Hinton, Iowa facts for kids
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Hinton, Iowa
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Location of Hinton, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Plymouth |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.71 sq mi (1.85 km2) |
| • Land | 0.71 sq mi (1.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 935 |
| • Density | 1,307.69/sq mi (505.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51024
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-36480 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0457521 |
Hinton is a small city located in Plymouth County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 935 people lived there. It is a quiet community known for its local schools and friendly atmosphere.
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History of Hinton
Hinton has had a post office since 1870. The city got its name from a settler who came from a place called Hinton in West Virginia. This shows how new towns often get their names from older places.
Geography of Hinton
Hinton is located in a specific spot at 42.625066 degrees north and 96.294285 degrees west. This helps us find it on a map. The city covers a total area of about 0.71 square miles (1.85 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
Hinton's population has grown over the years. In 2020, 935 people called Hinton home. This means there were about 1,308 people living in each square mile of the city.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 329 | — |
| 1920 | 263 | −20.1% |
| 1930 | 289 | +9.9% |
| 1940 | 340 | +17.6% |
| 1950 | 345 | +1.5% |
| 1960 | 403 | +16.8% |
| 1970 | 488 | +21.1% |
| 1980 | 659 | +35.0% |
| 1990 | 697 | +5.8% |
| 2000 | 808 | +15.9% |
| 2010 | 928 | +14.9% |
| 2020 | 935 | +0.8% |
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Who Lives in Hinton?
In 2020, there were 350 households in Hinton. Many of these households were families. About 39.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (61.7%) were married couples.
The average age of people in Hinton was 37.3 years. About 31.8% of residents were under 20 years old. This shows that Hinton is a place with many young people and families. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.7%) and females (48.3%).
Most people in Hinton are White (95.0%). A small number of people are from other racial backgrounds. About 1.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Education
The Hinton Community School District is in charge of the public schools in Hinton. Students attend schools within this district.
The high school's sports teams are called the Blackhawks. This name likely comes from Chief Black Hawk, a famous leader of the Ioway Indian tribe. Hinton's teams compete in the War Eagle Conference. The boys' and girls' golf teams have done very well, even making it to state competitions in 2004, 2006, and 2007. The boys' team even won first place overall in 2006!
Notable People
Some people who grew up in Hinton have gone on to do interesting things:
- Ron Wieck graduated from Hinton High School. He later became a Republican member of the Iowa Senate, serving from 2003 to 2010.
- Sam Clovis is another Hinton High School graduate. He was a fighter pilot and a retired United States Air Force colonel. He also worked as an economics professor and hosted a talk radio show. Later, he became a national co-chair and chief policy adviser for a presidential campaign.
