Hardy, Iowa facts for kids
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Hardy, Iowa
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Location of Hardy, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Humboldt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,135 ft (346 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 57 |
| • Density | 126.67/sq mi (48.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50545
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-34455 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0457257 |
| Website | https://cityofhardy.godaddysites.com/ |
Hardy is a small city in Humboldt County, Iowa, United States. It is a quiet place with a small population. In 2020, about 57 people lived there.
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History of Hardy
Hardy got its start in the year 1881. This happened after the Cedar Rapids, Iowa Falls and Northwestern Railway built its tracks through the area. The railway helped the town grow.
Geography of Hardy
Hardy is located in Iowa at these coordinates: 42°48′37″N 94°3′6″W / 42.81028°N 94.05167°W.
The city has a total area of about 1.17 square kilometers (0.45 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Population Information
This section tells us about the people who live in Hardy.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1920 | 128 | — |
| 1930 | 147 | +14.8% |
| 1940 | 168 | +14.3% |
| 1950 | 139 | −17.3% |
| 1960 | 110 | −20.9% |
| 1970 | 73 | −33.6% |
| 1980 | 72 | −1.4% |
| 1990 | 47 | −34.7% |
| 2000 | 57 | +21.3% |
| 2010 | 47 | −17.5% |
| 2020 | 57 | +21.3% |
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The 2020 Census
In 2020, the census counted 57 people living in Hardy. There were 21 households and 17 families. The city had about 127 people per square mile.
Most people living in Hardy were White (91.2%). A small number were Black or African American (1.8%). About 7% of the people were from two or more races. Some people (3.5%) were Hispanic or Latino.
Almost half of the households (47.6%) had children under 18 living with them. About 48% were married couples. The average age in the city was 32.8 years. Many residents (35.1%) were under 20 years old.
The 2010 Census
In 2010, the census counted 47 people living in Hardy. There were 19 households and 11 families. The population density was about 107 people per square mile.
Most people (93.6%) were White. About 6.4% were from two or more races.
About 26% of households had children under 18. The average age in the city was 45.3 years. About 34% of residents were under 18.
Education in Hardy
The Humboldt Community School District runs the public schools for Hardy. Students attend Mease Elementary in Dakota City. They also go to Taft Elementary School, Humboldt Middle School, and Humboldt High School in Humboldt.
See also
In Spanish: Hardy (Iowa) para niños
