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Hanlontown, Iowa
Location of Hanlontown, Iowa
Location of Hanlontown, Iowa
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Worth
Founded October 9, 1899
Incorporated January 18, 1902
Area
 • Total 0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2)
 • Land 0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,204 ft (367 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 206
 • Density 212.59/sq mi (82.05/km2)
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

Hanlontown is a city in Worth County, Iowa, United States. The population was 206 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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. It was named for the property owner, James Hanlon, and was incorporated on January 18, 1902.

Geography

Hanlontown is located at 43°16′51″N 93°22′46″W / 43.28083°N 93.37944°W / 43.28083; -93.37944 (43.280883, -93.379370).

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

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%
2020 206 −8.8%
Source: and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census
HanlontownIowaPopPlot
The population of Hanlontown, Iowa from US census data

2010 census

As of the census 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.

Education

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

Town celebration

Hanlontown celebrates the annual "Sundown Day" 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.

See also

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