Thor, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Thor, Iowa
|
|
|---|---|
Park in Thor
|
|
Location of Thor, Iowa
|
|
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Humboldt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,138 ft (347 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 181 |
| • Density | 181.91/sq mi (70.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50591
|
| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-77790 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0462224 |
Thor is a small town in Humboldt County, Iowa, United States. It is part of Norway Township. In 2020, about 181 people lived there.
Contents
Discovering Thor's Past
The town of Thor began as a farming community. Many early settlers came from Scandinavia, especially from Norway. The first land claim was made in 1869 by Ole Willicksen, who was from Stavanger, Norway.
In 1881, the Western Town Lot Company planned out the town. Thor was officially mapped in 1882. It got its name from Thor, a powerful god in old Norse myths. For a while, Thor was connected by Iowa Highway 302, but this road was removed in 1980.
Where is Thor Located?
Thor is located in the state of Iowa. Its exact spot is at 42.688687 degrees north and 94.048902 degrees west.
The United States Census Bureau says that Thor covers about 1.00 square mile (2.58 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Who Lives in Thor?
| Historical populations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 274 | — |
| 1910 | 271 | −1.1% |
| 1920 | 285 | +5.2% |
| 1930 | 257 | −9.8% |
| 1940 | 264 | +2.7% |
| 1950 | 271 | +2.7% |
| 1960 | 234 | −13.7% |
| 1970 | 212 | −9.4% |
| 1980 | 200 | −5.7% |
| 1990 | 205 | +2.5% |
| 2000 | 174 | −15.1% |
| 2010 | 186 | +6.9% |
| 2020 | 181 | −2.7% |
| Sources: Source: |
||
Thor's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 181 people living in Thor. This means there were about 181.8 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Thor were White. About 5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Thor was about 31.8 years old. Many residents, about 34.3%, were under 20 years old. About 13.3% of the people were 65 years or older. There were slightly more males than females living in the town.
Thor's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Thor had 186 residents. The population density was 186 people per square mile. Most residents were White, and about 3.2% were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in 2010 was 32.7 years. About 25.8% of the residents were under 18. Around 11.3% were 65 or older. The town had a similar number of males and females.
Learning in Thor
Children in Thor attend schools in the Eagle Grove Community School District. This district provides education from preschool all the way through 12th grade.
The school district covers parts of Wright County, Iowa, Humboldt County, Iowa, and Webster County, Iowa. It serves students from Eagle Grove, Thor, Vincent, Woolstock, and the nearby rural areas.
Famous People from Thor
- John K. Hanson (1913–1996): He was the person who started Winnebago Industries. This company is well-known for making recreational vehicles (RVs).
See also
In Spanish: Thor (Iowa) para niños
