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'''Arnolds Park''' is a city in [[Dickinson County, Iowa|Dickinson County]], [[Iowa]], United States. The population was 1,126 in the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], a decline from the 1,162 population in the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]].<ref name=USCB>{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table |title=Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] American FactFinder |accessdate=2011-08-13 }}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><ref name=IADC>{{cite web|url=http://www.iowadatacenter.org/archive/2011/02/feb10 |title=Data from the 2010 Census |publisher=State Data Center of Iowa |accessdate=2011-08-13 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110726185441/http://www.iowadatacenter.org/archive/2011/02/feb10 |archivedate=26 July 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
'''Arnolds Park''' is a city in [[Dickinson County, Iowa|Dickinson County]], [[Iowa]], United States. The population was 1,110 in the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]], a decline from the 1,162 population in the [[2000 United States Census|2000 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><ref name=USCB>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/2010/cph-2/cph-2-17.pdf |title=Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] American FactFinder |access-date=August 15, 2022}}</ref><ref name=IADC>{{cite web|url=http://www.iowadatacenter.org/archive/2011/02/feb10 |title=Data from the 2010 Census |publisher=State Data Center of Iowa |access-date=2011-08-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110726185441/http://www.iowadatacenter.org/archive/2011/02/feb10 |archive-date=26 July 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Arnolds Park is located at {{coord|43|21|56|N|95|7|47|W|type:city}} (43.365636, -95.129805).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
Arnolds Park is located at {{coord|43|21|56|N|95|7|47|W|type:city}} (43.365636, -95.129805).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.57|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 }}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|1.57|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>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|2000= 1162
|2010= 1126
|2010= 1126
|2020= 1110
|estyear=2018
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|footnote=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/>
|estimate=1295
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2018">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2018.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=February 15, 2020}}</ref>
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|footnote=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 }}</ref>
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[[File:Arnolds ParkIowaPopPlot.png|thumb|right|alt=The population of Arnolds Park, Iowa from US census data|The population of Arnolds Park, Iowa from US census data]]


===2010 census===
===2010 census===
At the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]] there were 1,126 people, 590 households, and 334 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|717.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 1,516 housing units at an average density of {{convert|965.6|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 99.1% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3%.<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>
At the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]] there were 1,126 people, 590 households, and 334 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|717.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 1,516 housing units at an average density of {{convert|965.6|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 99.1% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3%.<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 the 590 households 11.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.4% were non-families. 35.1% of households were one person and 15.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 1.90 and the average family size was 2.38.
Of the 590 households 11.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.4% were non-families. 35.1% of households were one person and 15.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 1.90 and the average family size was 2.38.
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===2000 census===
===2000 census===


At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 1,162 people, 580 households, and 349 families living in the city. The population density was 896.1 people per square mile (345.1/km²). There were 1,147 housing units at an average density of 884.5 per square mile (340.7/km²). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 97.50% White, 0.26% African American, 0.77% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.09% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.17%.<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>
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 1,162 people, 580 households, and 349 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|896.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,147 housing units at an average density of {{convert|884.5|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 97.50% White, 0.26% African American, 0.77% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.09% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.17%.<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 the 580 households 17.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.8% were non-families. 33.4% of households were one person and 14.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.50.
Of the 580 households 17.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.8% were non-families. 33.4% of households were one person and 14.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.50.
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===Arnolds Park Amusement Park===
===Arnolds Park Amusement Park===
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[[File:Passengers leaving the 'Hiawatha' at Arnold's Park, West Okobji Lake, by Frank F. Roblin 2.jpg|thumb|300px|right|{{center|Passengers leaving the 'Hiawatha' at<br>Arnold's Park on West Okobji Lake (1883)}}]]
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[[Arnolds Park (amusement park)|Arnolds Park]] is in the center of the [[Iowa Great Lakes]] resort region. It is home to a historic amusement park, also called Arnolds Park, which features Legend, An [[American Coaster Enthusiasts|ACE]] Coaster Landmark.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.aceonline.org/CoasterAwards/?type=3 |title=ACE Coaster Landmark Awards |access-date=2008-02-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101212021831/http://aceonline.org/CoasterAwards/?type=3 |archive-date=2010-12-12 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Legend, which carried its first riders in 1927, is believed to be the 13th oldest wooden roller coaster in the U.S. In 2012 the amusement park was selected as one of the fifteen best in the Midwest region by ''Midwest Living'' magazine.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/08/07/two-iowa-amusement-parks-considered-tops-in-the-midwest/|title=Two Iowa amusement parks considered tops in the midwest|publisher=Radio Iowa website|date=7 August 2012|access-date=7 August 2012}}</ref>
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[[File:Passengers leaving the 'Hiawatha' at Arnold's Park, West Okobji Lake, by Frank F. Roblin 2.jpg|thumb|300px|right|<center>Passengers leaving the 'Hiawatha' at<br>Arnold's Park on West Okobji Lake (1883)</center>]]
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Arnolds Park is in the center of the [[Iowa Great Lakes]] resort region. It is home to a historic amusement park, also called Arnolds Park, which features ''Legend'', An [[American Coaster Enthusiasts|ACE]] Coaster Landmark.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.aceonline.org/CoasterAwards/?type=3 |title=ACE Coaster Landmark Awards |access-date=2008-02-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101212021831/http://aceonline.org/CoasterAwards/?type=3 |archive-date=2010-12-12 |url-status=dead }}</ref> ''Legend'', which carried its first riders in 1927, is believed to be the 13th oldest wooden roller coaster in the U.S. In 2012 the amusement park was selected as one of the fifteen best in the Midwest region by ''Midwest Living'' magazine.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/08/07/two-iowa-amusement-parks-considered-tops-in-the-midwest/|title=Two Iowa amusement parks considered tops in the midwest|publisher=Radio Iowa website|date=7 August 2012|accessdate=7 August 2012}}</ref>


