Demographic breakdown by age and household type
The data show age distribution with 21 percent aged 19 to 29, 19 percent 30 to 39, 12 percent 40 to 49, 10 percent 50 to 59, 7 percent 60 to 69, 4 percent 70 to 79, 1 percent 80 plus, and 0.1 percent of other races. It notes 11 percent of all households are one man households and references 1989 household income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ys Geseumaer
Identity grows as city expands in Hiawatha
Jim Lorenz and Mollie Lorenz plant sod at their home 1049 Lyndhurst Dr in Hiawatha. They moved in February to a development west of I 380 and south of Boyson Road as the city grows.
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Jim Lorenz
Lyndhurst Dr
Hiawatha
Jim
Mollie
Boyson Road
Cedar Rapidians
Center Point Road
Hiawa
Hiawatha evolves from bedroom community to distinct neighborhood
The Iowa town of Hiawatha, population over 5 000, merges Cedar Rapids suburbs with its own identity. Residents cite growth in industry and housing, a new library and parks, and divided school districts yet feel the town functions as one cohesive neighborhood with pride and local ties.
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Hiawatha
Pat Semerroth
Douglas Stowell
Dorothy
Cedar Rapids
Randy Willman
Parsons Technology
CCB Packaging
Cedar Graphics
Cornerstone Press
Qualex Inc
Tom Lewis
Parsons
Linn County
Kainz Drive
Cedar Valley Nature Trail
Boyson Road
Nixon Elementary
Meney
Cedar Rapidians
Hiawatha: A Nascent Suburb Shaped by Cedar Rapids Ties
Mike Deupree profiles Hiawatha as a young suburb built for proximity to Cedar Rapids. The town blends interdependence with a distinct identity, featuring a park, city hall, police, library, and newer architecture. Half under 30, many residents are commuters with a strong college presence and modest incomes.
Burkes Still Call Hiawatha Home Amid Progress
Lenora and Dick Burke reflect on Hiawatha’s growth from a small town to a thriving area anchored by Wal-Mart and new housing. They recall life before mail delivery and road paving, celebrate the interstate’s arrival, and weigh progress against the lost small town feel.
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Ann Scholl
Boyer Gazette
Enora
Dick Burke
Bean
Ifield
Blairs Ferry
Wal-Mart
Hiawatha
Lenora
Burkes
Cedar Rapids
Coggon
Ninth Avenue
Iown-Illinois Gas and Electric Co
Sun Mart
Blairs Ferry Road
Hiawatha Community Opens in 1987 Tour Schedule
The Hiawatha Community opened in 1987. The Ganete visits Wellington Heights on June 26, Bowman Woods July 5, Ellis Time Check July 12, Oak Hill July 19, Five Seasons Mobile Home Estates July 26, Lincolnway Village August 2, cs Mound View August 9, Cedar Hills August 16, Vernon Village August 23 and Pon Hiawatha August 30.
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Bowman Woods
Ellis
Oak Hill
Five Seasons Mobile Home Estates
Lincolnway Village
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Frank Robinson
Sue
Frank
Mike Nesslnge
Larry Bartletter
Gary Williams
Judy Kocer
Bali Hai Estates
Larry
Spot Free Mobile Wash
Gary
Dorothy Stowell
Fay Clark
Ron Wagner
Becky
Bali Hai
Mary Behrens
Toddville
Leonard Peck
Jawatha
Town
London
Rome
Shueyville
Cedar Rapids Nelgeerneem
Mike Deupree
the Gazette
Rock
1380
Willman Street
Hope United Church of Christ
Czech Village
Wellington Heights
Pon Hiawatha
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Todd Mcinturf