Appanoose County, Iowa
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2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 12,884 in the county, with a population density of . There were 6,633 housing units, of which 5,627 were occupied.2000 census
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 13,721 people, 5,779 households, and 3,802 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 28 people per square mile (11/km²). There were 6,697 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.16% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.42% Black
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or African American
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, 0.17% Native American
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, 0.26% Asian
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
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, 0.27% from other races
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, and 0.71% from two or more races. 0.98% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
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of any race.
There were 5,779 households out of which 28.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.10% were married couples
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living together, 8.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.20% were non-families. 29.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.40% 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 2.89.
23.70% of the people are under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 25.10% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 20.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 91.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $28,612, and the median income for a family was $35,980. Males had a median income of $27,449 versus $20,452 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $14,644. About 10.10% of families and 14.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.00% of those under age 18 and 14.10% of those age 65 or over.
Cities
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Moravia, Iowa Moravia is a city in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States. The population was 713 at the 2000 census.-History:Moravia is named for the religious faith. Moravian families left Salem, North Carolina in 1849 to start a colony in the west. Money was sent to purchase forty acres of land for a town site... Moulton, Iowa Moulton is a city in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States. The population was 658 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Moulton is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... Mystic, Iowa Mystic is a city in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States. The population was 588 at the 2000 census.-History:At the end of the 19th century, "the valley of Walnut Creek was one continuous mining camp, known under different names, Jerome, Diamond, Mystic, Clarksdale, Rathbun and Darby" . A. M... |
Numa, Iowa Numa is a city in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States. The population was 82 in the 2010 census, a decline from 109 in the 2000 census.-Geography:Numa's longitude and latitude coordinatesin decimal form are 40.685566, −92.978596... Plano, Iowa Plano is a city in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States. The population was 58 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Plano is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... Rathbun, Iowa Rathbun is a city in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States. The population was 88 at the 2000 census.-History:Incorporated in 1897, Rathbun was established in 1892 as a mining town.... |
Udell, Iowa Udell is a city in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States. The population was 58 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Udell is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... Unionville, Iowa Unionville is a city in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States. The population was 127 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Unionville is located at .... |
Townships
Appanoose County is divided into seventeen townshipsTownship (United States)
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Independence Township, Appanoose County, Iowa Independence Township is one of eighteen townships in Appanoose County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 252.In 1957 William Chadwick, Appanoose County justice of peace, plotted the village of Milledgeville along the east bank of the Chariton River.North Bend Church and the... Johns Township, Appanoose County, Iowa Johns Township is one of eighteen townships in Appanoose County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 339.-Geography:Johns Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Plano. According to the USGS, it contains five cemeteries: Concord, Crossroads,... Lincoln Township, Appanoose County, Iowa Lincoln Township is one of eighteen townships in Appanoose County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 221.-Geography:Lincoln Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: Farmers, Jerome and... Pleasant Township, Appanoose County, Iowa Pleasant Township is one of eighteen townships in Appanoose County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 837.-Geography:Pleasant Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Cincinnati... Sharon Township, Appanoose County, Iowa Sharon Township is one of eighteen townships in Appanoose County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 220.-Geography:Sharon Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains five cemeteries: Brannon, Mount Ararat, Perjue,... |
Taylor Township, Appanoose County, Iowa Taylor Township is one of eighteen townships in Appanoose County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 926.-Geography:Taylor Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Moravia. According to the USGS, it contains five cemeteries: Denny, Fairview,... Udell Township, Appanoose County, Iowa Udell Township is one of eighteen townships in Appanoose County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 387.-Geography:Udell Township covers an area of and contains two incorporated settlements: Udell and Unionville. According to the USGS, it contains five cemeteries: Clancy,... Union Township, Appanoose County, Iowa Union Township is one of eighteen townships in Appanoose County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 152.-Geography:Union Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: Albany, Knapp and Sales.-External... Vermillion Township, Appanoose County, Iowa Vermillion Township is one of eighteen townships in Appanoose County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 815.-Geography:Vermillion Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: Dale, Jewish and... Walnut Township, Appanoose County, Iowa Walnut Township is one of eighteen townships in Appanoose County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1043.-Geography:Walnut Township covers an area of and contains two incorporated settlements: Mystic and Rathbun. According to the USGS, it contains six cemeteries: Bohm, Elgin,... |
Washington Township, Appanoose County, Iowa Washington Township is one of seventeen townships in Appanoose County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 804.-Geography:Washington Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Moulton. According to the USGS, it contains six cemeteries: Garland, Hardin,... Wells Township, Appanoose County, Iowa Wells Township is one of seventeen townships in Appanoose County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 249.-Geography:Wells Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains five cemeteries: Croft, Davis, Hilltown, Kerby and... |
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Appanoose County, IowaNational Register of Historic Places listings in Appanoose County, IowaThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Appanoose County, Iowa.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States...
- The Appanoose County Courthouse ArticleAppanoose County CourthouseThe Appanoose County Courthouse is located in the center of the Courthouse Square Historic District in the county seat of Centerville, Iowa. The architects were Smith and Gage of Des Moines, Iowa. In February 1903 the contract, exclusive of heating and plumbing, was awarded to William Peatman,...