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Hubbard, Iowa
Hubbard in 1920
Hubbard in 1920
Motto(s): 
"At the Hub of it All"
Location of Hubbard, Iowa
Location of Hubbard, Iowa
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
 (2020)
 • Total 860
 • Density 465.62/sq mi (179.78/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50122
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.

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

Historical populations
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%
Source: and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census

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

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Hubbard (Iowa) para niños

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