Hawkeye, Iowa Explained

Official Name:Hawkeye, Iowa
Settlement Type:City
Mapsize:250x200px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Fayette
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:1.74
Area Land Km2:1.74
Area Water Km2:0.00
Area Total Sq Mi:0.67
Area Land Sq Mi:0.67
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:438
Population Density Km2:251.77
Population Density Sq Mi:651.79
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:356
Elevation Ft:1168
Coordinates:42.9381°N -91.9511°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:52147
Area Code:563
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:19-35310
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0457327

Hawkeye is a city in Fayette County, Iowa, United States. The population was 438 at the time of the 2020 census.[2]

Geography

Hawkeye is located at 42.9381°N -91.9511°W (42.938020, -91.951029).[3]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.67sqmi, all land.[4]

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 438 people, 181 households, and 116 families in Hawkeye.[5] The population density was 651.8 per square mile (251.7/km). There were 220 housing units at an average density of 327.4 per square mile (126.4/km).[6] [7] The racial makeup was 92.92% (407) white or European American (92.69% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 0.0% (0) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.14% (5) from other races, and 5.94% (26) from two or more races.[8] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.83% (8) of the population.[9]

Of the 181 households, 22.7% had children under the age of 18; 48.6% were married couples living together; 23.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 28.7% of households consisted of individuals and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.2.[10] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 9.1% of the population.[11]

21.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 95.5 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $43,333 (with a margin of error of +/- $15,357) and the median family income was $58,125 (+/- $20,618).[12] Males had a median income of $29,410 (+/- $4,737) versus $22,344 (+/- $6,115) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $28,581 (+/- $1,981).[13] Approximately, 6.2% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.3% of those under the age of 18 and 7.1% of those ages 65 or over.[14] [15]

2010 census

As of the census[16] of 2010, there were 449 people, 201 households, and 123 families residing in the city. The population density was 670.1PD/sqmi. There were 227 housing units at an average density of 338.8/sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.1% White, 0.7% African American, and 0.2% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.

There were 201 households, of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.3% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.8% were non-families. 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 43.8 years. 20.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.6% were from 45 to 64; and 20.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,333, and the median income for a family was $38,438. Males had a median income of $25,781 versus $20,781 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,319. About 6.0% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 15.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Hawkeye is a part of the North Fayette Valley Community School District. It was previously a part of the North Fayette Community School District,[17] which merged into the North Fayette Valley district on July 1, 2018.[18]

Economy

Windfarm

Located primarily between Hawkeye and Richfield, a 36 megawatt (MW) windfarm was constructed in 2012. The Hawkeye windfarm is owned by RPM Access and consists of 15 Nordex 2.5 MW turbines mounted on 100abbr=offNaNabbr=off tall towers. Central Iowa Power Cooperative is purchasing the power generated by the project under a long-term power purchase agreement and is distributing the power to its member cooperatives.[19] The Hawkeye wind project hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 8, 2012. The keynote speaker and guest of honor was Senator Chuck Grassley. See Video of Chuck Grassley

References

  1. Web site: 2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. March 16, 2022.
  2. Web site: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data . census.gov . United states Census Bureau . 12 August 2021.
  3. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.
  4. Web site: US Gazetteer files 2010. United States Census Bureau. 2012-05-11.
  5. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  6. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  7. Web site: Bureau . US Census . Gazetteer Files . 2023-12-30 . Census.gov.
  8. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  9. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  10. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  11. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  12. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  13. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  14. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  15. Web site: US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES . 2024-01-02 . data.census.gov.
  16. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2012-05-11.
  17. "North Fayette." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on July 29, 2018.
  18. "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66 ." Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved on July 29, 2018.
  19. Web site: RPM Access - Company Profile. RPM Access Website. 21 February 2013.