Welcome to Hiawatha, Iowa!
Hiawatha is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States. The population was 6,480 at the 2000 census. Its is a suburb of Cedar Rapids, IA. (visit the Hiawatha City Website)
Hiawatha, the I-380 Corridor Crown, is a vital part of a vibrant and innovative metro area cultural community. Hiawatha celebrated its 50th Anniversary in May 2000. We are young enough to be bold, and mature enough to have a solid feel for the good of the community.
We’ve built a firm and modern infrastructure throughout the city, including on readily developable land that’s just minutes to the interstate system and the regional airport.
The founders of Hiawatha, through their ethic of volunteerism, provided our citizens the opportunity to shape and form our philosophy of participatory goverence.
Our 6,400 residents treasure that volunteer spirit. The volunteer Mayor, City Council members, numerous board and committee members, and our highly motivated and qualified fire fighters still share Hiawatha's original dream: to make Hiawatha a great place to live, raise a family, and start or grow a business.
Entertainment options abound. A nationally recognized Symphony, live blues venues, nationally known performers, local festivals, museums and fairs -- all provide for our cultural well being. It's all here and easily accessible.
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,480 people, 2,859 households, and 1,663 families residing in the city. The population density was 708.8/km² (1,834.3/mi²). There were 2,979 housing units at an average density of 325.8/km² (843.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.24% White, 2.16% African American, 0.31% Native American, 1.53% Asian, 0.37% from other races, and 1.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.33% of the population.
There were 2,859 households out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.8% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.6% under the age of 18, 12.1% from 18 to 24, 35.4% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $40,799, and the median income for a family was $47,135. Males had a median income of $37,277 versus $25,394 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,664. About 3.4% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under age 18 and 1.7% of those age 65 or over.
Hiawatha City Parks
Guthridge Park Located on Emmons Street between 7th and 10th Avenue across from the Hiawatha Elementary School offers:
A Splash Pad, 5 Softball/Baseball Diamonds, Basketball Court, Sand Volleyball Courts, Tennis Courts, Several new Playground areas, 2 Park Pavilions (available for rental), New Pavilion rental includes use of the Learning Center, Learning Center/Outdoor Classroom, Classroom or presentation area with bench seating, Concession Stand during baseball games, and Restrooms near or attached to the pavilions
Tucker Park Located on B Avenue offers:
Splash Pad, Playground areas, Softball Diamond, 2 Park Pavilions (available for rental), Restrooms attached to the new pavilion, Kainz Pavilion, Located by intersection of Kainz Drive and Boyson Road near the Cedar Valley Nature Trail entrance:
Park Pavilion (available for rental) Open area Gazebo Located on 12th Avenue between Lyndhurst and Litchfield Drive near St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church offers: Gazebo Open area