kids encyclopedia robot

Haverhill, Iowa facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Haverhill, Iowa
Matthew Edel Blacksmith Shop and House
Location of Haverhill, Iowa
Location of Haverhill, Iowa
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Marshall
Area
 • Total 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2)
 • Land 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,014 ft (309 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 165
 • Density 1,187.05/sq mi (458.48/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50120
Area code(s) 641
FIPS code 19-35220
GNIS feature ID 0457323

Haverhill is a city in Marshall County, Iowa, United States. The population was 165 at the time of the 2020 census.

Sites in Haverhill include the Immaculate Conception oratory, the Matthew Edel Blacksmith Shop and House, and the Mid-Iowa Co-Op, which owns the grain elevators on the south end of the city. A series of wind turbines owned by Mid-American Energy stretch from Haverhill to the nearby town of Laurel.

History

Haverhill had its start in the year 1882 by the building of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway through that territory. The residents had a festival called Haverhill Days, this festival consists of the celebration of the history of Haverhill, a tour of the black smith shop , and more. Haverhill Days was not continued until 2016 when closed in about 2000 due to bad weather or low predicted turnout.

Geography

Haverhill is located at 41°56′42″N 92°57′41″W / 41.94500°N 92.96139°W / 41.94500; -92.96139 (41.945053, -92.961398). Haverhill is located on County Highway E63, 2 miles west of IA Hwy 14, 6 miles from Marshalltown, the county seat.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.13 square miles (0.34 km2), all land.

Demographics

2010 census

Historical populations
Year Pop. ±%
1970 160 —    
1980 173 +8.1%
1990 144 −16.8%
2000 170 +18.1%
2010 173 +1.8%
2020 165 −4.6%
Source:Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census
Haverhill, Iowa at Main St. and 1st St. 1939
A street in Haverhill, 1939
Closed bank in Haverhill, Iowa. 1939
A closed bank in Haverhill, 1939

As of the census of 2010, there were 173 people, 64 households, and 51 families living in the city. The population density was 1,330.8 inhabitants per square mile (513.8/km2). There were 68 housing units at an average density of 523.1 per square mile (202.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.4% White and 0.6% from two or more races.

There were 64 households, of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.6% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.3% were non-families. 15.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 37.2 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 30% were from 45 to 64; and 11% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.2% male and 46.8% female.

Education

Haverhill is served by the Marshalltown Community School District and has been part of the district since voting to join in 1966, following the closing of Haverhill's independent schools.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Haverhill (Iowa) para niños

kids search engine
Haverhill, Iowa Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.