Cascade, Iowa
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Cascade is a city located in Dubuque County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,958. The city is located at the southwestern edge of Dubuque County, at border between Dubuque and Jones Counties.
Until recently, U.S. Highway 151 went directly through Cascade. However, a four lane bypass was built that takes thru traffic around the city.
Several businesses are based out of Cascade, Iowa. American Iowa Manufacturing is based in Cascade, as is Security State Bank. Cascade Lumber Company provides a large amount of lumber to residents and businesses in the area. Recently, the area has experienced some further economic development, especially with the construction of the four lane 151.
Geography
Cascade is located at 42°17'51" North, 91°0'44" West (42.297535, -91.012215)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.9 km² (1.1 mi²). 2.9 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water. The Maquoketa River passes through Cascade.
Cascade is about 25 miles southwest of Dubuque, Iowa.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 1,958 people, 776 households, and 511 families residing in the city. The population density is 669.0/km² (1,731.2/mi²). There are 820 housing units at an average density of 280.2/km² (725.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 99.28% White, 0.00% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. 0.31% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 776 households out of which 32.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% are married couples living together, 6.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% are non-families. 29.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.44 and the average family size is 3.08.
In the city the population is spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 99.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $40,273, and the median income for a family is $47,813. Males have a median income of $31,324 versus $22,209 for females. The per capita income for the city is $18,280. 11.1% of the population and 7.8% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.4% of those under the age of 18 and 13.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.