Hospers, Iowa facts for kids
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Hospers, Iowa
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Location of Hospers, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Sioux |
| Incorporated | December 6, 1890 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,348 ft (411 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 718 |
| • Density | 1,424.60/sq mi (550.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51238
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-37290 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0457678 |
Hospers is a small city in Sioux County, Iowa, located along the Floyd River. In 2020, the city had a population of 718 people.
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History of Hospers
Hospers was founded in 1872. This happened when the St. Paul and Sioux City Railroad expanded its tracks to this area. The city was named after Henry Hospers. He was a banker and developer in Iowa. Henry Hospers helped many Dutch immigrants and settlers from other parts of the country move to Sioux County.
Geography of Hospers
Hospers is located at coordinates 43.071032 degrees North and 95.904707 degrees West.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 1.3 square kilometers (0.5 square miles). All of this area is land.
Population and People in Hospers
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 51 | — |
| 1900 | 415 | +713.7% |
| 1910 | 581 | +40.0% |
| 1920 | 570 | −1.9% |
| 1930 | 548 | −3.9% |
| 1940 | 592 | +8.0% |
| 1950 | 604 | +2.0% |
| 1960 | 600 | −0.7% |
| 1970 | 646 | +7.7% |
| 1980 | 655 | +1.4% |
| 1990 | 643 | −1.8% |
| 2000 | 672 | +4.5% |
| 2010 | 698 | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 718 | +2.9% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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The population of Hospers has grown steadily over the years. In 1880, only 51 people lived here. By 2020, the population had reached 718.
2020 Population Details
In 2020, there were 718 people living in Hospers. These people lived in 294 households, with 214 of them being families. The city had about 1,426 people per square mile.
Most residents, about 91.1%, were White. Other groups included Black or African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 6.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Hospers was 38.1 years old. About 27.2% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, 20.3% were 65 years or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.4%) and females (48.6%).
2010 Population Details
In 2010, Hospers had 698 residents. There were 278 households and 190 families. The population density was about 1,454 people per square mile.
Most people (97.4%) were White. A small percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino (2.1%).
The median age was 37 years. About 26.1% of residents were under 18. About 17.9% were 65 or older.
Education in Hospers
The local school district for Hospers is the MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District. This district was formed in 1994 when two smaller districts merged.
Hospers is home to Hospers Elementary School. This school teaches students from kindergarten to fifth grade. The current building opened in the late 1950s. There are about 240 students enrolled here.
Soon, Hospers Elementary will close. Students will then attend elementary school in Orange City. Middle school students from Hospers go to MOC-Floyd Valley Middle School in Alton. High school students attend MOC-Floyd Valley High School in Orange City.
A private school, Spalding Catholic High School, used to have a center in Hospers. This center closed in 2013. Another elementary school, Hospers Christian, closed in 2003. That building is now a furniture store.
Notable People from Hospers
- Charles B. Hoeven (1895–1980) – He was a U.S. Representative from Iowa for 22 years. This means he was a politician who helped make laws for the country.
- Dennis Marion Schnurr – He is an Archbishop in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Before that, he was a Bishop in Minnesota.
See also
In Spanish: Hospers (Iowa) para niños
