Editing Epworth, Iowa

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| official_name            = Epworth, Iowa
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| motto                    = "Small town, Big heart"<ref>{{cite web|url= http://ci.epworth.ia.us/|publisher=epworth.ia.us|title=Official site of the City of Epworth, Iowa |access-date=September 2, 2012}}</ref>
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| postal_code              = 52045
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| area_code                = [[Area code 563|563]]
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'''Epworth''' is a city in [[Dubuque County, Iowa|Dubuque County]], [[Iowa]], United States. It is part of the [[Dubuque, Iowa]] [[Metropolitan Statistical Area]]. The population was 2,023 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], up from 1,428 in 2000.<ref name=cen2020>{{cite web |title=2020 Census State Redistricting Data |url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial/2020/data/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171/Iowa/ |website=census.gov |publisher=United states Census Bureau |access-date=12 August 2021}}</ref>

==History==
Epworth was [[plat]]ted in 1855. It was named from the town of [[Epworth, Lincolnshire]], [[England]], the birthplace of [[John Wesley]].<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=9V1IAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA120 | title=The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States | publisher=Govt. Print. Off. | author=Gannett, Henry | year=1905 | pages=120}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=7312|title= Profile for Epworth, Iowa, IA|publisher= ePodunk|access-date=September 2, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=u9xDAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA727 | title=The History of Dubuque County, Iowa, Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c | publisher=Western Historical | year=1880 | pages=727}}</ref> Epworth was incorporated as a city on November 20, 1879,<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.city-data.com/city/Epworth-Iowa.html|title= Epworth, Iowa|publisher= City-Data.com|access-date= September 2, 2012}}</ref>

==Geography==

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.56|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2012-05-11 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-01-25 }}</ref>

Epworth is located along [[U.S. Route 20 in Iowa|U.S. Route 20]], and is approximately 12 miles west of [[Dubuque, Iowa|Dubuque]].

==Demographics==

{{Historical populations
|title= Historical populations
|type= USA
|align= left
|1890|348
|1900|549
|1910|520
|1920|468
|1930|464
|1940|454
|1950|536
|1960|698
|1970|1132
|1980|1380
|1990|1303
|2000|1428
|2010|1860
|2020|2023
|source={{center|U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref><ref name=cen2020/>}}|footnote=Source:{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|title=U.S. Census website|access-date=2020-03-28}} and [http://data.iowadatacenter.org/datatables/PlacesAll/plpopulation18502000.pdf Iowa Data Center]
}}
[[File:EpworthIowaPopPlot.png|thumb|left|alt=The population of Epworth, Iowa from US census data|The population of Epworth, Iowa from US census data]]

===2020 census===
As of the [[United States census|census]] of 2020,<ref>{{cite web |title=2020 Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade/2020/2020-census-main.html |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> there were 2,023 people, 699 households, and 504 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,137.7 inhabitants per square mile (439.3/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 717 housing units at an average density of 403.2 per square mile (155.7/km<sup>2</sup>). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|racial]] makeup of the city was 90.9% [[White Americans|White]], 2.2% [[African Americans|Black or African American]], 0.1% [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]], 4.3% [[Asian Americans|Asian]], 0.0% [[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]], 1.1% from other races and 1.4% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] persons of any race comprised 1.9% of the population.

Of the 699 households, 36.8% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 5.0% were cohabitating couples, 18.3% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 14.9% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 27.9% of all households were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The median age in the city was 35.5 years. 28.0% of the residents were under the age of 20; 7.0% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 26.5% were from 25 and 44; 23.6% were from 45 and 64; and 14.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-05-11}}</ref> of 2010, there were 1,860 people, 643 households, and 488 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1192.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 651 housing units at an average density of {{convert|417.3|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 93.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.8% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 4.8% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.3% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0.2% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 643 households, of which 39.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.1% were non-families. 19.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.13.

The median age in the city was 33.1 years. 28.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.1% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 9.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.5% male and 48.5% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 1,428 people, 476 households, and 364 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,089.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 500 housing units at an average density of {{convert|381.6|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 93.21% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.49% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.07% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 5.18% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.49% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.56% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.63% of the population.

