As of the census of 2000, there were 185 people, 90 households, and 45 families residing in the city. The population density was 411.1 people per square mile (158.7/km²). There were 114 housing units at an average density of 253.4/sq mi (97.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.46% White, and 0.54% from two or more races.
There were 90 households out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.8% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.0% were non-families. 48.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 32.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 21.6% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 25.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $12,917, and the median income for a family was $20,000. Males had a median income of $26,607 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,413. About 50.0% of families and 42.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 60.0% of those under the age of eighteen and 15.9% of those sixty five or over.