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Huxley, Iowa
Motto(s): 
"Heart Of The Prairie"
Location of Huxley, Iowa
Location of Huxley, Iowa
Country  United States
State  Iowa
County Story
Area
 • Total 3.28 sq mi (8.49 km2)
 • Land 3.28 sq mi (8.49 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,024 ft (312 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 4,244
 • Density 1,294.69/sq mi (499.92/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
50124
Area code(s) 515
FIPS code 19-37920
GNIS feature ID 0464176
Website City of Huxley, Iowa

Huxley is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 4,244 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the larger Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area.

History

Huxley was incorporated on August 27, 1902.

Geography

Huxley is located at 41°53′46″N 93°36′10″W / 41.895983°N 93.602782°W / 41.895983; -93.602782 (41.895983, -93.602782).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.15 square miles (8.16 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical populations
Year Pop. ±%
1910 336 —    
1920 366 +8.9%
1930 362 −1.1%
1940 392 +8.3%
1950 422 +7.7%
1960 486 +15.2%
1970 937 +92.8%
1980 1,884 +101.1%
1990 2,047 +8.7%
2000 2,316 +13.1%
2010 3,317 +43.2%
2020 4,244 +27.9%
Source: and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census
HuxleyIowaPopPlot
The population of Huxley, Iowa from US census data

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 3,317 people, 1,194 households, and 884 families living in the city. The population density was 1,053.0 inhabitants per square mile (406.6/km2). There were 1,322 housing units at an average density of 419.7 per square mile (162.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 1.0% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 1,194 households, of which 45.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.0% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.25.

The median age in the city was 31.2 years. 34.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.4% were from 25 to 44; 20.4% were from 45 to 64; and 9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

Arts and culture

Huxley hosts the annual Prairie Festival.

Education

Huxley is part of the Ballard Community School District.

See also

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