Hawkeye, Iowa facts for kids
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Hawkeye, Iowa
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Location of Hawkeye, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Fayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2) |
| • Land | 0.67 sq mi (1.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,168 ft (356 m) |
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| • Total | 438 |
| • Density | 651.79/sq mi (251.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52147
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-35310 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0457327 |
Hawkeye is a small city located in Fayette County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 438 people lived there.
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Hawkeye's Location and Size
Hawkeye is located at specific coordinates: 42°56′17″N 91°57′4″W / 42.93806°N 91.95111°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau states that the city covers a total area of about 0.67 square miles (1.74 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People of Hawkeye: Population Changes
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 518 | — |
| 1910 | 510 | −1.5% |
| 1920 | 582 | +14.1% |
| 1930 | 530 | −8.9% |
| 1940 | 544 | +2.6% |
| 1950 | 511 | −6.1% |
| 1960 | 516 | +1.0% |
| 1970 | 529 | +2.5% |
| 1980 | 512 | −3.2% |
| 1990 | 460 | −10.2% |
| 2000 | 489 | +6.3% |
| 2010 | 449 | −8.2% |
| 2020 | 438 | −2.4% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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The population of Hawkeye has changed over the years. In 1900, there were 518 people. The highest population was in 1920 with 582 residents. Since then, the number of people living in Hawkeye has slowly decreased. In 2020, the population was 438.
Hawkeye's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 438 people living in Hawkeye. There were 181 households and 116 families. The city had about 651.8 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Hawkeye were white or European American, making up about 92.92% of the population. A small number of people were from other races or from two or more races. About 1.83% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 22.7% of households had children under 18 years old. Many households (48.6%) were married couples living together. Some households (28.7%) had people living alone.
The average age in Hawkeye was 41.7 years. About 21.0% of the population was under 18. About 22.1% were 65 years old or older.
Hawkeye's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 449 people lived in Hawkeye. There were 201 households and 123 families. The city had about 670.1 people per square mile.
Most residents (99.1%) were White. A small percentage were African American or Native American. About 0.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 25.4% of households had children under 18. Many households (47.3%) were married couples. About 36.3% of all households had just one person living there.
The average age in 2010 was 43.8 years. About 20.7% of residents were under 18. Also, 20.7% were 65 years or older.
Education in Hawkeye
Students in Hawkeye attend schools that are part of the North Fayette Valley Community School District. This district was formed on July 1, 2018, when the North Fayette Community School District merged with another district.
Hawkeye's Economy
Wind Farm Project
Near Hawkeye, there is a large wind farm. It was built in 2012 and can produce 36 megawatts (MW) of electricity. This is enough power for many homes!
The Hawkeye wind farm has 15 large wind turbines. Each turbine is 100 meters (about 328 feet) tall. These turbines help create clean energy from the wind.
The power from this wind farm is bought by Central Iowa Power Cooperative. They then share this power with their member cooperatives. This helps provide electricity to communities in the area.
A special event was held on October 8, 2012, to celebrate the wind farm. Senator Chuck Grassley was the main speaker at this event. You can watch a video of his speech online.
See also
In Spanish: Hawkeye (Iowa) para niños
