Hull, Iowa facts for kids
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Hull, Iowa
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Water tower located in the Hull (Iowa) Industrial Park just off US Highway 18.
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| Motto(s):
Where Great Ideas Are Born
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Location of Hull, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Sioux |
| Incorporated | May 15, 1886 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.41 sq mi (3.64 km2) |
| • Land | 1.41 sq mi (3.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,440 ft (439 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,384 |
| • Density | 1,695.59/sq mi (654.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51239
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-37515 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0457713 |
Hull is a city in Sioux County, Iowa. The population was 2,384 at the time of the 2020 census.
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History
The first settlers in the Hull area arrived in 1872. The city was incorporated on May 15, 1886. Hull was named for John A. T. Hull, a member of the United States House of Representatives from Iowa. It was previously named Pattersonville for John G. Patterson, before changing its name to Winland then finally Hull in the 1880s.
In 1993, The Foreign Candy Company of Hull became the first American firm to import Warheads sour candy.
In 2004, Hull received a $400,000 grant from Vision Iowa to build the Pattersonville Park and Cultural Center. Some of the money was returned in 2011 because the park had not been constructed.
Geography
Hull is located at 43°11′25″N 96°8′4″W / 43.19028°N 96.13444°W (43.190203, -96.134390).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.20 square miles (3.11 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 566 | — |
| 1900 | 626 | +10.6% |
| 1910 | 658 | +5.1% |
| 1920 | 791 | +20.2% |
| 1930 | 905 | +14.4% |
| 1940 | 1,072 | +18.5% |
| 1950 | 1,127 | +5.1% |
| 1960 | 1,289 | +14.4% |
| 1970 | 1,523 | +18.2% |
| 1980 | 1,714 | +12.5% |
| 1990 | 1,724 | +0.6% |
| 2000 | 1,960 | +13.7% |
| 2010 | 2,175 | +11.0% |
| 2020 | 2,384 | +9.6% |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, 2,175 people, 741 households, and 577 families resided in the city. The population density was 1,812.5 inhabitants per square mile (699.8/km2). The 764 housing units averaged 636.7 per square mile (245.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.6% White, 0.4% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 5.1% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 9.1% of the population.
Of the 741 households, 38.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.7% were married couples living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.1% were not families. About 20.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.30.
The median age in the city was 32.5 years; 30.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 20.3% were from 45 to 64; and 15.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.
Education
Boyden–Hull Community School District includes Hull in its boundary, and operates Boyden-Hull Elementary School in Boyden, and Boyden–Hull Junior/High School in Hull; the latter houses the district's headquarters.
Area private schools:
- Hull Christian School
- Hull Protestant Reformed Christian School
- Trinity Christian High School
- Western Christian High School
Economy
Business
Located in Northwest Iowa, much of Hull's economy is centered around the agricultural industry, either directly or indirectly. Agropur Cooperative is located in Hull and is the largest employer. The Foreign Candy Company, distributors of Warheads sour candy and other sweets, was started in Hull in 1978. The Pizza Ranch restaurant chain was founded in Hull in 1981. A Subway opened in February 2013. The Hull Co-op Society provides a number of agricultural services to Hull and surrounding areas, including a grain elevator, feed mill, and custom spraying. Other businesses include Hull Feed and Produce which provides feed mill services, and Hull Veterinary Clinic.
The Baumann Brothers General Store was located in Hull until the 1910s. A grocery store, Tom's Foodland, was opened on U.S. Route 18, which later became the Hull Food Center. The Hull Food Center closed in September 2021 due to the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in Iowa. In 2023, Fareway announced plans to open a store in Hull. The Hull Fareway opened in July 2024.
Finance
Two banks have branches in Hull: Iowa State Bank and American State Bank. Iowa State Bank started as Baumann Brothers Bank in 1879. Ten years later, it was renamed Iowa State Bank. It closed for a short period during the Great Depression and was reopened in 1934. American State Bank moved to Hull in 2004, and constructed a new building in 2007. It also has branches in Alvord, Granville, Hospers, and Sioux Center. It is the largest bank in Sioux County.
Notable people
- Dwayne Alons, member of the Iowa State House of Representatives
- Randy Feenstra, member of the Iowa Senate and United States House of Representatives
- Nancy Metcalf, American indoor volleyball player
- Wilmon Newell, entomologist
- William Earl Rowe, 20th lieutenant governor of Ontario, Canada
- Alexander Grant Ruthven, president of the University of Michigan from 1929–1951.
See also
In Spanish: Hull (Iowa) para niños
