Van Horne, Iowa facts for kids
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Van Horne, Iowa
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Location of Van Horne, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Benton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.93 sq mi (2.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.93 sq mi (2.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 774 |
| • Density | 832.26/sq mi (321.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52346
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-80400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0462533 |
Van Horne is a small city located in Benton County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 774 people lived there. It is part of the larger Cedar Rapids area, which is a group of cities and towns connected by their economy.
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A Look Back at Van Horne's History
Van Horne got its name from a man named William Cornelius Van Horne. He was an important person who worked with railroads a long time ago.
Where is Van Horne Located?
Van Horne is a city that covers a total area of about 0.93 square miles (2.41 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Van Horne?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 501 | — |
| 1900 | 484 | −3.4% |
| 1910 | 444 | −8.3% |
| 1920 | 524 | +18.0% |
| 1930 | 527 | +0.6% |
| 1940 | 551 | +4.6% |
| 1950 | 511 | −7.3% |
| 1960 | 554 | +8.4% |
| 1970 | 613 | +10.6% |
| 1980 | 682 | +11.3% |
| 1990 | 695 | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 716 | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 682 | −4.7% |
| 2020 | 774 | +13.5% |
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Van Horne's Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 774 people living in Van Horne. There were 320 households, and 232 of these were families. This means there were about 832 people for every square mile of land.
Most of the people in Van Horne (about 94.7%) were White. A small number were Black or African American (1.2%), Asian (0.1%), or from two or more races (3.4%). About 1.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 35% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (53.4%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Van Horne was 38.5 years old. About 26.7% of the residents were under 20 years old, and 16.7% were 65 years or older. Slightly more than half of the residents (52.3%) were female, and 47.7% were male.
Van Horne's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, the census showed that 682 people lived in Van Horne. There were 297 households, and 198 of them were families. The city had about 1082 people per square mile.
In 2010, most residents (99.0%) were White. A small percentage were Native American (0.3%), Asian (0.1%), or from two or more races (0.6%). About 0.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 32.7% of households had children under 18. Many households (51.2%) were married couples living together.
The average age in 2010 was 39.5 years. About 25.7% of residents were under 18, and 16.6% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.8%) and females (51.2%).
Education in Van Horne
The public schools in Van Horne are managed by the Benton Community School District. This district helps make sure students in the area get a good education.
See also
In Spanish: Van Horne (Iowa) para niños
