Britt, Iowa

Britt: human settlement in Hancock County, Iowa, United States of America

About

Britt is a city located in the county of Hancock in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,069 and a population density of 632 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,928 inhabitants.

The city was created 148 years ago in 1877.

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Location of Britt on Iowa map.

Quick Facts about Britt

Population 1,928 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Iowa (United States)
County Hancock County
Postal code 50423
Area 3.27 km2
Latitude & Longitude 43.0977,-93.8019
Altitude 1,227 feet / 374 meters
Establishment January 01, 1878 (148 years ago)
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 23:22:43 (17th April 2026)
Density 589 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -7.31% (2010-2020)
Weather 75℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather
Hancock County Iowa Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Britt Highlighted locator map image
Hancock County Iowa Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Britt Highlighted locator map image

Geography

Britt is located at 43°5'52"N 93°48'7"W (43.0977400, -93.8018900).

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Weather

75°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15 to 23 mph S Friday

A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers and thunder...

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Official website of Britt

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Britt decreased by 7.31% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 2,069 - census
2011 2,065 -0.19% estimation process
2012 2,054 -0.54% estimation process
2013 2,052 -0.1% estimation process
2014 2,034 -0.88% estimation process
2015 2,034 0% estimation process
2016 2,004 -1.5% estimation process
2017 1,981 -1.16% estimation process
2018 1,976 -0.25% estimation process
2019 1,955 -1.07% estimation process
2020 1,928 -1.4% estimation process
Britt zip code is 50423. County name: Hancock, County fips: 19081

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Britt, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
154518 Waldorf University Forest City (IA) 50436-1713

Closest post offices linked to Britt.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Br Post Office Britt (IA) 50423

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
Kanawha 587 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

Distance to Other Cities

Britt distances to largest Iowa cities