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 city in Humboldt County, Iowa, United States. The population was 57 at the time of the 2020 census.
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History
Hardy got its start in the year 1881, following construction of the Cedar Rapids, Iowa Falls and Northwestern Railway through that territory.
Geography
Hardy is located at 42°48′37″N 94°3′6″W / 42.81028°N 94.05167°W (42.810207, -94.051713).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.44 square miles (1.14 km2), all land.
Demographics
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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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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 47 people, 19 households, and 11 families living in the city. The population density was 106.8 inhabitants per square mile (41.2/km2). There were 26 housing units at an average density of 59.1 per square mile (22.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.6% White and 6.4% from two or more races.
There were 19 households, of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.1% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.36.
The median age in the city was 45.3 years. 34% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 12.8% were from 25 to 44; 36.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
Education
The Humboldt Community School District operates public schools. The city is served by Mease Elementary (Dakota City), Taft Elementary School (Humboldt), Humboldt Middle School, and Humboldt High School.
See also
In Spanish: Hardy (Iowa) para niños
