Harris, Iowa facts for kids
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Harris, Iowa
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Location of Harris, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Osceola |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,549 ft (472 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 151 |
| • Density | 150.70/sq mi (58.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51345
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-34635 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0457280 |
Harris is a small city located in Osceola County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 151 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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The Story of Harris: How It Began
Harris started in 1889 when a railway line, the Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway, was built through Fairview Township. The city was named after one of its founders, A. W. Harris.
A man named Homer E. Richards was the postmaster of Harris from 1900 to 1910. He later moved his family to Sibley in 1911 after being elected county treasurer.
Harris has been acting as a city since 1903. This was the year the Rock Island Line took over the railroad. However, the official papers that made Harris a city couldn't be found. So, in 1979, a special law was passed to officially recognize Harris as a city.
Where is Harris Located?
Harris is located in Iowa at specific coordinates: 43.445575 degrees North and 95.433168 degrees West.
The city covers a total area of about 2.59 square kilometers (or 1 square mile). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Harris?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 217 | — | |
| 1910 | 239 | 10.1% | |
| 1920 | 359 | 50.2% | |
| 1930 | 328 | −8.6% | |
| 1940 | 309 | −5.8% | |
| 1950 | 319 | 3.2% | |
| 1960 | 258 | −19.1% | |
| 1970 | 195 | −24.4% | |
| 1980 | 228 | 16.9% | |
| 1990 | 170 | −25.4% | |
| 2000 | 200 | 17.6% | |
| 2010 | 170 | −15.0% | |
| 2020 | 151 | −11.2% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the city of Harris had 151 people living in 76 households. About 44 of these were families. The city had about 150.7 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Harris were White (89.4%). A small number were Native American (1.3%) or from two or more races (7.9%). About 3.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (34.2%) had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Harris was 53.2 years. About 22.5% of residents were under 20 years old.
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 170 people living in Harris. They lived in 75 households, and 45 of these were families. The population density was about 215 people per square mile.
Most people were White (97.6%). A small percentage were Native American (1.2%) or from two or more races (1.2%). About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 25.3% of households had children under 18. The average age in the city was 44 years. About 20.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Harris (Iowa) para niños