There were 476 households, out of which 45.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.24.

28.1% are under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% are 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 121.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,938, and the median income for a family was $47,321. Males had a median income of $35,144 versus $20,234 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $15,869. About 3.5% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.

==Economy==
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Epworth is the fifth-largest city in Dubuque County with spacious, new [[Subdivision (land)|subdivisions]] housing many new residents, a significant portion of whom work in Dubuque, Iowa or elsewhere outside the community.  The 11.3% increase in population from 2000 to 2006 places Epworth above the 90th percentile in population growth among municipalities nationwide.

==Government==
The mayor of Epworth is Sandra Gassman. The council members are Dana Nadermann, Karen Conrad, Dan Wilgenbusch, Tony Krapfl, and Ben Wolf.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mayor and Council |url=https://www.epworthiowa.org/index.asp?SEC=211F8EA7-9B47-49AD-B8B0-231DFA6C76B5 |access-date=2022-11-02 |website=www.epworthiowa.org |language=en}}</ref>

In the [[Iowa General Assembly]], Epworth is represented by Senator [[Tom Hancock]] (D-Epworth) in the [[Iowa Senate]], and Representative Ray Zirkelbach (D-Monticello) in the [[Iowa House of Representatives]]. At the federal level, it is within [[Iowa's 1st congressional district]], represented by [[Bruce Braley]] (D-Waterloo) in the [[U.S. House of Representatives]]. Epworth, and all of Iowa, are represented by U.S. Senators [[Chuck Grassley]] (R) and [[Tom Harkin]] (D).

==Education==

===Public schools===
All public school [[students]] living in Epworth are zoned to schools in the [[Western Dubuque Community School District]].<ref>"[https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/SDRP2017_WESTERN%20DUBUQUE.pdf Western Dubuque]." [[Iowa Department of Education]]. Retrieved on July 24, 2018.</ref> [[Primary education|Elementary school]] students are zoned to Epworth Elementary School (in Epworth) for grades K-5.<ref>"[http://www.wdbqschools.org/Downloads/2017%20elem%20boundary%20map2.bmp 2017 Elementary Boundaries]." [[Western Dubuque Community School District]]. Retrieved on July 24, 2018. [http://www.wdbqschools.org/Downloads/Epworth%20Elementary%20Boundary%20Change%20Map.pdf Detail on Balltown, Holy Cross, and Rickardsville]</ref> [[Middle school]] students are zoned to Drexler Middle School (in nearby [[Farley, Iowa|Farley]]), and [[High school (North America)|high school]] students are zoned to [[Western Dubuque High School]], which is also in Epworth.<ref>"[http://www.wdbqschools.org/Downloads/WDHS%20Boundary%20Map.pdf WDHS Boundary map]." [[Western Dubuque Community School District]]. Retrieved on July 24, 2018.</ref>

===Private schools===
Like many other rural communities in Iowa, Epworth also has a private school. Seton Catholic Elementary School- Epworth is one of three buildings that comprise Seton Catholic Elementary School,  and is affiliated with the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Dubuque]]. For grades 1–2, students go to the building in Epworth, for grades 3–5, students attend the building in nearby [[Peosta, Iowa]], and for grades 6–8, students go to the building in nearby Farley. For high school, parochial students attend Beckman High School in [[Dyersville, Iowa]] or [[Wahlert High School]] in [[Dubuque, Iowa]].

===Colleges and universities===
Epworth is home to [[Divine Word College]], which is a [[Roman Catholic]] seminary.

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*[[Tom Hancock]] (1948-2016) former Iowa state senator.
*[[Henry Waechter]] (1959– ) former [[NFL]] [[Defensive lineman|lineman]], 1985 [[Chicago Bears]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/players/profile?id=WAE415291|title=PLAYERS - Henry Waechter|publisher=[[National Football League]]|access-date= May 8, 2011}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://ci.epworth.ia.us/ Official site of the City of Epworth, Iowa] Portal style website, Government, Business, Library, Recreation and more
* [http://www.city-data.com/city/Epworth-Iowa.html City-Data.com] Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about Epworth

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