Iowa County, Iowa

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Iowa County
County
Iowa County Courthouse, Marengo.jpg
Iowa County Courthouse in Marengo
Map of Iowa highlighting Iowa County.svg
Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
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Iowa's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 41°41′10″N92°04′01″W / 41.686111111111°N 92.066944444444°W / 41.686111111111; -92.066944444444
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Iowa.svg  Iowa
Founded1843
Named for Iowa River
Seat Marengo
Largest city Williamsburg
Area
 • Total
587 sq mi (1,520 km2)
 • Land586 sq mi (1,520 km2)
 • Water1.0 sq mi (3 km2)  0.2%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
16,662
 • Density28/sq mi (11/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district 1st
Website iowacounty.iowa.gov

Iowa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 16,662. [1] The county seat is Marengo. [2]

Contents

Iowa County is one of seven counties in the United States to share the same name as the state they are located in. The other six counties are Arkansas County, Hawaii County, Idaho County, New York County, Oklahoma County, and Utah County. [3]

History

Iowa County was formed on February 17, 1843. It was named for the Iowa River, which flows through the county. [4]

The first courthouse was a log cabin built in 1847. This was rented by the county until 1850 when a second courthouse was completed. In 1861 construction of a third courthouse was begun. The current courthouse was built in 1892 after the county had outgrown the previous one. [5]

Iowa County is home to the Amana Colonies, a group of settlements of German Pietists, comprising seven villages. Calling themselves the Ebenezer Society or the Community of True Inspiration (German: die Gemeinde der wahren Inspiration), they first settled in New York state near Buffalo in what is now West Seneca. However, in order to live out their beliefs in more isolated surroundings they moved west, to Iowa County in 1855, living a communal life until the mid-1930s. Today, Amana is a major tourist attraction known mainly for its restaurants and craft shops, and the colonies as a whole have been listed as a National Historic Landmark since 1965.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 587 square miles (1,520 km2), of which 586 square miles (1,520 km2) is land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (0.2%) is water. [6]

The county is intersected by the Iowa River and the north fork of the English River. [7]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1850 822—
1860 8,029876.8%
1870 16,644107.3%
1880 19,22115.5%
1890 18,270−4.9%
1900 19,5447.0%
1910 18,409−5.8%
1920 18,6001.0%
1930 17,332−6.8%
1940 17,016−1.8%
1950 15,835−6.9%
1960 16,3963.5%
1970 15,419−6.0%
1980 15,4290.1%
1990 14,630−5.2%
2000 15,6717.1%
2010 16,3554.4%
2020 16,6621.9%
2023 (est.)16,381 [8] −1.7%
U.S. Decennial Census [9]
1790-1960 [10] 1900-1990 [11]
1990-2000 [12] 2010-2018 [13]
Population of Iowa County from US census data IowaCountyIowaPop2020.png
Population of Iowa County from US census data

2020 census

2022 US Census population pyramid for Iowa County from ACS 5-year estimates IowaCountyIA2022PopPyr.png
2022 US Census population pyramid for Iowa County from ACS 5-year estimates

The 2020 census recorded a population of 16,662 in the county, with a population density of

2010 census

The 2010 census recorded a population of 16,355 in the county, with a population density of

2000 census

As of the census [15] of 2000, there were 15,671 people, 6,163 households, and 4,301 families residing in the county. The population density was 27 people per square mile (10 people/km2). There were 6,545 housing units at an average density of 11 units per square mile (4.2 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.70% White, 0.17% Black or African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.36% from other races, and 0.38% from two or more races. 0.97% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 6,163 households, out of which 32.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.10% were married couples living together, 6.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.20% were non-families. 25.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.40% under the age of 18, 6.30% from 18 to 24, 27.80% from 25 to 44, 22.40% from 45 to 64, and 17.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 95.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $41,222, and the median income for a family was $48,946. Males had a median income of $31,220 versus $24,652 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,884. About 3.40% of families and 5.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.50% of those under age 18 and 5.40% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

In the 2008 US presidential election, a nearly equal number of Iowa County voters voted for each major candidate. [16]

In the 2012 US presidential election, Mitt Romney received 4,551 votes (51.8%). [17]

In the 2016 US presidential election, Donald Trump received 5,193 votes (59.1%). [18]

In the 2020 US presidential election, Donald Trump received 6,009 votes (61.8%). [19]

United States presidential election results for Iowa County, Iowa [20]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No. %No. %No. %
2024 6,06862.95%3,40035.27%1711.77%
2020 6,00961.68%3,54736.41%1861.91%
2016 5,20558.46%3,08434.64%6156.91%
2012 4,56951.53%4,14446.74%1531.73%
2008 4,18848.99%4,20249.16%1581.85%
2004 4,54453.75%3,84145.43%690.82%
2000 3,89452.53%3,23043.57%2893.90%
1996 3,04243.24%3,35447.68%6399.08%
1992 2,65638.13%2,56036.76%1,74925.11%
1988 3,24748.57%3,33849.93%1001.50%
1984 4,35260.02%2,81538.82%841.16%
1980 4,15355.21%2,60634.65%76310.14%
1976 3,92652.98%3,36745.43%1181.59%
1972 4,20260.34%2,57837.02%1842.64%
1968 4,13358.12%2,58636.37%3925.51%
1964 2,82839.82%4,26160.00%130.18%
1960 4,94463.47%2,82836.30%180.23%
1956 4,87562.68%2,75335.40%1491.92%
1952 5,62567.27%2,51430.06%2232.67%
1948 3,65952.44%3,03043.42%2894.14%
1944 3,95953.94%3,11942.49%2623.57%
1940 4,69655.33%3,64942.99%1431.68%
1936 3,36043.57%4,16353.98%1892.45%
1932 2,62835.04%4,37658.35%4956.60%
1928 4,09156.85%3,07542.73%300.42%
1924 3,54951.91%1,45821.33%1,83026.77%
1920 4,89269.92%2,01928.86%861.23%
1916 2,48457.90%1,76341.10%431.00%
1912 1,23730.76%1,84145.77%94423.47%
1908 2,23052.58%1,90744.97%1042.45%
1904 2,30352.81%1,89143.36%1673.83%
1900 2,33652.70%1,98344.73%1142.57%
1896 2,39153.78%1,95643.99%992.23%

Communities

Cities

Census-designated places

Other unincorporated communities

Townships

Population ranking

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

†county seat

RankCity/Town/etc.Municipal typePopulation (2020 Census)
1 Williamsburg City3,346
2† Marengo City2,435
3 North English (partially in Keokuk County )City1,065
4 Victor (partially in Poweshiek County )City875
5 Middle Amana CDP543
6 Amana CDP388
7 Conroy CDP252
8 Ladora City229
9 Parnell City194
10 South Amana CDP165
11 West Amana CDP140
t-12 Millersburg City135
t-12 Homestead CDP135
13 High Amana CDP113
14 East Amana CDP64

Education

The following public school districts have areas in Iowa County:

See also

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