New Providence, Iowa facts for kids
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New Providence, Iowa
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Location of New Providence, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Hardin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
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| • Total | 236 |
| • Density | 236.24/sq mi (91.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50206
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-56415 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0459484 |
New Providence is a small city in Hardin County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 236 people lived there.
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History of New Providence
New Providence was first started in 1855.
The city faced some tough times early on. A tornado hit New Providence in 1860. Later, in 1910, a large fire burned down much of its business area.
Geography of New Providence
New Providence is located in the state of Iowa. Its exact spot is 42°16′55″N 93°10′15″W / 42.28194°N 93.17083°W.
The city covers a total area of about 2.59 square kilometers (1.00 square mile). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
This section shows how the number of people living in New Providence has changed over many years.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 146 | — |
| 1900 | 268 | +83.6% |
| 1910 | 246 | −8.2% |
| 1920 | 255 | +3.7% |
| 1930 | 262 | +2.7% |
| 1940 | 236 | −9.9% |
| 1950 | 212 | −10.2% |
| 1960 | 206 | −2.8% |
| 1970 | 208 | +1.0% |
| 1980 | 249 | +19.7% |
| 1990 | 240 | −3.6% |
| 2000 | 227 | −5.4% |
| 2010 | 228 | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 236 | +3.5% |
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2020 Population Details
Based on the census from 2020, there were 236 people living in New Providence. These people lived in 96 households, and 65 of these were families.
The city had about 91 people per square kilometer (236 people per square mile). Most of the people living there, about 93.2%, were White.
About 29.2% of the people were under 20 years old. The median age in the city was 35.3 years. More males lived in the city (54.7%) than females (45.3%).
Education in New Providence
New Providence is part of the Eldora–New Providence Community School District. This school district was created in 1980 when the Eldora and New Providence school districts joined together.
As of 2019, this district works with the Hubbard–Radcliffe Community School District. Together, they are known as "South Hardin Schools."
Water Tower Incident
In July 2000, a water tower was being built in New Providence. During its construction, the tower collapsed. This accident was shown on the Discovery Channel TV series Destroyed in Seconds.
See also
In Spanish: New Providence (Iowa) para niños
