Editing Manly, Iowa

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|official_name            = Manly, Iowa
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|image_caption            = Manly Public Library
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|subdivision_name1        = [[Iowa]]
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|subdivision_name2        = [[Worth County, Iowa|Worth]]
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|population_as_of         = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
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|population_total         = 1256
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|population_density_sq_mi = 888.26
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|postal_code              = 50456
|area_code                = [[Area code 641|641]]
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|blank_info               = 19-48900
|blank1_name              = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
|blank1_info              = 2395833<ref name=gnis>{{GNIS|2395833}}</ref>
|website                  = {{URL|http://www.cityofmanly.com/}}
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'''Manly''' is a city in [[Worth County, Iowa]], United States, whose population was 1,256 at the time of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<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> It is part of the [[Mason City, Iowa|Mason City]] [[Mason City micropolitan area|Micropolitan Statistical Area]].
[[File:U.E. Church Manly.jpg|thumb|U.E. Church, Manly IA. Circa 1914]]

==History==
Manly (originally called Manly Junction) was laid out in 1877 at the junction of two railroads: the [[Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad|Rock Island]] and the [[Chicago Great Western Railway|Chicago Great Western]].

In 1912 the Rock Island made it a division point, with roundhouse and shops that employed several hundred workers.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=SaEyAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA352 | title=History of Mitchell and Worth Counties, Iowa, Volume 1 | publisher=S.J. Clarke Publishing Company | author=Clyde, Jefferson F. | year=1918 | pages=352–53}}</ref> A Rock Island caboose sits at the southeast railroad crossing of [[Iowa Highway 9|IA-9]] in commemoration of the town's history, and in 2006 a Rock Island engine was installed next to it with a dedication ceremony held on Manly's annual Railroad/Ag Days celebration.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Gazette|first=DEB NICKLAY, Of The Globe|title=Locomotive comes home to Manly|url=https://globegazette.com/news/local/locomotive-comes-home-to-manly/article_fbc82d05-751c-5ded-a31d-7b4844c1cd14.html|access-date=2021-03-31|website=Globe Gazette {{!}} Mason City, Iowa {{!}} globegazette.com|date=August 24, 2006 |language=en}}</ref>

==Geography==
Manly is located 16 miles south of the Minnesota border placed at the conjunction between Highway 65 and 9.

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.47|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/20110220065340/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=2011-02-20}}</ref>

==Education==
Manly's public schools are operated by the [[Central Springs Community School District]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/FY20_CENTRAL%20SPRINGS_1.pdf|title=Central Springs|publisher=[[Iowa Department of Education]]|access-date=2020-09-25}}</ref> established on July 1, 2006, by the merger of [[North Central Community School District]] and [[Nora Springs–Rock Falls Community School District]].<ref>"[https://www.educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/District%20Reorganization%20History%20final.pdf REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66]." [[Iowa Department of Education]]. Retrieved on January 6, 2019.</ref> Prior to the merger it was in the North Central district.<ref>"[http://sos.iowa.gov/elections/pdf/schools/maps/North Central1.pdf North Central Community School District]." [[Iowa Secretary of State]]. Retrieved on January 6, 2019. [http://sos.iowa.gov/elections/pdf/schools/maps/North Central2.pdf Detail map of Manly].</ref>

Manly is the home of the Central Springs Panthers, previously the North Central Falcons.<ref>[http://www.centralsprings.net/education/components/layout/default.php?sectionid=1  Central Springs School District] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100905195416/http://www.centralsprings.net/education/components/layout/default.php?sectionid=1 |date=2010-09-05 }}</ref>  Half of the elementary students originating in the Manly, Hanlontown, and Plymouth region go to school in Manly from preschool to 3rd grade. While the other half of the elementary kids originating near the Nora Springs, Rock Falls, and Portland area go to school in the Nora Springs building. All students then attend middle school in a Nora Springs building. Upon completion of 7th grade, they go to Manly where the High School is located.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://globegazette.com/news/local/central-springs-considers-building-changes/article_4a53501c-8e9a-57e9-ae7d-067a2bc7a2b3.html |title=Central Springs considers building changes |first=Ashley |last=Miller |date=January 16, 2015 |newspaper=Globe Gazette}}</ref> The school colors are black and blue, and the mascot is a panther.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://globegazette.com/news/opinion/central-springs-looks-like-a-winner-already-globe-gazette-editorial/article_43d33995-79b1-51d3-9e33-8b393edcf883.html |title=Central Springs looks like a winner already (Globe Gazette Editorial) |date=January 26, 2007 |newspaper=Globe Gazette}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{Historical populations
|title= Historical populations
|type= USA
|align= left
|1880|84
|1900|359
|1910|346
|1920|1476
|1930|1447
|1940|1445
|1950|1473
|1960|1425
|1970|1294
|1980|1496
|1990|1349
|2000|1342
|2010|1323
|2020|1256
|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=2020-03-29}} and [http://data.iowadatacenter.org/datatables/PlacesAll/plpopulation18502000.pdf Iowa Data Center]
}}

===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 1,256 people, 522 households, and 330 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 888.1 inhabitants per square mile (342.9/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 600 housing units at an average density of 424.2 per square mile (163.8/km<sup>2</sup>). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|racial]] makeup of the city was 93.8% [[White Americans|White]], 0.7% [[African Americans|Black or African American]], 0.3% [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]], 0.6% [[Asian Americans|Asian]], 0.0% [[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]], 0.6% from other races and 4.0% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] persons of any race comprised 2.7% of the population.

Of the 522 households, 28.7% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.1% were cohabitating couples, 25.5% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 22.0% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 36.8% of all households were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The median age in the city was 41.2 years. 26.0% of the residents were under the age of 20; 5.0% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 and 44; 25.8% were from 45 and 64; and 20.0% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% 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 1,323 people, 534 households, and 350 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|900.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 601 housing units at an average density of {{convert|408.8|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.5% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.3% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.3% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.0% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 534 households, of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.5% were non-families. 29.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 39.3 years. 27% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 23.9% were from 45 to 64; and 19% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% 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 1,342 people, 559 households, and 367 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|933.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 594 housing units at an average density of {{convert|413.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.47% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.97% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.22% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.07% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.07% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.15% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.04% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.64% of the population.

There were 559 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.92.

26.3% were under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,603, and the median income for a family was $41,364. Males had a median income of $29,875 versus $21,067 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $15,808. About 4.7% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

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