Bondurant (/ˈbɒndʊəˌrænt/)[3] is a city in Polk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 7,365 in the 2020 census, an increase of 90.8% from the 3,860 population in 2010.[4][5][6] It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Bondurant, Iowa | |
|---|---|
| Motto: "on the move"[1] | |
 Location of Bondurant, Iowa | |
| Coordinates: 41°41′39″N 93°27′41″W / 41.69417°N 93.46139°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Polk |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Doug Elrod |
| • Mayor Pro-Tem | Brian Lohse |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.07 sq mi (23.50 km2) |
| • Land | 9.04 sq mi (23.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 7,365 |
| • Density | 814.26/sq mi (314.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 50035 |
| Area code | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-07390 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454745 |
| Website | The City of Bondurant, Iowa Website |
History
Bondurant was founded in 1884. In 1892, the Chicago Great Western Railway built the Bondurant railway station.[7] Bondurant incorporated as a city on December 23, 1897.[8] The city was named for Alexander C. Bondurant, who was the area's first settler in 1857.[9]
Tornado
On July 19, 2018, at approximately 3 p.m., an EF2 tornado struck the city and lifted the entire second floor off a house, save for the second-floor bathroom's toilet.[10][11] The tornado was the second of two EF2 tornadoes that were on the ground simultaneously. The first tornado, which missed Bondurant, provided a clear warning as the second tornado formed shortly afterwards.[11]
Current elected officials
| Position | Name | Term expires |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Doug Elrod | 2025 |
| Mayor Pro Tem | Tara Cox | 2023 |
| City Council | Bob Peffer | 2025 |
| City Council | Chad Driscoll | 2023 |
| City Council | Matt Sillanpaa | 2025 |
| City Council | Angela Mackenzie | 2023 |
Geography
Bondurant is located at 41°41′39″N 93°27′41″W / 41.694304°N 93.461488°W (41.694304, -93.461488).[12]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.40 square miles (21.76 km2), of which 8.38 square miles (21.70 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.[13]
Bondurant is located in the heartland of Iowa, and can be directly accessed by U.S. Route 65 (from the northeast or southwest) or NE 78th Ave (from the west).
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 297 | — | |
| 1910 | 287 | −3.4% | |
| 1920 | 274 | −4.5% | |
| 1930 | 289 | 5.5% | |
| 1940 | 320 | 10.7% | |
| 1950 | 328 | 2.5% | |
| 1960 | 389 | 18.6% | |
| 1970 | 462 | 18.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,283 | 177.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,584 | 23.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,846 | 16.5% | |
| 2010 | 3,860 | 109.1% | |
| 2020 | 7,365 | 90.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[14][4] | |||
2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 3,860 in the city, with a population density of 804/sq mi (310/km2). There were 1,422 housing units, of which 1,362 were occupied.[5]
Of the 1,362 households 1,021 (75%) were families, with 641 families having children under the age of 18. The age population was spread out, with 1279 (33.1%) under the age of 18, 2339 (60.6%) from 18 to 65, and 242 (6.3%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 29.7 years with the male population being 1,931 (50%) and the female population 1,929 (50%).[15]
The racial makeup of the city in the 2010 census was 96.5% White American, 0.6% African American, 0.1% Native Americans in the United States, 0.8% Asian American, 0.0% Native Hawaiians or Pacific Islander American, 0.4% other races and 1.6% were from two or more races. Of those 1.7% were Hispanic and Latino Americans.[16]
2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 1,846 people in 659 households, including 508 families, in the city. The population density was 385.9 inhabitants per square mile (149.0/km2). There were 682 housing units at an average density of 142.6 per square mile (55.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.43% White, 0.22% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.33% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87%.[17]
Of the 659 households, 46.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.9% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.9% were non-families. 19.9% of households were one person, and 6.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.24.
The age distribution was 33.1% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 34.9% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 6.3% 65 or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males
The median household income was $52,877, and the median family income was $56,989. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $26,309 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,196. About 3.1% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.3% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over.
Education
The Bondurant–Farrar Community School District operates local area public schools.[18]
References
- ^ "The City of Bondurant, Iowa". The City of Bondurant, Iowa. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ Sherman, Barney (September 14, 2017). "Iowa Place Names: A-E". Iowa Public Radio. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
- ^ a b "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010" (PDF). United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ "Data from the 2010 Census". State Data Center of Iowa. Archived from the original on 2011-07-18. Retrieved 2011-07-23.
- ^ https://archive.org/stream/pioneersofpolkco02andr#page/14/ Pioneers of Polk County IA
- ^ "Bondurant, Iowa". City-Data.com. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
- ^ Henning, Barbara Beving Long; Patrice K. Beam (2003). Des Moines and Polk County: Flag on the Prairie. Sun Valley, California: American Historical Press. ISBN 1-892724-34-0.
- ^ "Storm causes severe damage to homes in Bondurant". 20 July 2018.
- ^ a b "Weather.Gov Report 7/19/18 Tornadoes".
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-07-23.
- ^ "Race and Hispanic or Latino Origin in Iowa's Incorporated Places: 2010" (PDF). State Data Center of Iowa. Retrieved 2011-07-23.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "FY20 BONDURANT-FARRAR" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved 2020-07-30.
External links
- The City of Bondurant, Iowa Website Portal style website, Government, Business, Library, Recreation and more
- Bondurant Chamber of Commerce
- Bondurant Community Library
- City-Data Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about Bondurant