Warren County, Iowa

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Warren County
Warren County Iowa new courthouse.jpg
New courthouse under construction as of Dec 2021
Map of Iowa highlighting Warren County.svg
Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
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Iowa's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 41°20′N93°34′W / 41.33°N 93.56°W / 41.33; -93.56
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Iowa.svg  Iowa
Founded1846
Named for Joseph Warren
Seat Indianola
Largest cityIndianola
Area
  Total573 sq mi (1,480 km2)
  Land570 sq mi (1,500 km2)
  Water3.5 sq mi (9 km2)  0.6%
Population
 (2020)
  Total52,403
  Density91/sq mi (35/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district 1st
Website www.warrencountyia.org

Warren County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 52,403. [1] The county seat is Indianola. [2]

Contents

Warren County is included in the Des Moines West Des Moines, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area. [3]

History

Warren County was formed in 1846. It was named after General Joseph Warren, a hero in the American Revolutionary War. [4] The present Warren County Court House was opened in 1939. [5]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 573 square miles (1,480 km2), of which 570 square miles (1,500 km2) is land and 3.5 square miles (9.1 km2) (0.6%) is water. [6]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1850 961
1860 10,281969.8%
1870 17,98074.9%
1880 19,5788.9%
1890 18,269−6.7%
1900 20,37611.5%
1910 18,194−10.7%
1920 18,047−0.8%
1930 17,700−1.9%
1940 17,6950.0%
1950 17,7580.4%
1960 20,82917.3%
1970 27,43231.7%
1980 34,87827.1%
1990 36,0333.3%
2000 40,67112.9%
2010 46,22513.7%
2020 52,40313.4%
2023 (est.)55,205 [7] 5.3%
U.S. Decennial Census [8]
1790-1960 [9] 1900-1990 [10]
1990-2000 [11] 2010-2018 [12]
Population of Warren County from US census data WarrenCountyIowaPop2020.png
Population of Warren County from US census data

2020 census

2022 US Census population pyramid for Warren County from ACS 5-year estimates WarrenCountyIA2022PopPyr.png
2022 US Census population pyramid for Warren County from ACS 5-year estimates

The 2020 census recorded a population of 52,403 in the county, with a population density of

Warren County Racial Composition [13]
RaceNum.Perc.
White (NH)47,89791.4%
Black or African American (NH)4520.9%
Native American (NH)800.2%
Asian (NH)3800.73%
Pacific Islander (NH)170.03%
Other/Mixed (NH)1,9193.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1,6583.2%

2010 census

The 2010 census recorded a population of 46,225 in the county, with a population density of

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 40,671 people, 14,708 households, and 11,207 families in the county. The population density was 71 inhabitants per square mile (27/km2). There were 15,289 housing units at an average density of 27 per square mile (10/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.08% White, 0.27% Black or African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. 1.08%. [15] were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 14,708 households 37.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.50% were married couples living together, 8.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.80% were non-families. 19.90% of households were one person and 8.70% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.05.

The age distribution was 27.00% under the age of 18, 9.70% from 18 to 24, 28.20% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 11.80% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.80 males.

The median household income was $50,349 and the median family income was $56,344. Males had a median income of $36,983 versus $26,768 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,558. About 3.70% of families and 5.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.40% of those under age 18 and 5.20% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

Cities

Unincorporated communities

Townships

Warren County has sixteen townships: [19]

Population ranking

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

county seat

RankCity/Town/etc.Municipal typePopulation (2020 Census)
1 Des Moines (mostly in Polk County )City214,133
2 West Des Moines (partially in Dallas and Polk Counties)City68,723
3 Indianola City15,833
4 Norwalk (partially in Polk County)City12,799
5 Carlisle (partially in Polk County)City4,160
6 Milo City778
7 Hartford City733
8 New Virginia City498
9 Cumming City436
10 Martensdale City421
11 Lacona City345
12 Ackworth City115
13 St. Marys City108
14 Spring Hill City68
15 Sandyville City58
16 Bevington (partially in Madison County )City57

Politics

United States presidential election results for Warren County, Iowa [20]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.%No.%No.%
2020 17,78257.29%12,57440.51%6832.20%
2016 14,81454.26%10,41138.14%2,0757.60%
2012 13,05250.06%12,55148.14%4691.80%
2008 12,14448.79%12,29949.42%4461.79%
2004 12,16052.75%10,73046.54%1630.71%
2000 9,62148.95%9,52148.45%5112.60%
1996 6,90539.52%9,12052.20%1,4478.28%
1992 7,24237.80%8,61244.95%3,30317.24%
1988 6,42439.82%9,62759.68%800.50%
1984 8,27749.95%8,17149.31%1220.74%
1980 7,36047.43%6,61042.59%1,5499.98%
1976 6,09943.23%7,65354.25%3562.52%
1972 7,33257.26%5,14340.17%3292.57%
1968 5,61950.30%4,61341.29%9398.41%
1964 3,67935.54%6,63964.14%330.32%
1960 6,01359.25%4,13640.75%00.00%
1956 5,43059.19%3,72940.65%150.16%
1952 5,91165.55%3,04233.74%640.71%
1948 3,87650.97%3,48145.77%2483.26%
1944 4,26655.83%3,31943.44%560.73%
1940 5,01656.21%3,85643.21%510.57%
1936 4,64252.72%4,01145.55%1521.73%
1932 3,72550.28%3,54247.81%1411.90%
1928 5,29469.74%2,23929.50%580.76%
1924 4,68362.08%1,27416.89%1,58621.03%
1920 5,32370.51%2,06627.37%1602.12%
1916 2,18252.21%1,91045.70%872.08%
1912 1,38634.21%1,39634.46%1,26931.33%
1908 2,58958.59%1,64537.23%1854.19%
1904 2,93866.20%1,19126.84%3096.96%
1900 2,96659.15%1,87637.42%1723.43%
1896 2,82655.27%2,21443.30%731.43%

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