Editing Holy Cross, Iowa

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|map_caption              = Location of Holy Cross, Iowa
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|subdivision_name         = [[United States]]
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|subdivision_name1        = [[Iowa]]
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|subdivision_name2        = [[Dubuque County, Iowa|Dubuque]]
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|population_as_of         = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
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|population_total         = 356
|population_density_km2   = 419.31
|population_density_sq_mi = 1085.37
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|postal_code              = 52053
|area_code                = [[Area code 563|563]]
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|blank_info               = 19-36885
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'''Holy Cross''' 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 356 at the time of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], down from 374 in 2010.<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>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.34|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]] |accessdate=2012-05-11 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-01-25 |df= }}</ref>

The city is located approximately four miles east of [[Luxemburg, Iowa|Luxemburg]] and about 25 miles northwest of [[Dubuque, Iowa|Dubuque]].

== History ==
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Originally the community was settled by Irish and German immigrants in the early 19th century. The settlement became known as Pin Oak in 1844, the name originating from the many [[Pin oak|pin oak trees]] native to the area and after the rural post office located near there.

In 1855 the settlement's name changed again, to Georgetown. This name honored George Gallon, who offered to donate part of his land to build a town. In 1898 the name was once again changed to Holy Cross.

On May 17, 2004 several buildings in town were either damaged or destroyed when major storms ripped through the area. One notable casualty was the [[Holy Cross Catholic Church (Holy Cross)|Holy Cross Catholic Church]]. The church suffered serious damage when part of its roof was ripped off in the storm. The interior of the church suffered water damage from the rain. Following the storm, a new roof was placed on the church building, and the interior was also repaired.

==Demographics==
{{Historical populations
|title= Historical populations
|type= USA
|align= left
|1900|115
|1910|143
|1920|98
|1930|111
|1940|123
|1950|139
|1960|157
|1970|290
|1980|310
|1990|293
|2000|339
|2010|374
|2020|356
|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|accessdate=June 4, 2015|df=}}</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=2020-03-29}} and [http://data.iowadatacenter.org/datatables/PlacesAll/plpopulation18502000.pdf Iowa Data Center]
}}
[[File:Holy CrossIowaPopPlot.png|thumb|left|alt=The population of Holy Cross, Iowa from US census data|The population of Holy Cross, 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 356 people, 149 households, and 100 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,086.0 inhabitants per square mile (419.3/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 159 housing units at an average density of 485.0 per square mile (187.3/km<sup>2</sup>). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|racial]] makeup of the city was 96.6% [[White Americans|White]], 0.0% [[African Americans|Black or African American]], 0.0% [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]], 0.0% [[Asian Americans|Asian]], 0.0% [[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]], 0.0% from other races and 3.4% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] persons of any race comprised 2.5% of the population.

Of the 149 households, 31.5% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.4% were cohabitating couples, 20.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 20.8% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 32.9% of all households were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The median age in the city was 37.3 years. 26.7% of the residents were under the age of 20; 5.3% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 28.4% were from 25 and 44; 21.6% were from 45 and 64; and 18.0% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.6% male and 49.4% 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]]|accessdate=2012-05-11}}</ref> of 2010, there were 374 people, 151 households, and 107 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1100.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 158 housing units at an average density of {{convert|464.7|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 99.5% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] and 0.5% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 151 households, of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.1% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% 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 3.02.

The median age in the city was 35 years. 28.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 22.7% were from 45 to 64; and 16% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 339 people, 132 households, and 97 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,191.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 139 housing units at an average density of {{convert|488.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]].

[[Image:HolyCrossDubuqueCtyChurchDmg051904.jpg|left|thumbnail|Holy Cross Catholic Church]]
There were 132 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 22.7% 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 2.57 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.4 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household was $38,125, and the median income for a family was $41,136. Males had a median income of $30,694 versus $18,333 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $16,629. About 6.8% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 12.9% of those under age 18 and 17.8% of those age 65 or over.
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==Cemetery==
The Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery is located just to the north of the Holy Cross Catholic Church. As of 2013, there were over 1700 buried in the cemetery.<ref>{{cite web|title=Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery - Dubuque County, Iowa|url=http://iowagravestones.org/cemetery_list.php?CID=31&cName=Holy+Cross+Catholic|publisher=Iowa Gravestone Photo Project|accessdate=22 February 2013}}</ref>

==Education==
Residents are within 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> Zoned schools include Epworth Elementary School in [[Epworth, Iowa|Epworth]],<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> Drexler Middle School in [[Farley, Iowa|Farley]], and [[Western Dubuque High School]] 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>

==References==

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{{Dubuque County, Iowa}}

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[[Category:Cities in Iowa]]
[[Category:Cities in Dubuque County, Iowa]]
[[Category:1844 establishments in Iowa Territory]]