Fraser is a city in Dodge Township, Boone County, Iowa. The population was 101 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Boone, Iowa Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the larger Ames–Boone Combined Statistical Area. The city is located along the Des Moines River. History Fraser was platted in 1893 by the Fraser Coal Company. Within a couple of decades, the coal mines were exhausted. The Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad runs through the town. Geography Fraser is located at (42.124335, -93.969278). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Demographics 2010 census At the 2010 census there were 102 people in 43 households, including 29 families, in the city. The population density was . There were 63 housing units at an average density of . The racial makup of the city was 98.0% White and 2.0% from two or more races. Of the 43 households 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.6% were non-families. 23.3% of households were one person and 7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.79. The median age was 45 years. 18.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 37.2% were from 45 to 64; and 12.7% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.0% male and 49.0% female. 2000 census At the 2000 census there were 137 people in 49 households, including 34 families, in the city. The population density was . There were 55 housing units at an average density of . The racial makup of the city was 96.35% White, 2.19% Native American, 0.73% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.46%. Of the 49 households 42.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.3% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 20.4% of households were one person and 2.0% were one person aged