Kanawha, Iowa
Kanawha: Human settlement in Hancock County, Iowa, United States of America
About
Kanawha is a city located in the county of Hancock in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 652 and a population density of 125 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 587 inhabitants.
The city was created 125 years ago in 1898.
Quick Facts about Kanawha
| Population : | 587 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Hancock County |
| Postal code : | 50447 |
| Area : | 5.2 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,181 feet / 360 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1899 (125 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 15:24:00 (2nd November 2024) |
| Density : | 113 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -11.07% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Kanawha is located at 42°56'16"N 93°47'36"W (42.9377400, -93.7932700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Kanawha decreased by 11.07% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 652 | - | census |
| 2011 | 646 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 634 | -1.89% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 632 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 630 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 625 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 616 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 608 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 602 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 595 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 587 | -1.36% | estimation process |
Schools in Kanawha
College & universities near Kanawha, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154518 | Waldorf University | Forest City (IA) | 50436-1713 |
Post offices near Kanawha
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Kanawha Post Office | Kanawha (IA) | 50447 |
Other cities in Hancock County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hancock County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Garner | 3,031 | Town in Hancock County, Iowa |
| Britt | 1,928 | Human settlement in Hancock County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Klemme | 455 | Human settlement in Hancock County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Corwith | 245 | Human settlement in Hancock County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Crystal Lake | 228 | City in Hancock County, Iowa, United States |
| Woden | 204 | Human settlement in Hancock County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Goodell | 126 | City in Hancock County, Iowa, United States |