===Other landmarks===
===Other landmarks===
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[[Rock'n'Roll]] has a storied history in the area. The old Roof Garden Ballroom in Arnolds Park, on West Lake Okoboji, for example, once attracted the likes of Jerry Lee Lewis, the Everly Brothers, the Guess Who and even country music legend, Johnny Cash, according to The Daily Globe, a Worthington, Minnesota-based newspaper.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.dglobe.com/content/famous-musicians-once-rocked-roof-garden
[[Rock'n'Roll]] has a storied history in the area. The old Roof Garden Ballroom in Arnolds Park, on West Lake Okoboji, for example, once attracted the likes of Jerry Lee Lewis, the Everly Brothers, the Guess Who and even country music legend, Johnny Cash, according to The Daily Globe, a Worthington, Minnesota-based newspaper.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.dglobe.com/content/famous-musicians-once-rocked-roof-garden
|title=The Daily Globe}}</ref> The Coney Island-style dance hall was housed in a two-story wooden structure (a funhouse was located on the first floor). The original structure was razed in 1987.<ref name="siouxcityjournal.com">https://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/new-arnolds-park-roof-garden-announces-debut-summer-concert-series/article_11235952-9cf5-5f66-a478-709e3d87bbc8.html</ref>
|title=The Daily Globe}}</ref> The Coney Island-style dance hall was housed on the second floor of a two-story wooden structure (the first floor housed a gift shop and a funhouse, the latter extending into an adjoining structure). The original Roof Garden / Funhouse / theater was razed in 1987, during a transition of ownership.<ref name="siouxcityjournal.com">{{Cite web|url=https://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/new-arnolds-park-roof-garden-announces-debut-summer-concert-series/article_11235952-9cf5-5f66-a478-709e3d87bbc8.html|title=New Arnolds Park Roof Garden announces debut summer concert series}}</ref>


One musician who played The Roof Garden said BJ Thomas, during a pre-show rehearsal, tossed sheet music in Burt Bacharach's own handwriting to the band so they could rehearse, "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head." <ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/archive/index.php/t-119801.html
One musician who played The Roof Garden said BJ Thomas, during a pre-show rehearsal, tossed sheet music in Burt Bacharach's own handwriting to the band so they could rehearse, "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head."<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/archive/index.php/t-119801.html
|title=BB/archive/index.php}}</ref> "Musical magic seemed to happen all the time in Arnolds Park", says one article.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.siouxlandobserver.blogspot.com/2011/06/on-okoboji-lakefront-cabins-again.html
|title=BB/archive/index.php}}</ref> "Musical magic seemed to happen all the time in Arnolds Park", says one article.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.siouxlandobserver.blogspot.com/2011/06/on-okoboji-lakefront-cabins-again.html
|title=On The Okoboji}}</ref> A new Roof Garden debuted in 2019 near its original location in the amusement park. The new facility closely resembles the original iconic ballroom.<ref name="siouxcityjournal.com"/>
|title=On The Okoboji}}</ref> A new Roof Garden debuted in 2019 near its original location in the amusement park and closely resembles the iconic original, including the name in letters large enough to be seen across the lake.<ref name="siouxcityjournal.com"/>


