Harrison County, Iowa

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Harrison County
Harrison County IA Courthouse.jpg
Map of Iowa highlighting Harrison County.svg
Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
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Iowa's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 41°40′56″N95°49′27″W / 41.682222222222°N 95.824166666667°W / 41.682222222222; -95.824166666667
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Iowa.svg Iowa
Founded1851
Named after William Henry Harrison
Seat Logan
Largest city Missouri Valley
Area
  Total
702 sq mi (1,820 km2)
  Land697 sq mi (1,810 km2)
  Water4.8 sq mi (12 km2)  0.7%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
14,582
  Estimate 
(2023)
14,670 Increase2.svg
  Density21/sq mi (8.0/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district 4th
Website www.harrisoncountyia.org

Harrison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,582. [1] The county seat is Logan. [2] The county was formed in 1851. [3] It was named for the ninth US President William Henry Harrison. [4] Harrison County is included in the Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA Metropolitan Statistical Area. [5]

Contents

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 702 square miles (1,820 km2), of which 697 square miles (1,810 km2) is land and 4.8 square miles (12 km2) (0.7%) is water. [6]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1860 3,621
1870 8,931146.6%
1880 16,64986.4%
1890 21,35628.3%
1900 25,59719.9%
1910 23,162−9.5%
1920 24,4885.7%
1930 24,8971.7%
1940 22,767−8.6%
1950 19,560−14.1%
1960 17,600−10.0%
1970 16,240−7.7%
1980 16,3480.7%
1990 14,730−9.9%
2000 15,6666.4%
2010 14,928−4.7%
2020 14,582−2.3%
2023 (est.)14,670 [7] 0.6%
U.S. Decennial Census [8]
1790-1960 [9] 1900-1990 [10]
1990-2000 [11] 2010-2018 [12]
Population of Harrison County from US census data HarrisonCountyIowaPop2020.png
Population of Harrison County from US census data

2020 census

2022 US Census population pyramid for Harrison County from ACS 5-year estimates HarrisonCountyIA2022PopPyr.png
2022 US Census population pyramid for Harrison County from ACS 5-year estimates

The 2020 census recorded a population of 14,582 in the county, with a population density of

2010 census

The 2010 census recorded a population of 14,928 in the county, with a population density of

2000 census

As of the census [14] of 2000, there were 15,666 people, 6,115 households, and 4,304 families residing in the county. The population density was 22 people per square mile (8.5 people/km2). There were 6,602 housing units at an average density of 10 units per square mile (3.9 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.69% White, 0.08% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. 0.72% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 6,115 households, out of which 32.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.30% were married couples living together, 7.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.60% were non-families. 26.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.20% under the age of 18, 6.80% from 18 to 24, 27.00% from 25 to 44, 22.30% from 45 to 64, and 17.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 96.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $38,141, and the median income for a family was $44,586. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $21,663 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,662. About 5.00% of families and 7.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.70% of those under age 18 and 8.70% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

Cities

Source: [15]

Unincorporated communities

Source: [15]

Townships

Census Designated Places and Unincorporated Towns

Source: [15]

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Harrison County. [1]

county seat

RankCity/Town/etc.Municipal typePopulation (2020 Census)
1 Missouri Valley City2,678
2 Woodbine City1,625
3 Logan City1,397
4 Dunlap (partially in Crawford County )City1,038 (1,038 total)
5 Mondamin City339
6 Persia City297
7 Modale City273
8 Pisgah City249
9 Magnolia City190
10 Little Sioux City166
11 California Junction CDP74
12 River Sioux CDP42

Politics

Harrison County is strongly Republican in presidential elections. Only seven Democratic Party candidates have won the county from 1880 to the present, the most recent of whom was Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964.

United States presidential election results for Harrison County, Iowa [16]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.%No.%No.%
1896 2,83946.48%3,21452.62%550.90%
1900 3,30352.50%2,83745.10%1512.40%
1904 3,36462.05%1,69631.29%3616.66%
1908 2,91452.40%2,42543.61%2223.99%
1912 1,52828.72%2,15740.54%1,63630.75%
1916 2,61045.88%2,93251.54%1472.58%
1920 6,12762.89%3,47935.71%1361.40%
1924 5,06251.01%3,17932.03%1,68316.96%
1928 5,60555.79%4,40643.86%350.35%
1932 3,51331.91%7,42767.47%680.62%
1936 5,31445.50%6,20653.14%1581.35%
1940 6,09453.33%5,31746.53%170.15%
1944 5,05954.35%4,20145.13%490.53%
1948 4,34148.15%4,60851.11%670.74%
1952 5,97263.76%3,37035.98%240.26%
1956 5,20958.30%3,70941.51%170.19%
1960 4,94057.70%3,61342.20%90.11%
1964 3,20341.13%4,57558.75%90.12%
1968 3,86756.66%2,41035.31%5488.03%
1972 4,72165.83%2,36933.04%811.13%
1976 3,48951.38%3,22847.54%731.08%
1980 4,50263.83%2,15230.51%3995.66%
1984 4,35263.24%2,49536.25%350.51%
1988 3,10851.57%2,88347.83%360.60%
1992 2,76340.23%2,34934.20%1,75625.57%
1996 3,07047.04%2,57639.47%88113.50%
2000 3,80258.11%2,55138.99%1902.90%
2004 4,68060.94%2,90637.84%941.22%
2008 3,90951.55%3,55546.88%1191.57%
2012 4,06555.52%3,13642.83%1211.65%
2016 4,90265.67%2,13128.55%4325.79%
2020 5,56968.29%2,44029.92%1461.79%
2024 5,56669.93%2,24528.21%1481.86%

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. "History of Harrison County". Archived from the original on March 18, 2008. Retrieved January 20, 2008.
  4. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p.  150.
  5. United States Office of Management and Budget. "Update of Statistical Area Definitions and Guidance on Their Uses" (PDF). pp. 5, 36. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 14, 2006. Retrieved July 21, 2006.
  6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  7. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  8. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  9. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  10. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  11. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  12. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  13. "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010" (PDF). United States Census Bureau - American FactFinder. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 16, 2020. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  14. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  15. 1 2 3 "Harrison County, Iowa". www.harrisoncountyia.org. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  16. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 26, 2018.

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