Huxley, Iowa facts for kids
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Huxley, Iowa
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| Nickname(s):
"Hooxley"
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| Motto(s):
"Heart Of The Prairie"
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Location of Huxley, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Story |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.28 sq mi (8.49 km2) |
| • Land | 3.28 sq mi (8.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,244 |
| • Density | 1,294.69/sq mi (499.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50124
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-37920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0464176 |
| Website | City of Huxley, Iowa |
Huxley is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 4,244 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a part of the larger Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area.
History
Huxley was incorporated on August 27, 1902.
Geography
Huxley is located at 41°53′46″N 93°36′10″W / 41.895983°N 93.602782°W (41.895983, -93.602782).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.15 square miles (8.16 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1910 | 336 | — |
| 1920 | 366 | +8.9% |
| 1930 | 362 | −1.1% |
| 1940 | 392 | +8.3% |
| 1950 | 422 | +7.7% |
| 1960 | 486 | +15.2% |
| 1970 | 937 | +92.8% |
| 1980 | 1,884 | +101.1% |
| 1990 | 2,047 | +8.7% |
| 2000 | 2,316 | +13.1% |
| 2010 | 3,317 | +43.2% |
| 2020 | 4,244 | +27.9% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,317 people, 1,194 households, and 884 families living in the city. The population density was 1,053.0 inhabitants per square mile (406.6/km2). There were 1,322 housing units at an average density of 419.7 per square mile (162.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 1.0% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
There were 1,194 households, of which 45.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.0% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.25.
The median age in the city was 31.2 years. 34.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.4% were from 25 to 44; 20.4% were from 45 to 64; and 9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.
Arts and culture
Huxley hosts the annual Prairie Festival.
Education
Huxley is part of the Ballard Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Huxley (Iowa) para niños