Located in Arnolds Park is the Abbie Gardner Sharp Cabin Museum, a site of the 1857 "[[Spirit Lake Massacre]]", a violent conflict between European settlers and Native Americans. Next to the cabin is the small [[Pillsbury Point State Park]].
Located in Arnolds Park is the Abbie Gardner Sharp Cabin Museum, a site of the 1857 "[[Spirit Lake Massacre]]", a violent conflict between European settlers and Native Americans. Next to the cabin is the small [[Pillsbury Point State Park]].


==Education==
==Education==
The community is served by the [[Okoboji Community School District]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/FY20_OKOBOJI.pdf|title=Okoboji|publisher=[[Iowa Department of Education]]|accessdate=2020-03-24}}</ref> The district was established on July 1, 1988 by the merger of the Arnolds Park and Milford school districts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/District%20Reorganization%20History%20final.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209124738/https://www.educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/District%20Reorganization%20History%20final.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-date=2019-02-09|title=REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66|publisher=[[Iowa Department of Education]]|accessdate=2020-03-22}}</ref> [[Okoboji High School]] in Milford is the local high school.
The community is served by the [[Okoboji Community School District]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/FY20_OKOBOJI.pdf|title=Okoboji|publisher=[[Iowa Department of Education]]|access-date=2020-03-24|archive-date=March 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200324193329/https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/FY20_OKOBOJI.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> The district was established on July 1, 1988, by the merger of the Arnolds Park and Milford school districts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/District%20Reorganization%20History%20final.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209124738/https://www.educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/District%20Reorganization%20History%20final.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-date=2019-02-09|title=REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66|publisher=[[Iowa Department of Education]]|access-date=2020-03-22}}</ref> [[Okoboji High School]] in Milford is the local high school.


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*[[Maynard Reece]] (born 1920) artist, won the [[Federal Duck Stamp]] competition a record five times<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.maynardreecegallery.com/AboutMaynard.htm|title=About Maynard|publisher=Maynard Reece Gallery|accessdate=2011-08-13|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714054837/http://www.maynardreecegallery.com/AboutMaynard.htm|archivedate=14 July 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*[[Maynard Reece]] (1920-2020) artist, won the [[Federal Duck Stamp]] competition a record five times<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.maynardreecegallery.com/AboutMaynard.htm|title=About Maynard|publisher=Maynard Reece Gallery|access-date=2011-08-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714054837/http://www.maynardreecegallery.com/AboutMaynard.htm|archive-date=14 July 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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*[http://www.arnoldsparkcity.com/ Official City Website]
*[http://www.arnoldsparkcity.com/ Official City Website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070830042430/http://www.iowagreatlakes.net/ Iowa Great Lakes Region]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070830042430/http://www.iowagreatlakes.net/ Iowa Great Lakes Region]
*[http://www.city-data.com/city/Arnolds-Park-Iowa.html City-Data] Comprehensive statistical data and more about Arnolds Park


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Arnolds Park, Iowa
City
Location of Arnolds Park, Iowa
Location of Arnolds Park, Iowa
Coordinates: 43°21′56″N 95°7′47″W / 43.36556°N 95.12972°W / 43.36556; -95.12972
Land Vereinigte Staaten
State Iowa
CountyDickinson
Area
[1]
 • Total1.79 sq mi (4.63 km2)
 • Land1.59 sq mi (4.13 km2)
 • Water0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2)
Elevation
1,424 ft (434 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,110
 • Density695.92/sq mi (268.66/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
51331
Area code712
FIPS code19-03025
GNIS feature ID0454240
WebsiteCity of Arnolds Park

Arnolds Park is a city in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,110 in the 2020 census, a decline from the 1,162 population in the 2000 census.[2][3][4]

Geography

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Arnolds Park is located at 43°21′56″N 95°7′47″W / 43.36556°N 95.12972°W / 43.36556; -95.12972 (43.365636, -95.129805).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.57 square miles (4.07 km2), all land.[6]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1900251—
19102738.8%
192047875.1%
193059724.9%
194085543.2%
19501,07826.1%
1960953−11.6%
19709701.8%
19801,0518.4%
1990953−9.3%
20001,16221.9%
20101,126−3.1%
20201,110−1.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[7][2]
The population of Arnolds Park, Iowa from US census data
The population of Arnolds Park, Iowa from US census data

2010 census

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At the 2010 census there were 1,126 people, 590 households, and 334 families living in the city. The population density was 717.2 inhabitants per square mile (276.9/km2). There were 1,516 housing units at an average density of 965.6 per square mile (372.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.1% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3%.[8]

Of the 590 households 11.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.4% were non-families. 35.1% of households were one person and 15.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 1.90 and the average family size was 2.38.

