Adams County, Iowa
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2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 4,029 in the county, with a population density of . There were 2,010 housing units, of which 1,715 were occupied.2000 census
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 4,482 people, 1,867 households, and 1,235 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 11 people per square mile (4/km²). There were 2,109 housing units at an average density of 5 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.91% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.07% Black
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or African American
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, 0.45% Native American
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, 0.18% Asian
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, 0.04% from other races
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, and 0.36% from two or more races. 0.58% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
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of any race.
There were 1,867 households out of which 28.00% had child
Child
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ren under the age of 18 living with them, 58.00% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 5.50% had a female
Female
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householder with no husband
Husband
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present, and 33.80% were non-families. 30.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.90% under the age of 18, 6.30% from 18 to 24, 24.10% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 21.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 96.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,453, and the median income for a family was $40,030. Males had a median income of $26,510 versus $20,645 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $15,550. About 6.40% of families and 9.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.40% of those under age 18 and 11.10% of those age 65 or over.
Cities
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Lenox, Iowa Lenox is a city in Adams and Taylor counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 1,401 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lenox is located at .... Nodaway, Iowa Nodaway is a city in Nodaway Township, Adams County, Iowa, United States. The population was 132 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Nodaway is located at .... |
Prescott, Iowa Prescott is a city in Prescott Township, Adams County, Iowa, United States. The population was 266 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Prescott is located at .... |
Townships
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Jasper Township, Adams County, Iowa Jasper Township is one of twelve townships in Adams County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 419.-Geography:Jasper Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains five cemeteries: Brooks, Calvary, Oak Hill, Old Brooks... Lincoln Township, Adams County, Iowa Lincoln Township is one of twelve townships in Adams County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 93.-Geography:Lincoln Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Lincoln Center and Strand.-External... Mercer Township, Adams County, Iowa Mercer Township is one of twelve townships in Adams County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 176.-Geography:Mercer Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements.-External links:* *... Nodaway Township, Adams County, Iowa Nodaway Township is one of twelve townships in Adams County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 283.-Geography:Nodaway Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Nodaway. According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: Baldwin, Methodist Grove and... |
Prescott Township, Adams County, Iowa Prescott Township is one of twelve townships in Adams County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 433.Prescott Township was formed in 1873 from the formerly named Queen City Township, to which a portion of Quincy Township was also annexed.... Quincy Township, Adams County, Iowa Quincy Township is one of twelve townships in Adams County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1979.-Geography:Quincy Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Corning . According to the USGS, it contains five cemeteries: Oakland, Old Queen City,... Union Township, Adams County, Iowa Union Township is one of twelve townships in Adams County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 162.-Geography:Union Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Summit.-External links:* *... Washington Township, Adams County, Iowa Washington Township is one of twelve townships in Adams County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 152.-Geography:Washington Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains four cemeteries: Forest Hill, Homan, Mount Etna... |
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Adams County, Iowa