Keokuk County, Iowa

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Keokuk County
Keokuk County, Iowa Courthouse.jpg
Courthouse in Sigourney is on the NRHP
Map of Iowa highlighting Keokuk County.svg
Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
Iowa in United States.svg
Iowa's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 41°20′10″N92°10′47″W / 41.33611°N 92.17972°W / 41.33611; -92.17972
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Iowa.svg  Iowa
FoundedFebruary 17, 1843
Named for Keokuk (Sauk leader)
Seat Sigourney
Largest citySigourney
Area
  Total580 sq mi (1,500 km2)
  Land579 sq mi (1,500 km2)
  Water0.7 sq mi (2 km2)  0.1%
Population
 (2020)
  Total10,033
  Estimate 
(2023)
9,914 Decrease2.svg
  Density17/sq mi (6.7/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district 2nd
Website www.keokukcountyia.com

Keokuk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 10,033. [1] The county seat is Sigourney. [2]

Contents

History

Keokuk (Sauk chief) by George Catlin Keokuk 2.jpg
Keokuk (Sauk chief) by George Catlin

Keokuk County was formed in 1837. It was named for Keokuk, the leader of the Sauk tribe, who advocated peace with the white settlers. In May 1843, the county opened for public settlement, with its judicial and regulatory duties assigned to the existing Washington County. Its governing structure was created in 1844, although the seat was not decided (for Sigourney) until 1856. [3]

Keokuk County is unusual in that it has two county fairs. The Keokuk County Fair is held in What Cheer [4] and immediately followed by the Keokuk County Expo [5] which is held in Sigourney.

The Keokuk County Courthouse was built in 1911, in Sigourney's Public Square Historic District. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1981. [6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 580 square miles (1,500 km2), of which 579 square miles (1,500 km2) is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2) (0.1%) is water. [7] The South Branch of the Skunk River drains the topography, flowing eastward through the lower portion of the county. [8]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1850 4,822
1860 13,271175.2%
1870 19,43446.4%
1880 21,2589.4%
1890 23,86212.2%
1900 24,9794.7%
1910 21,160−15.3%
1920 20,983−0.8%
1930 19,148−8.7%
1940 18,406−3.9%
1950 16,797−8.7%
1960 15,492−7.8%
1970 13,943−10.0%
1980 12,921−7.3%
1990 11,624−10.0%
2000 11,400−1.9%
2010 10,511−7.8%
2020 10,033−4.5%
2023 (est.)9,914 [9] −1.2%
US Decennial Census [10]
1790-1960 [11] 1900-1990 [12]
1990-2000 [13] 2010-2018 [14]
Population of Keokuk County from US census data KeokukCountyIowaPop2020.png
Population of Keokuk County from US census data

2020 census

2022 US Census population pyramid for Keokuk County from ACS 5-year estimates KeokukCountyIA2022PopPyr.png
2022 US Census population pyramid for Keokuk County from ACS 5-year estimates

The 2020 census recorded a population of 10,033 in the county, with a population density of

2010 census

The 2010 census recorded a population of 10,511 in the county, with a population density of

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States Census, [16] there were 11,400 people, 4,586 households, and 3,155 families in the county. The population density was 20 people per square mile (7.7 people/km2). There were 5,013 housing units at an average density of 9 units per square mile (3.5 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 99.00% White, 0.07% Black or African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 0.36% from two or more races. 0.54% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 4,586 households, out of which 30.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.00% were married couples living together, 6.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.20% were non-families. 27.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.99.

The county population contained 25.70% under the age of 18, 7.00% from 18 to 24, 25.50% from 25 to 44, 21.60% from 45 to 64, and 20.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 94.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $34,025, and the median income for a family was $41,818. Males had a median income of $28,306 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,120. About 7.50% of families and 10.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.90% of those under age 18 and 10.50% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

For most of its history, Keokuk County has backed Republican Party candidates in presidential elections, with Democratic Party candidates only winning the county in eight presidential elections from 1896 on. Bill Clinton is the most recent Democratic presidential candidate to win the county (1996), while in 2016 his wife, Hillary Clinton, had the worst performance by a Democrat since 1924, only winning 26.9 percent of the vote. 2016 Republican candidate Donald Trump made a significant gain compared to his party's 2012 candidate Mitt Romney.

United States presidential election results for Keokuk County, Iowa [17]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.%No.%No.%
2020 3,79771.60%1,41426.66%921.73%
2016 3,39068.00%1,34226.92%2535.08%
2012 2,84353.99%2,30343.73%1202.28%
2008 2,71250.58%2,51846.96%1322.46%
2004 3,11956.92%2,29441.86%671.22%
2000 2,57151.97%2,18144.09%1953.94%
1996 2,08040.78%2,54549.89%4769.33%
1992 1,98135.52%2,32941.76%1,26722.72%
1988 2,27843.56%2,89955.43%531.01%
1984 2,91351.50%2,64946.84%941.66%
1980 3,14552.64%2,39040.00%4407.36%
1976 2,92044.90%3,48253.54%1021.57%
1972 3,83158.35%2,61939.89%1151.75%
1968 3,58853.26%2,80741.67%3425.08%
1964 2,59735.08%4,79064.69%170.23%
1960 4,69757.88%3,40842.00%100.12%
1956 4,68056.13%3,64943.76%90.11%
1952 5,71264.20%3,13535.24%500.56%
1948 4,20149.57%4,11848.59%1561.84%
1944 4,64453.96%3,90045.32%620.72%
1940 5,39454.00%4,55245.57%420.42%
1936 4,49145.46%5,16252.26%2252.28%
1932 3,44236.74%5,83962.32%880.94%
1928 5,30458.23%3,77241.41%320.35%
1924 4,79551.36%2,56827.51%1,97321.13%
1920 6,20767.95%2,80030.65%1281.40%
1916 2,82252.18%2,48645.97%1001.85%
1912 1,36126.07%2,43446.63%1,42527.30%
1908 2,72850.71%2,45945.71%1933.59%
1904 3,07955.82%2,17239.38%2654.80%
1900 3,33954.32%2,66943.42%1392.26%
1896 3,16650.72%2,89146.32%1852.96%

Communities

Cities

Unincorporated communities

Townships

Population ranking

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

county seat

RankCity/Town/etc.Municipal typePopulation (2020 Census)
1 Sigourney City2,004
2 North English (mostly in Iowa County )City1,065
3 Keota City897
4 Hedrick City728
5 What Cheer City607
6 Richland City542
7 Keswick City242
8 South English City202
9 Ollie City201
10 Harper City118
11 Martinsburg City110
12 Webster City94
13 Kinross City80
14 Thornburg City45
15 Hayesville City41

Education

School districts include: [18]

Former school districts:

See also

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