Struble, Iowa

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Struble is a city in Plymouth County, Iowa, U.S., along the West Branch of the Floyd River. The population was 85 at the 2000 census.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Notable natives
4 External links

[edit] Geography

Struble is located at 42°53′39″N, 96°11′36″W (42.894252, -96.193304)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.4 km² (0.2 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 85 people, 33 households, and 20 families residing in the city. The population density was 205.1/km² (546.2/mi²). There were 35 housing units at an average density of 84.5/km² (224.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.94% White, 1.18% from other races, and 5.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.06% of the population.

There were 33 households out of which 39.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.48.

In the city the population was spread out with 36.5% under the age of 18, 1.2% from 18 to 24, 36.5% from 25 to 44, 15.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 129.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,813, and the median income for a family was $45,833. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $21,042 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,423. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

[edit] Notable natives

Jim Nicholson Current Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Formerly Republican National Chairman and U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican. Born and raised in Struble.
Isaac S. Struble, Congressman (1883-1891) for whom Struble, Iowa is named. Lived nearby in LeMars where he is buried.