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.77. 20.6% are under the age of 18, 5.1% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 27.0% 65 or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.6 males. The median household income was $ 32,857 and the median family income was $ 41,830. Males had a median income of $ 28,235 versus $ 19,550 for females. The per capita income for
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#1733125274352550-401: Was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.98. In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.40% under the age of 18, 6.50% from 18 to 24, 26.00% from 25 to 44, 23.60% from 45 to 64, and 18.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.50 males. The median income for
575-528: Was 49.8 years. 18.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19% were from 25 to 44; 32.4% were from 45 to 64; and 24.4% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.2% male and 53.8% female. At the 2000 census there were 1,465 people, 645 households, and 403 families living in the city. The population density was 1,049.0 inhabitants per square mile (405.0/km). There were 693 housing units at an average density of 496.2 per square mile (191.6/km). The racial makeup of
600-460: Was made in 2016 for $ 6 million which passed. The remodel included a first-floor commons area and cafeteria, a fully secure entrance for both the elementary wing and middle school/high school, fully remodeled science classrooms, a new middle school/high school media center, a new elevator, an additional 900 square feet in academic space, additional parking spots and improvements that made the building ADA compliant. The district operates two schools in
625-692: Was the WarHawks. Sports shared included football, baseball, boys and girls track, boys and girls golf, and cross country. In December 1999, the Garnavillo Community School District voted to begin whole-grade sharing with the Guttenberg Community School District, ending the sports sharing agreement. Garnavillo and Guttenberg later merged into a single school district now known as the Clayton Ridge Community School District. In 2005, Central's original school symbol "Willie
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