Britt, Iowa facts for kids
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Britt, Iowa
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| County | Hancock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.36 sq mi (3.53 km2) |
| • Land | 1.36 sq mi (3.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,044 |
| • Density | 1,500.73/sq mi (579.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
50423
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-08605 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454832 |
| Website | City of Britt, Iowa Website |
Britt is a small city in Hancock County, Iowa, in the United States. It's famous for being the home of the National Hobo Convention and the Hobo Museum. In 2020, about 2,044 people lived there.
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Britt's Story: A Look Back
Britt started to grow when a train depot was built there in 1870. Train tracks were laid from east to west, bringing new connections. The first train line was the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul. Later, the Iowa, Chicago and Eastern line also passed through. Today, the Canadian Pacific Railway still uses these tracks, mostly to carry grain.
The city of Britt was officially planned out in 1878. People believe it was named after a railroad engineer or a brakeman. Britt became an official city on June 23, 1881.
The National Hobo Convention
Since 1900, Britt has been the meeting place for the National Hobo Convention. This special event celebrates the history and way of life of hobos. Hobos were people who traveled around looking for work, often by riding trains. The convention includes fun activities like contests, craft shows, shared meals, and a parade. It's a unique part of Britt's history!
Where is Britt?
Britt is located in Iowa at 43°5′47″N 93°48′4″W / 43.09639°N 93.80111°W. The city covers a total area of about 1.26 square miles (3.26 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Britt's Weather
Britt has a type of weather called a hot-summer humid continental climate. This means it has warm, often hot summers and cold winters.
Who Lives in Britt?
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 345 | — |
| 1890 | 818 | +137.1% |
| 1900 | 1,540 | +88.3% |
| 1910 | 1,303 | −15.4% |
| 1920 | 1,619 | +24.3% |
| 1930 | 1,593 | −1.6% |
| 1940 | 1,813 | +13.8% |
| 1950 | 1,908 | +5.2% |
| 1960 | 2,042 | +7.0% |
| 1970 | 2,069 | +1.3% |
| 1980 | 2,185 | +5.6% |
| 1990 | 2,133 | −2.4% |
| 2000 | 2,052 | −3.8% |
| 2010 | 2,069 | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 2,044 | −1.2% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Britt's Population in 2020
In 2020, the city of Britt had 2,044 people living there. There were 891 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 23.6% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
The average age of people in Britt was about 47.8 years old. Around 22.5% of the people were under 20 years old. Also, about 30% of the residents were 65 years old or older. Slightly more females (51.9%) lived in Britt than males (48.1%).
Britt's Population in 2010
In 2010, Britt had 2,069 people. There were 886 households. About 28.1% of these households had children under 18.
The average age in Britt in 2010 was 43.7 years. About 24.6% of the people were under 18. About 24% of the residents were 65 years old or older. In 2010, 46.5% of the population was male and 53.5% was female.
Schools in Britt
Public schools in Britt are part of the West Hancock Community School District. This school district was created on July 1, 1994, when the Britt and Kanawha school districts joined together.
See also
In Spanish: Britt (Iowa) para niños
