Whitneyville City, Iowa, is located in the state of Iowa. The city is about five miles from the border of Missouri. As of 2010, there were 28,847 people living in the city. The population was evenly distributed between males and females, with a majority of households consisting of a married couple. The city is also home to a large number of senior citizens. The median household size in Whitneyville City was 2.37 people.
Whitneyville has a diverse population with different languages spoken. While English is the dominant language in homes, other important languages include Spanish and Indian. The average age in Whitneyville is fifty-two years. The average income per household is around $38,000. This is a bit lower than the national average.
The population of Whitneyville is fairly low. It is home to a mix of small, medium, and large homes. Some homes are owned by a single family, while others are owned by renters. The majority of homes in Whitneyville were built before the year 1939.
Whitneyville is located in Washington County and was incorporated on February 10, 1845. It was originally a portion of Machias. The town has a rich history of blueberry and lumbering. The town lies on U.S. Route 1A. In 1841, the Eastern Mill and Land Company was formed by a group of landowners. A few years later, the town was named after Joseph Whitney, who owned two sawmills in the Middle Falls area.