New Hartford, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
New Hartford, Iowa
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New Hartford Town Hall
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Location of New Hartford, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Butler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2) |
| • Land | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
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| • Total | 570 |
| • Density | 919.35/sq mi (354.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50660
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-56145 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0459475 |
New Hartford is a small city located in Butler County, Iowa, in the United States. It's a place where about 570 people lived, according to the 2020 census. This makes it a close-knit community.
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Exploring New Hartford's Location
New Hartford is found in the state of Iowa. Its exact spot on a map can be described using coordinates: 42.567189 degrees north and -92.621435 degrees west.
The city covers a total area of about 1.61 square kilometers (0.62 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in New Hartford?
The number of people living in New Hartford has changed over many years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 570 | — |
| 1910 | 482 | −15.4% |
| 1920 | 454 | −5.8% |
| 1930 | 500 | +10.1% |
| 1940 | 548 | +9.6% |
| 1950 | 584 | +6.6% |
| 1960 | 649 | +11.1% |
| 1970 | 690 | +6.3% |
| 1980 | 764 | +10.7% |
| 1990 | 683 | −10.6% |
| 2000 | 659 | −3.5% |
| 2010 | 516 | −21.7% |
| 2020 | 570 | +10.5% |
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New Hartford's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 570 people living in New Hartford. These people lived in 278 different homes. Most of the people living there were White (95.6%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds or identified with two or more races. About 1.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (68.0%) had married couples living together. About 32.4% of homes had children under 18. The average age of people in New Hartford was 35.6 years old. Nearly half (46.7%) of the residents were under 18, showing it's a place with many young people and families.
New Hartford's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, New Hartford had 516 people. They lived in 215 homes. The city's population was mostly White (98.1%). A small percentage of people were Native American, Asian, or from other racial groups. About 1.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, 30.7% of homes had children under 18. The average age was 38.3 years. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.0%) and females (49.0%).
Education in New Hartford
Students in New Hartford attend schools that are part of the Dike–New Hartford Community School District. This school district was created in 1996. It joined together the schools from Dike and New Hartford into one larger district.
Surviving the 2008 Tornado and Flood
New Hartford faced a very powerful tornado on May 25, 2008. This tornado was rated as an EF5, which is the strongest type of tornado. It caused a lot of damage and sadly, two people in New Hartford lost their lives. Seven other people died in the nearby town of Parkersburg. This was only the second EF5 tornado recorded since the new Enhanced Fujita scale was created.
Just one week after the tornado, New Hartford experienced severe flooding in June 2008. The floodwaters were so high that everyone living in the town had to leave their homes. Many houses and buildings were damaged. Organizations like FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and the American Red Cross helped the town recover. The Red Cross gave out food and meals. Some residents even lived in temporary homes provided by FEMA. Many people worked hard to fix their homes, while others decided to move outside of the town. To help prevent future floods, a protective wall called a levee around the town was made taller and stronger in 2009.
Famous Person from New Hartford
New Hartford is the hometown of Chuck Grassley. He is a very important person in the United States government. He is a U.S. Senator for Iowa and has also served as the President pro tempore of the Senate. This means he was a high-ranking leader in the U.S. Senate.
See also
In Spanish: New Hartford (Iowa) para niños
