Hansell, Iowa facts for kids
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Hansell, Iowa
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Location of Hansell, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 82 |
| • Density | 364.44/sq mi (140.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50441
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-34365 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0457236 |
Hansell is a small city in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. It is located in the central part of Iowa. In 2020, the city had a population of 82 people. Hansell is known for its quiet, rural setting.
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A Look Back: Hansell's History
Hansell was officially planned and mapped out in 1880. This process is called "platting." The city was named by its founders, George W. Hansell and his wife, Laura B. Hansell. They were the first to establish the town.
Hansell's Location and Land Area
Hansell is located at specific geographic coordinates: 42.757219 degrees north and -93.103638 degrees west. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The city covers a total area of about 0.23 square miles (0.58 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People and Population Changes
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1920 | 163 | — |
| 1930 | 172 | +5.5% |
| 1940 | 183 | +6.4% |
| 1950 | 190 | +3.8% |
| 1960 | 168 | −11.6% |
| 1970 | 124 | −26.2% |
| 1980 | 138 | +11.3% |
| 1990 | 83 | −39.9% |
| 2000 | 96 | +15.7% |
| 2010 | 98 | +2.1% |
| 2020 | 82 | −16.3% |
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Population in 2020
According to the 2020 census, 82 people lived in Hansell. There were 41 households and 26 families. This means there were about 365.8 people per square mile.
Most of the residents were White (95.1%). A small number of people identified as Native American or Asian. About 4.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Hansell was 46.5 years. About 20.7% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, 29.3% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more males (52.4%) than females (47.6%).
Population in 2010
In 2010, Hansell had 98 people living there. There were 48 households. The population density was about 426.1 people per square mile.
Most of the people were White (99.0%). About 14.3% of residents were under 18 years old. The average age was 50.5 years.
Schools in Hansell
Students in Hansell attend public schools operated by the Hampton–Dumont Community School District. This school district was formed in 1995. It combined the Dumont and Hampton school districts.
See also
In Spanish: Hansell (Iowa) para niños
