Conway, Iowa

Conway is a city in Taylor County, Iowa, United States. The population was 17 at the 2020 census. Making it the third smallest incorporated place in Iowa.

Conway, Iowa
City
Location of Conway, Iowa
Coordinates: 40°44′55″N 94°37′10″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Taylor
Area
• Total	0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2)
• Land	0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,198 ft (365 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	17
• Density	76.92/sq mi (29.72/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	50833
Area code	712
FIPS code	19-15960
GNIS feature ID	2393622

History

Conway was laid out 1872 by the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad. The B&M was acquired later than year by the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad). The town was incorporated in 1878.

Geography

Conway is located along the East Fork of the One Hundred and Two River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.22 square miles (0.57 km²), all land.

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1880	423	—
1890	379	−10.4%
1900	348	−8.2%
1910	283	−18.7%
1920	253	−10.6%
1930	266	+5.1%
1940	246	−7.5%
1950	168	−31.7%
1960	82	−51.2%
1970	91	+11.0%
1980	93	+2.2%
1990	57	−38.7%
2000	63	+10.5%
2010	41	−34.9%
2020	17	−58.5%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 29, 2020. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census

The population of Conway, Iowa from US census data

2020 census

As of the census of 2020, there were 17 people, 13 households, and 10 families residing in the city. The population density was 77.0 inhabitants per square mile (29.7/km²). There were 17 housing units at an average density of 77.0 per square mile (29.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.1% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 0.0% Native American, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.0% from other races and 5.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 0.0% of the population.

Of the 13 households, 46.2% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 7.7% were cohabitating couples, 46.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 0.0% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 23.1% of all households were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The median age in the city was 62.5 years. 17.6% of the residents were under the age of 20; 5.9% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 5.9% were from 25 and 44; 23.5% were from 45 and 64; and 47.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 29.4% male and 70.6% female.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 41 people, 16 households, and 9 families residing in the city. The population density was 186.4 inhabitants per square mile (72.0/km²). There were 24 housing units at an average density of 109.1 per square mile (42.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 16 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.8% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.22.

The median age in the city was 39.5 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.9% were from 25 to 44; 24.4% were from 45 to 64; and 22% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 56.1% male and 43.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 63 people, 24 households, and 19 families residing in the city. The population density was 283.6 inhabitants per square mile (109.5/km²). There were 33 housing units at an average density of 148.5 per square mile (57.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White.

There were 24 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.5% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 12.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 65.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $31,875. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,780. There were 38.5% of families and 28.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 25.0% of under eighteens and 100.0% of those over 64.

Education

Conway is within the Bedford Community School District.

Notable people

• Waite Phillips, Businessman and philanthropist
• Mike Welday, baseball player