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Hepburn, Iowa
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Location of Hepburn, Iowa
Location of Hepburn, Iowa
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Page
Area
 • Total 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2)
 • Land 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,050 ft (320 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 26
 • Density 317.07/sq mi (121.94/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
51632
Area code(s) 712
FIPS code 19-35760
GNIS feature ID 2394356

Hepburn is a city in Page County, Iowa, United States. The population was 26 at the time of the 2020 census.

History

Hepburn was platted in 1873, and a post office was opened that same year. It is named for William Peter Hepburn of Clarinda, Iowa, a Civil War veteran (Lt. Col., 2nd Regiment Iowa Volunteer Cavalry), and later a prominent Congressman and staunch political ally of Theodore Roosevelt.

Hepburn had a depot on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.08 square miles (0.21 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical populations
Year Pop. ±%
1890 75 —    
1900 118 +57.3%
1910 110 −6.8%
1920 108 −1.8%
1930 140 +29.6%
1940 81 −42.1%
1950 64 −21.0%
1960 49 −23.4%
1970 38 −22.4%
1980 42 +10.5%
1990 41 −2.4%
2000 39 −4.9%
2010 23 −41.0%
2020 26 +13.0%
Source: and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census
HepburnIowaPopPlot
The population of Hepburn, Iowa from US census data

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 23 people, 8 households, and 7 families living in the city. The population density was 287.5 inhabitants per square mile (111.0/km2). There were 10 housing units at an average density of 125.0 per square mile (48.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 8 households, of which 50.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 87.5% were married couples living together, and 12.5% were non-families. 12.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.14.

The median age in the city was 35.5 years. 34.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 13% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 43.5% male and 56.5% female.

Education

The Clarinda Community School District serves the municipality.

Transportation

While there is no fixed-route transit service in Hepburn, intercity bus service is provided by Jefferson Lines in nearby Clarinda.

See also

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