Spring Hill, Iowa facts for kids
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Spring Hill, Iowa
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Location of Spring Hill, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Warren |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Mayor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 68 |
| • Density | 544.00/sq mi (210.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50125
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-74685 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395933 |
Spring Hill is a small city located in Warren County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 68 people. It is part of the larger Des Moines metropolitan area, which includes the cities of Des Moines and West Des Moines.
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History of Spring Hill
Spring Hill was officially established in 1872. This means it has been a recognized community for over 150 years!
Geography and Location
Spring Hill is situated right next to the Middle River. This river is an important natural feature of the area.
The city covers a total area of about 0.32 square kilometers (or 0.12 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits itself, other than the Middle River flowing nearby.
Population and People
The number of people living in Spring Hill has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 137 | — |
| 1910 | 94 | −31.4% |
| 1920 | 489 | +420.2% |
| 1930 | 101 | −79.3% |
| 1940 | 146 | +44.6% |
| 1950 | 86 | −41.1% |
| 1960 | 111 | +29.1% |
| 1970 | 131 | +18.0% |
| 1980 | 95 | −27.5% |
| 1990 | 86 | −9.5% |
| 2000 | 92 | +7.0% |
| 2010 | 63 | −31.5% |
| 2020 | 68 | +7.9% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Life in Spring Hill in 2020
According to the 2020 census, there were 68 people living in Spring Hill. These people lived in 27 different households, and 18 of those were families.
Most of the people in Spring Hill were White (about 92.6%). A small percentage (2.9%) identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Spring Hill was about 43.5 years old.
- About 17.6% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 8.8% were between 20 and 24 years old.
- About 25% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 33.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14.7% were 65 years old or older.
The population was almost evenly split between males and females, with 51.5% being male and 48.5% female.
Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Spring Hill had 63 people living there. They lived in 28 households, with 15 of them being families.
The average age in 2010 was 41.8 years. About 19% of the residents were under 18 years old.
