Argo, Iowa
Argo, Iowa | |
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 Argo, Iowa in 2023 | |
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| Coordinates: 41°37′32″N 90°25′57″W / 41.62556°N 90.43250°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Scott |
| Township | Le Claire |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.46 sq mi (1.18 km2) |
| • Land | 0.46 sq mi (1.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 44 |
| • Density | 96.49/sq mi (37.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-02665 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2806449[2] |
Argo is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Scott County, Iowa, United States. It is in the eastern part of the county, 9 miles (14 km) northeast of Bettendorf and 5 miles (8 km) northwest of Le Claire.
Argo was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 2020 | 44 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[3] | |||
2020 census
As of the census of 2020,[4] there were 44 people, 14 households, and 8 families residing in the community. The population density was 96.4 inhabitants per square mile (37.2/km2). There were 19 housing units at an average density of 41.6 per square mile (16.1/km2). The racial makeup of the community was 93.2% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 0.0% Native American, 2.3% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.0% from other races and 4.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 0.0% of the population.
Of the 14 households, 35.7% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 7.1% were cohabitating couples, 7.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 28.6% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 42.9% of all households were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals, 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The median age in the community was 44.3 years. 27.3% of the residents were under the age of 20; 0.0% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 29.5% were from 25 and 44; 20.5% were from 45 and 64; and 22.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the community was 31.8% male and 68.2% female.
History
Argo was originally known as Porter's Corners, but by the turn of the century, the name Argo had supplanted the original name. Argo's population was 71 in 1902,[5] and 35 in 1925.[6] The population was 10 in 1940.[7]
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ a b "Argo Census Designated Place". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ "2020 Census". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ Cram's Modern Atlas: The New Unrivaled New Census Edition. J. R. Gray & Company. 1902. pp. 203–207.
- ^ Premier Atlas of the World: Containing Maps of All Countries of the World, with the Most Recent Boundary Decisions, and Maps of All the States, Territories, and Possessions of the United States with Population Figures from the Latest Official Census Reports, Also Data of Interest Concerning International and Domestic Political Questions. Rand McNally & Company. 1925. p. 188.
- ^ The Attorneys List. United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, Attorney List Department. 1940. p. 292.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |