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Stanhope, Iowa
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| Motto(s):
"A Slice of the Good Life"
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Location of Stanhope, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Hamilton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.98 sq mi (2.54 km2) |
| • Land | 0.98 sq mi (2.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,115 ft (340 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 364 |
| • Density | 371.43/sq mi (143.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50246
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-74910 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0461950 |
| Website | Stanhope, Iowa Website |
Stanhope is a city in Hamilton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 364 at the time of the 2020 census.
History
Stanhope was laid out in 1883. It was named for Lady Hester Stanhope, a British traveler and author. Another theory for the origin of the name is that it was named after an official from the Chicago Northwestern Railroad. The city was incorporated on December 14, 1897.
Geography
Stanhope is located at 42°17′22″N 93°47′43″W / 42.28944°N 93.79528°W (42.289505, -93.795283).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.97 square miles (2.51 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 297 | — |
| 1910 | 281 | −5.4% |
| 1920 | 400 | +42.3% |
| 1930 | 425 | +6.2% |
| 1940 | 425 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 420 | −1.2% |
| 1960 | 461 | +9.8% |
| 1970 | 482 | +4.6% |
| 1980 | 492 | +2.1% |
| 1990 | 447 | −9.1% |
| 2000 | 488 | +9.2% |
| 2010 | 422 | −13.5% |
| 2020 | 364 | −13.7% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 422 people, 192 households, and 117 families residing in the city. The population density was 435.1 inhabitants per square mile (168.0/km2). There were 209 housing units at an average density of 215.5 per square mile (83.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 1.4% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.
There were 192 households, of which 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.1% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.81.
The median age in the city was 45.4 years. 17.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 30.1% were from 45 to 64; and 20.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.
Arts and culture
Stanhope is known locally for its annual Watermelon Day celebration. Starting in 1958, the event is sponsored by the local Lions Club organization. The celebration includes a parade, slow pitch softball tournament, games and free watermelon.
Education
South Hamilton Community School District serves this community.
See also
In Spanish: Stanhope (Iowa) para niños
