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Hubbard, Iowa
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Hubbard in 1920
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| Motto(s):
"At the Hub of it All"
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Location of Hubbard, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Hardin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.85 sq mi (4.78 km2) |
| • Land | 1.85 sq mi (4.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 860 |
| • Density | 465.62/sq mi (179.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50122
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-37425 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0457702 |
| Website | Hubbard, Iowa |
Hubbard is a city located in Hardin County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 860 people lived there. It's a small but interesting place with its own history and community.
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Hubbard's History
Hubbard started as a community in 1880. This happened after a railroad was built through the area. The city was named after Judge Nathaniel M. Hubbard, who was a lawyer for the railroad company. Hubbard officially became a city on November 1, 1881.
Hubbard's Geography
Hubbard is located at coordinates 42.305009 degrees North and -93.300708 degrees West. This means it's in the central part of the United States. The city covers an area of about 1.84 square miles (4.78 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Hubbard's Population
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 452 | — |
| 1900 | 676 | +49.6% |
| 1910 | 568 | −16.0% |
| 1920 | 681 | +19.9% |
| 1930 | 795 | +16.7% |
| 1940 | 779 | −2.0% |
| 1950 | 836 | +7.3% |
| 1960 | 806 | −3.6% |
| 1970 | 846 | +5.0% |
| 1980 | 852 | +0.7% |
| 1990 | 814 | −4.5% |
| 2000 | 885 | +8.7% |
| 2010 | 845 | −4.5% |
| 2020 | 860 | +1.8% |
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Population in 2020
According to the 2020 census, 860 people lived in Hubbard. There were 356 households and 220 families. The city had about 465.6 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Hubbard (about 94.8%) were White. About 3.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Hubbard was 48.2 years old.
- About 23.7% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 26.0% were 65 years old or older.
- The city had slightly more females (51.4%) than males (48.6%).
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 845 people living in Hubbard. There were 356 households and 219 families. The population density was about 459.2 people per square mile. Most residents (97.6%) were White. About 2.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age was 47.8 years.
- About 21.7% of residents were under 18.
- About 27.8% were 65 or older.
- The city had more females (54.9%) than males (45.1%).
Education in Hubbard
Students in Hubbard attend schools that are part of the Hubbard–Radcliffe Community School District. This school district was formed in 1993 when the Hubbard and Radcliffe school districts joined together.
- Elementary School: Students from kindergarten to fifth grade go to Hubbard–Radcliffe Elementary School in Radcliffe.
- Middle School: Students in sixth to eighth grades attend South Hardin Middle School, which is located in Hubbard.
- High School: For ninth to twelfth grades, students go to South Hardin High School in Eldora. Eldora is the main town of Hardin County.
See also
In Spanish: Hubbard (Iowa) para niños
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The population of Hubbard, Iowa from US census data
