Mount Ayr is a city in Ringgold County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,822 at the 2000 census. It is the
county seat of Ringgold County6.
Geography
Mount Ayr is located at 40°42′51″N, 94°14′13″W (40.714210,
-94.236892)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area
of 6.6 km² (2.5 mi²). 6.6 km² (2.5 mi²) of it is
land and 0.39% is water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 1,822 people, 780 households, and 492 families residing in
the city. The population density was 278.1/km² (720.2/mi²). There were 856 housing
units at an average density of 130.6/km² (338.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.96% White, 0.27% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.05% from other races, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of the population.
There were 780 households out of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% were
non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 23.5% 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 2.82.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.1% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 20.6% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from
45 to 64, and 30.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females there were 80.4 males.
For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,893, and the median income for a family was $37,188. Males had a median
income of $27,333 versus $20,184 for females. The per capita income for the city was
$14,444. About 8.3% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty
line, including 16.1% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Mount Ayr has one high school (grades 7-12) and one elementary school (grades K-6), as well as a preschool and alternative high
school. Enrollment averages around 50 students in each class. The drama department of Mount Ayr Community High School (MACHS) has
produced several students who have played at district and state competitions.
Library
The Mount Ayr Public Library is a Carnegie Library and has a microfich film
collection dating back to 1838 and a specialized genealogy room.
Education statistics
For population 25 years and over in Mount Ayr:
- High school or higher: 81.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.6%
- Graduate or professional degree: 5.2%
Famous citizens
Parks and recreation
Local places for recreation include:[citation needed]
- Judge Lewis Recreational Park, the city park
- Poe Hollow Park & Ringgold Trailway
- Sun Valley Lake and Resort, including a golf course and boating facilities
- Fife's Grove and Loch Ayr, including a park and lake
Airport
Judge Lewis Field, a small airport serving single-engine aircraft, is operated by Mount Ayr.[citation needed]
External links
Coordinates:
40.71421° N 94.236892°
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