Dedham, Iowa

Dedham is a city in Carroll County, Iowa, United States. The population was 224 at the time of the 2020 census.[3]

Dedham, Iowa
City
Location of Dedham, Iowa
Location of Dedham, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°54′30″N 94°49′24″W
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyCarroll
Government
 • MayorRobert Sporrer
 • City Council
Council List
 • SenateMark Segebart (R)
 • HouseBrian Best (R)
Area
[1]
 • Total0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2)
 • Land0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,270 ft (390 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total224
 • Density405.80/sq mi (156.55/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
51440
Area code712
FIPS code19-19450
GNIS feature ID2394484[2]

History

Dedham got its start in the year 1881, following construction of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway through that territory.[4] It was named for Dedham, Massachusetts.[5]

St. Joseph Parish was founded in 1891 by German and English Catholics.[6] They built the first church in 1892 with a new, larger church coming in 1904.[6] The present church was dedicated on October 1, 1940, by Bishop Edmond Heelan.[6]

Geography

Dedham is located at the junction of Brushy and Dedham Creeks.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.58 square miles (1.50 km2), all land.[7]

Government and politics

Dedham operates under a mayor-council government. The Mayor is Robert Sporrer. Along with the mayor is the five person city council. Councilpersons are: Christopher John Hoffman, Mike Heinrichs, Rod Smith, Tony Derner, and Tony Seidl. The City Clerk is Heather Badding. City elections are held every two odd numbered years. The mayor serves a two-year term, while the members of the council serve four-year terms.

Mayor & City Council
NameYears ServingFirst electedNotes
Robert Sporrer2018–Present2017Eligible for re-election in 2019
Mike Heinrichs2008–Present2007Eligible for re-election in 2019
Tony Derner2015–Present2017Eligible for re-election in 2021
Chris Hoffman2018–Present2017Eligible for re-election in 2021
Rod Smith2016–Present2015Eligible for re-election in 2019
Tony Seidl2013–Present2013Eligible for re-election in 2021

Past mayors
No.NameYearsLength of termNotes
1Charles Shefford18831 yearResigned; was a federal officer
2W.A. Lytton1883-18842 years
3J.A. Edgett1884-18852 years
4N.B. Coder1885-18862 years
5J.A. Edgett1886-18872 yearsSecond Mayorship
6John W. Niman1887-18882 years
7J.A. Edgett1888-18892 yearsThird Mayorship
8J.A. Horton1889-18902 years
9A.W. Basom1890-18923 years
10J.A. Edgett1893-18975 yearsFourth Mayorship
11J.G. Caton1897-18982 years
12J.A. Edgett1898-19002 yearsFifth Mayorship
13Fred A. Toovey1900-191010 years
14M. Slife1910-19111 year
15Fred A. Toovey1911-192211 yearsSecond Mayorship
16Reed McMurray1922-19242 years
17A.J. Ayrhart1924-19262 years
18H.E. Qualheim1926-19271 year
19J.J. Klingseis1927-19325 years
20L.W. Chain1932-19342 years
21Fred A. Toovey1934-19362 yearsThird Mayorship
22F.F. Schreck1936-19404 years
23Ben Roderick1940-19423 years
24Fred A. Toovey1943-19452 yearsFourth Mayorship
25J.T. Stangl1945-19483 years
26Norbert Koester1948-19535 yearsCity elections were moved from even numbered years to odd numbered years (1951)
27Ed Soppe1954-196310 years
28John Werner1964-19652 years
29Merlin Nair1966-19694 years
30Herman Hathcock1970-19734 years
31Merlin Nair1974-December 31, 19752 yearsSecond Mayorship
32Clarence J. RothmeyerJanuary 1, 1976 – May 1, 199216 yearsResigned due to health issues
33Russell W. AxmanMay 1, 1992 – December 31, 201726 yearsLongest-serving mayor in Dedham history
34Robert SporrerJanuary 1, 2018 – PresentCurrent Mayor

Demographics
Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1890273—    
1900374+37.0%
1910355−5.1%
1920360+1.4%
1930327−9.2%
1940392+19.9%
1950360−8.2%
1960322−10.6%
1970325+0.9%
1980321−1.2%
1990264−17.8%
2000280+6.1%
2010266−5.0%
2020224−15.8%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 29, 2020. and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census[8][3]
The population of Dedham, Iowa from US census data
The population of Dedham, Iowa from US census data

2010 census

As of the census[9] of 2010, there were 266 people, 101 households, and 65 families residing in the city. The population density was 458.6 inhabitants per square mile (177.1/km2). There were 107 housing units at an average density of 184.5 per square mile (71.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 101 households, of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 5.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.6% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% 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 3.32.

The median age in the city was 32.3 years. 29.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.4% were from 25 to 44; 21.4% were from 45 to 64; and 15.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 270 people, 112 households, and 68 families residing in the city. The population density was 483.5 inhabitants per square mile (186.7/km2). There were 117 housing units at an average density of 202.1 per square mile (78.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.07% of the population.

There were 113 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,125, and the median income for a family was $37,639. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $15,417 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,505. About 7.9% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 9.4% of those 65 or over.

Education

The public school district is the Carroll Community School District.[11]

References
  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dedham, Iowa
  3. "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  4. Maclean 1912, p. 247.
  5. Maclean 1912, p. 227.
  6. "DEDHAM NOTES 125TH". The Catholic Globe. September 7, 2017. Retrieved September 7, 2017.
  7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  11. "Carroll." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on July 18, 2018.

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