Maloy, Iowa
# Maloy, Iowa

Maloy is a city in southwest Ringgold County, Iowa, United States, along the Platte River. The population was 22 at the time of the 2020 census.

## History

Settlement of the western part of Ringgold County began in the 1850s. Maloy was platted in 1887, in the same year as the railroad arrived. Maloy was incorporated as a city in 1901. In 1917, the two-story brick Maloy High School was built; after serving from 1920 to 1952, it became an elementary school in the Mount Ayr Community School District.

A major fire on June 17, 1931, razed the Catholic Church, five businesses, a house, and a barn. The school closed in 1972 and was torn down in 1987. The railroad, which once offered both freight and passenger service, was dismantled in 1985.

## Geography

Maloy is on Iowa County Road J43 approximately ten miles west-southwest of Mount Ayr. The Platte River flows past the west side of the community.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.62 square miles (1.61 $km^2),$ all land.

## Demographics

### 2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 29 people in 12 households, including 10 families, in the city. The population density was 46.8 inhabitants per square mile $(18.1/km^2).$ There were 15 housing units at an average density of 24.2 per square mile $(9.3/km^2).$ The racial makup of the city was 100.0% White.

Of the 12 households 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.0% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 16.7% were non-families. 16.7% of households were one person and 8.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.60.

The median age was 42.5 years. 20.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 13.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 20.5% were from 45 to 64; and 20.7% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 62.1% male and 37.9% female.

### 2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 28 people in 10 households, including 7 families, in the city. The population density was 45.1 inhabitants per square mile $(17.4/km^2).$ There were 11 housing units at an average density of 17.7 per square mile $(6.9/km^2).$ The racial makup of the city was 100.00% White.

Of the 10 households 50.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 20.0% of households were one person and 10.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.29.

The age distribution was 32.1% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 14.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $36,250, and the median family income was $13,750. Males had a median income of $16,250 versus $11,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,386. There were 50.0% of families and 42.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including 55.6% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

## Education

Mount Ayr Community School District operates public schools serving the community.

## Notable person

* Luke E. Hart, tenth Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus
