Benton County, Iowa
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2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 26,076 in the county, with a population density of . There were 11,095 housing units, of which 10,302 were occupied.2000 census
As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 25,308 people, 9,746 households, and 7,056 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 35 people per square mile (14/km²). There were 10,377 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile (6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.84% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.20% Black
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or African American
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, 0.15% Native American
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, 0.17% Asian
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
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, 0.11% from other races
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, and 0.52% from two or more races. 0.62% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
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of any race.
There were 9,746 households out of which 34.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.70% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.8 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $42,427, and the median income for a family was $49,701. Males had a median income of $35,044 versus $23,978 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $18,891. About 4.6% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.2% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.
Cities
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Keystone, Iowa Keystone is a city in Benton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 687 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Keystone is located at .... Luzerne, Iowa Luzerne is a city in Benton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 105 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Luzerne is located at .... Mount Auburn, Iowa Mount Auburn is a city in Benton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 160 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Mount Auburn is located at .... Newhall, Iowa Newhall is a city in Benton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 886 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Newhall is located at .... |
Norway, Iowa Norway is a city in Benton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 601 at the 2000 census. The city is about southwest of downtown Cedar Rapids. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area... Shellsburg, Iowa Shellsburg is a city in Benton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 938 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Shellsburg is located at .... Urbana, Iowa Urbana is a city in Benton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,019 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Urbana is located at .... |
Van Horne, Iowa Van Horne is a city in Benton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 716 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Van Horne is located at .... Vinton, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 5,257 in the city, with a population density of . There were 2,299 housing units, of which 2,187 were occupied.... Walford, Iowa Walford is a city in Benton and Linn counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 1,463 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Walford is located at .... |
Townships
Benton County is divided into twenty townshipsTownship (United States)
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Eden Township, Benton County, Iowa Eden Township is one of twenty townships in Benton County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 275.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Eden Township covers an area of 35.51 square miles .... Eldorado Township, Benton County, Iowa Eldorado Township is one of twenty townships in Benton County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,240.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Eldorado Township covers an area of 35.6 square miles .-Adjacent townships:* Eden Township * Canton Township * Fremont... Florence Township, Benton County, Iowa Florence Township is one of twenty townships in Benton County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,258.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Florence Township covers an area of 36.33 square miles .-Adjacent townships:* Fremont Township * Clinton Township, Linn... Fremont Township, Benton County, Iowa Fremont Township is one of twenty townships in Benton County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,736.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Fremont Township covers an area of 36.23 square miles .-Adjacent townships:* Canton Township * Fayette Township, Linn... Harrison Township, Benton County, Iowa Harrison Township is one of twenty townships in Benton County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 354.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Harrison Township covers an area of 27.05 square miles ; of this, 26.57 square miles is land and 0.48 square miles... |
Homer Township, Benton County, Iowa Homer Township is one of twenty townships in Benton County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 222.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Homer Township covers an area of 35.8 square miles .... Iowa Township, Benton County, Iowa Iowa Township is one of twenty townships in Benton County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 423.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Iowa Township covers an area of 32.81 square miles ; of this, 32.74 square miles is land and 0.07 square miles... Jackson Township, Benton County, Iowa Jackson Township is one of twenty townships in Benton County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 710.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Jackson Township covers an area of 36.04 square miles ; of this, 36 square miles is land and 0.04 square miles Jackson... Kane Township, Benton County, Iowa Kane Township is one of twenty townships in Benton County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 944.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Kane Township covers an area of 35.59 square miles .... Leroy Township, Benton County, Iowa Leroy Township is one of twenty townships in Benton County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,099.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Leroy Township covers an area of 35.78 square miles ; of this, 35.7 square miles is land and 0.08 square miles Leroy... |
Monroe Township, Benton County, Iowa Monroe Township is one of twenty townships in Benton County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 259.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Monroe Township covers an area of 36.31 square miles ; of this, 36.3 square miles is land and 0.01 square miles Monroe... Polk Township, Benton County, Iowa Polk Township is one of twenty townships in Benton County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,803.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Polk Township covers an area of 45.56 square miles ; of this, 45.47 square miles is land and 0.09 square miles... Taylor Township, Benton County, Iowa Taylor Township is one of twenty townships in Benton County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 781.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Taylor Township covers an area of 36.7 square miles ; of this, 36.13 square miles is land and 0.56 square miles Taylor... Union Township, Benton County, Iowa Union Township is one of twenty townships in Benton County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 996.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Union Township covers an area of 35.88 square miles .... |
See also
- Benton County Courthouse (Iowa)Benton County Courthouse (Iowa)The Benton County Courthouse, located in Vinton, Iowa, United States, was built in 1906. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976 as a part of the County Courthouses in Iowa Thematic Resource...
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Benton County, IowaNational Register of Historic Places listings in Benton County, IowaThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Benton County, Iowa.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Benton County, Iowa, United States...