# Turin, Iowa

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**Turin** is a city in [Monona County](/source/Monona_County,_Iowa), [Iowa](/source/Iowa), United States. The population was 72 at the time of the [2020 census](/source/2020_United_States_census).[2]

## History

Turin was [platted](/source/Plat) in 1887.[3] It was named after [Turin](/source/Turin), in Italy.[3] A post office was established at Turin in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1996.[4]

## Geography

Turin is situated near the confluence of the [Little Sioux](/source/Little_Sioux_River) and [Maple rivers](/source/Maple_River_(Iowa)).

According to the [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau), the city has a total area of 0.09 square miles (0.23 km2), all land.[5]

## Demographics

Historical populations Year Pop. ±% 1910 154 — 1920 158 +2.6% 1930 167 +5.7% 1940 184 +10.2% 1950 160 −13.0% 1960 163 +1.9% 1970 115 −29.4% 1980 103 −10.4% 1990 95 −7.8% 2000 75 −21.1% 2010 68 −9.3% 2020 72 +5.9%

Source:["U.S. Census website"](https://www.census.gov). [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau). Retrieved 2020-03-29. and [Iowa Data Center](http://data.iowadatacenter.org/datatables/PlacesAll/plpopulation18502000.pdf)

### 2020 census

As of the [census](/source/United_States_census) of 2020,[6] there were 72 people, 26 households, and 20 families residing in the city. The [population density](/source/Population_density) was 801.9 inhabitants per square mile (309.6/km2). There were 35 housing units at an average density of 389.8 per square mile (150.5/km2). The [racial](/source/Race_and_ethnicity_in_the_United_States_census) makeup of the city was 98.6% [White](/source/White_Americans), 0.0% [Black or African American](/source/African_Americans), 0.0% [Native American](/source/Native_Americans_in_the_United_States), 0.0% [Asian](/source/Asian_Americans), 0.0% [Pacific Islander](/source/Pacific_Islander_Americans), 0.0% from other races and 1.4% from two or more races. [Hispanic or Latino](/source/Hispanic_and_Latino_Americans) persons of any race comprised 0.0% of the population.

Of the 26 households, 34.6% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.4% were [married couples](/source/Marriage) living together, 7.7% were cohabitating couples, 3.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 23.1% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 23.1% of all households were non-families. 3.8% of all households were made up of individuals, 0.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The median age in the city was 45.5 years. 25.0% of the residents were under the age of 20; 2.8% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 and 44; 23.6% were from 45 and 64; and 26.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 58.3% male and 41.7% female.

### 2010 census

As of the [census](/source/Census)[7] of 2010, there were 68 people, 33 households, and 19 families living in the city. The [population density](/source/Population_density) was 755.6 inhabitants per square mile (291.7 /km2). There were 38 housing units at an average density of 422.2 inhabitants per square mile (163.0 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% [White](/source/White_(U.S._Census)) and 2.9% [African American](/source/African_American_(U.S._Census)).

There were 33 households, of which 21.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were [married couples](/source/Marriage) living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.4% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.68.

The median age in the city was 52.5 years. 19.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 29.5% were from 45 to 64; and 29.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.4% male and 45.6% female.

### 2000 census

As of the [census](/source/Census)[8] of 2000, there were 75 people, 34 households, and 24 families living in the city. The population density was 892.4 inhabitants per square mile (344.6 /km2). There were 39 housing units at an average density of 464.0 inhabitants per square mile (179.2 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.67% [White](/source/White_(U.S._Census)) and 1.33% [Native American](/source/Native_American_(U.S._Census)).

There were 34 households, out of which 20.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were [married couples](/source/Marriage) living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% 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 2.52.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.7% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 30.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,750, and the median income for a family was $21,875. Males had a median income of $24,792 versus $16,875 for females. The [per capita income](/source/Per_capita_income) for the city was $15,094. There were 21.2% of families and 21.6% of the population living below the [poverty line](/source/Poverty_line), including 52.6% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

## Education

[West Monona Community School District](/source/West_Monona_Community_School_District) operates public schools serving the community.[9]

## References

1. ["2020 Census State Redistricting Data"](https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial/2020/data/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171/Iowa/). *census.gov*. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved 12 August 2021.

1. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). [*A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways*](https://books.google.com/books?id=OspBAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA132). p. 132.

1. ["Monona County"](http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=IA&county=Monona&searchtext=&pagenum=2). Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 March 2015.

1. ["US Gazetteer files 2010"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt). [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau). Archived from [the original](https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt) on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-05-11.

1. ["2020 Census"](https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade/2020/2020-census-main.html). United States Census Bureau.

1. ["U.S. Census website"](https://www.census.gov). [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau). Retrieved 2012-05-11.

1. ["U.S. Census website"](https://www.census.gov). [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau). Retrieved 2008-01-31.

1. "[West Monona](https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/SDRP2017_WEST%20MONONA.pdf)." [Iowa Department of Education](/source/Iowa_Department_of_Education). Retrieved on February 25, 2019.

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