The median age was 56.6 years. 10.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17% were from 25 to 44; 35.4% were from 45 to 64; and 32.1% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.5% male and 48.5% female.

2000 census

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At the 2000 census there were 1,162 people, 580 households, and 349 families living in the city. The population density was 896.1 inhabitants per square mile (346.0/km2). There were 1,147 housing units at an average density of 884.5 per square mile (341.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.50% White, 0.26% African American, 0.77% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.09% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.17%.[9]

Of the 580 households 17.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.8% were non-families. 33.4% of households were one person and 14.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.50.

The age distribution was 15.5% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 31.6% from 45 to 64, and 23.8% 65 or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median household income was $35,441 and the median family income was $43,594. Males had a median income of $29,211 versus $20,766 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,072. About 3.9% of families and 5.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture

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Arnolds Park Amusement Park

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Passengers leaving the 'Hiawatha' at
Arnold's Park on West Okobji Lake (1883)

Arnolds Park is in the center of the Iowa Great Lakes resort region. It is home to a historic amusement park, also called Arnolds Park, which features Legend, An ACE Coaster Landmark.[10] Legend, which carried its first riders in 1927, is believed to be the 13th oldest wooden roller coaster in the U.S. In 2012 the amusement park was selected as one of the fifteen best in the Midwest region by Midwest Living magazine.[11]

Other landmarks

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Other major landmarks of the city include the Central Emporium shopping mall and the Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum and the Iowa Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame.

Rock'n'Roll has a storied history in the area. The old Roof Garden Ballroom in Arnolds Park, on West Lake Okoboji, for example, once attracted the likes of Jerry Lee Lewis, the Everly Brothers, the Guess Who and even country music legend, Johnny Cash, according to The Daily Globe, a Worthington, Minnesota-based newspaper.[12] The Coney Island-style dance hall was housed on the second floor of a two-story wooden structure (the first floor housed a gift shop and a funhouse, the latter extending into an adjoining structure). The original Roof Garden / Funhouse / theater was razed in 1987, during a transition of ownership.[13]

One musician who played The Roof Garden said BJ Thomas, during a pre-show rehearsal, tossed sheet music in Burt Bacharach's own handwriting to the band so they could rehearse, "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head."[14] "Musical magic seemed to happen all the time in Arnolds Park", says one article.[15] A new Roof Garden debuted in 2019 near its original location in the amusement park and closely resembles the iconic original, including the name in letters large enough to be seen across the lake.[13]

Located in Arnolds Park is the Abbie Gardner Sharp Cabin Museum, a site of the 1857 "Spirit Lake Massacre", a violent conflict between European settlers and Native Americans. Next to the cabin is the small Pillsbury Point State Park.

Bildung

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The community is served by the Okoboji Community School District.[16] The district was established on July 1, 1988, by the merger of the Arnolds Park and Milford school districts.[17] Okoboji High School in Milford is the local high school.

Notable person

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References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  3. ^ "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010" (PDF). United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  4. ^ "Data from the 2010 Census". State Data Center of Iowa. Archived from the original on July 26, 2011. Retrieved August 13, 2011.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  10. ^ "ACE Coaster Landmark Awards". Archived from the original on December 12, 2010. Retrieved February 22, 2008.
  11. ^ "Two Iowa amusement parks considered tops in the midwest". Radio Iowa website. August 7, 2012. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
  12. ^ "The Daily Globe".
  13. ^ a b "New Arnolds Park Roof Garden announces debut summer concert series".
  14. ^ "BB/archive/index.php".
  15. ^ "On The Okoboji".
  16. ^ "Okoboji" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 24, 2020. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
  17. ^ "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 9, 2019. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
  18. ^ "About Maynard". Maynard Reece Gallery. Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved August 13, 2011.
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