Hanlontown, Iowa

Hanlontown is a city in Worth County, Iowa, United States. The population was 226 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Hanlontown, Iowa
City
Location of Hanlontown, Iowa
Coordinates: 43°16′51″N 93°22′46″W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Worth
Founded	October 9, 1899[1]
Incorporated	January 18, 1902[1]
Area [2]
• Total	0.97 sq mi (2.51 km^2)
• Land	0.97 sq mi (2.51 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	1,204 ft (367 m)
Population  (2010)[3]
• Total	226
• Estimate  (2019)[4]	220
• Density	227.04/sq mi (87.62/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	50444
Area code(s)	641
FIPS code	19-34185
GNIS feature ID	0457231

History

Hanlontown was founded on October 9, 1899, when a portion of the Chicago and North Western Railroad was built in the southwestern part of Worth County.[1] It was named for the property owner, James Hanlon,[5] and was incorporated on January 18, 1902.[1]

Geography

Hanlontown is located at 43°16′51″N 93°22′46″W (43.280883, -93.379370).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.97 square miles (2.51 km²), all land.[7]

Demographics

Historical populations

Year	Pop.	±%
1910	129	—
1920	202	+56.6%
1930	190	−5.9%
1940	260	+36.8%
1950	257	−1.2%
1960	193	−24.9%
1970	182	−5.7%
1980	213	+17.0%
1990	193	−9.4%
2000	229	+18.7%
2010	226	−1.3%
2019	220	−2.7%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-29. and Iowa Data Center Source: U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 226 people, 90 households, and 58 families residing in the city. The population density was 233.0 inhabitants per square mile (90.0/km²). There were 96 housing units at an average density of 99.0 per square mile (38.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.3% White, 0.9% African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.9% of the population.

There were 90 households, of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.6% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.17.

The median age in the city was 36.7 years. 27.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 31% were from 45 to 64; and 9.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 229 people, 90 households, and 65 families residing in the city. The population density was 235.9 people per square mile (91.2/km²). There were 97 housing units at an average density of 99.9 per square mile (38.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.25% White, 0.44% African American, 0.87% Asian, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.37% of the population.

There were 90 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 4.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.98.

28.8% are under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 35.8% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $46,458. Males had a median income of $29,792 versus $22,778 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,320. About 3.0% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 7.4% of those 65 or over.

Education

Its public schools are operated by the Central Springs Community School District,[10] established on July 1, 2011, by the merger of North Central Community School District and Nora Springs–Rock Falls Community School District.[11] Prior to the merger it was in the North Central district.[12]

Town celebration

Hanlontown celebrates the annual "Sundown Days" on June 21 (or the weekend before) every year. The celebration coincides with the sun setting on the railroad tracks and making them appear golden.[13]

References

1. Savage, Tom (2007). A dictionary of Iowa place-names. University of Iowa Press. p. 103. ISBN 1587295318. Retrieved 2012-03-23.
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
5. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 81.
6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
10. "Central Springs." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on January 6, 2019.
11. "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on January 6, 2019.
12. "Central1.pdf North Central Community School District." Iowa Secretary of State. Retrieved on January 6, 2019. Central2.pdf Detail map of Manly.
13. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-07-10. Retrieved 2009-08-31.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)