Armstrong, Iowa

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Armstrong, Iowa
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of Armstrong, Iowa


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subdivision_type = Country
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subdivision_type1 = State
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subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Emmet
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area_total_km2 = 2.1
area_land_km2 = 2.1
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area_total_sq_mi = 0.8
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 979
population_density_km2 = 460.5
population_density_sq_mi = 1192.7

timezone = Central (CST)
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elevation_m = 381
elevation_ft = 1250
latd = 43 |latm = 23 |lats = 45 |latNS = N
longd = 94 |longm = 28 |longs = 51 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 50514
area_code = 712
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blank_info = 19-02935
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Armstrong is a city in Emmet County, Iowa, United States. The population was 979 at the 2000 census. It was originally known as Armstrong Grove.

Geography

Armstrong is located at coor dms|43|23|45|N|94|28|51|W|city (43.395722, -94.480750)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 979 people, 422 households, and 268 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,192.7 people per square mile (461.0/km²). There were 456 housing units at an average density of 555.5/sq mi (214.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.88% White, 0.20% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.10% from other races, and 0.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.31% of the population.

There were 422 households out of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.3% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the city the population was spread out with 20.6% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 25.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,446, and the median income for a family was $45,563. Males had a median income of $31,210 versus $19,732 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,221. About 3.0% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 16.5% of those age 65 or over.

Historical Timeline

*1856--Thomas Armstrong first arrived in area to trap
*1859--Emmet County Organized
*1864--First Permanent settlers arrived in Armstrong Grove
*1872--First Fourth of July celebration held
*1883--'Armstrong's Grove' post office became 'Armstrong'
*1891--Site for town of Armstrong chosen
*1892--First locomotive arrived in Armstrong
*1893--Town of Armstrong incorporated
*1894--First Schoolhouse erected & fire dept organized
*1896--First waterworks&telephone systems
*1903--Gaslights put in business area & Opera House opened
*1913--Electricity came to Armstrong
*1916--Brick School replaced 1894 building
*1939--Armstrong's first swimming pool opened
*1945--Armstrong Public Library founded
*1956--Art's Way's first plant in downtown area
*1960--Opera House demolished to expand City Park
*1962--New Post Office dedicated
*1964--Old R.R. Depot torn down
*1965--Doug Pfeil opens Teen A-Go-Go on Main Street
*1969--New library and park shelterhouse built
*1988--Dean Irmiter graduates from Armstrong-Ringsted High School
*1989--Armstrong Heritage Museum founded
*1993--Armstrong centennial celebration
*2001--St. Mary's Catholic Church lowered 18 inches
*2001--Old First Trust Bank building and East Side Cafe torn down for new Bank Midwest building
*2003--Elementary building built in 1915 torn down to build new Junior High
*2007--Wind storm knocks down tree that destroys park equipment at City Park
*2007--Armstrong-Ringsted High School finishes second in 8-Man Football at the Iowa High School Athletic Association State Tournament. It is the first state tournament appearance for ARHS.

References

External links

* [http://www.armstrongiowa.net/ Official City Website]
* [http://www.armstrong.k12.ia.us/ Armstrong-Ringsted Community School District]