Boone County, Iowa
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2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 26,306 in the county, with a population density of . There were 11,756 housing units, of which 10,728 were occupied.2000 census
As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 26,224 people, 10,374 households, and 7,137 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 46 people per square mile (18/km²). There were 10,968 housing units at an average density of 19 per square mile (7/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.53% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.36% Black
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or African American
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, 0.20% Native American
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, 0.22% Asian
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, 0.26% from other races
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, and 0.43% from two or more races. 0.83% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
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of any race.
There were 10,374 households out of which 31.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.00% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 7.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.20% were non-families. 26.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the county the population was spread out with 24.80% under the age of 18, 8.40% from 18 to 24, 27.10% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 16.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 95.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $40,763, and the median income for a family was $49,346. Males had a median income of $32,504 versus $23,838 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $19,943. About 4.50% of families and 7.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.00% of those under age 18 and 5.90% of those age 65 or over.
Cities
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Boxholm, Iowa Boxholm is a city in Grant Township, Boone County, Iowa, United States. The population was 215 at the 2000 census. It is part of the 'Boone, Iowa Micropolitan Statistical Area', which is a part of the larger 'Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area'.... Fraser, Iowa Fraser is a city in Dodge Township, Boone County, Iowa, United States. The population was 137 at the 2000 census. It is part of the 'Boone, Iowa Micropolitan Statistical Area', which is a part of the larger 'Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area'... Luther, Iowa Luther is a city in Worth Township, Boone County, Iowa, United States. The population was 158 at the 2000 census. It is part of the 'Boone, Iowa Micropolitan Statistical Area', which is a part of the larger 'Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area'.... |
Madrid, Iowa Madrid is a city in Douglas Township, Boone County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,264 at the 2000 census. It is part of the 'Boone, Iowa Micropolitan Statistical Area', which is a part of the larger 'Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area'.... Ogden, Iowa Ogden is a city in Yell Township, Boone County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,023 at the 2000 census. It is part of the 'Boone, Iowa Micropolitan Statistical Area', which is a part of the larger 'Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area'.... Woodward, Iowa As of the census of 2000, there were 1,200 people, 490 households, and 309 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,319.1 people per square mile . There were 528 housing units at an average density of 580.4 per square mile... (partial) |
Pilot Mound, Iowa Pilot Mound is a city in Pilot Mound Township, Boone County, Iowa, United States. The population was 215 at the 2000 census. It is part of the 'Boone, Iowa Micropolitan Statistical Area', which is a part of the larger 'Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area'.-Geography:Pilot Mound is located at... Sheldahl, Iowa Sheldahl is a city in Polk, and Story counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 336 at the 2000 census.The Boone County portion of Sheldahl is part of the Boone Micropolitan Statistical Area, while the Story County portion is part of the Ames Metropolitan Statistical Area. Together,... |
Other places
- JordanJordan, IowaJordan is an unincorporated community in Boone County, Iowa, United States. As of 2000 the population was listed as 13.Jordan was hit by a massive tornado on June 13, 1976. The tornado was rated an F-5 by the National Weather Service, and the National Climate Data Center indicated that the damage...
- Logansport
- Mackey
- Moingona
- Zenorsville
Townships
Boone County is divided into seventeen townshipsTownship (United States)
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Dodge Township, Boone County, Iowa Dodge Township is one of seventeen townships in Boone County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 540.-Geography:Dodge Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Fraser. According to the USGS, it contains four cemeteries: Boone County Farm, Leininger,... Douglas Township, Boone County, Iowa Douglas Township is one of seventeen townships in Boone County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,344.-Geography:Douglas Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Madrid. According to the USGS, it contains four cemeteries: Cassel, Dalander,... Garden Township, Boone County, Iowa Garden Township is one of seventeen townships in Boone County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,022.-Geography:Garden Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Garden Prairie and... Grant Township, Boone County, Iowa Grant Township is one of seventeen townships in Boone County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 408.-Geography:Grant Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Boxholm. According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: Lawn, Renner and... Harrison Township, Boone County, Iowa Harrison Township is one of seventeen townships in Boone County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 368.-Geography:Harrison Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: Mackey, Saint Paul's Lutheran... |
Jackson Township, Boone County, Iowa Jackson Township is one of seventeen townships in Boone County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 582.-Geography:Jackson Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Mitchell.-External links:* *... Marcy Township, Boone County, Iowa Marcy Township is one of seventeen townships in Boone County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,137.-Geography:Marcy Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains seven cemeteries: Glenwood, Holloway, Oakwood,... Peoples Township, Boone County, Iowa Peoples Township is one of seventeen townships in Boone County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 346.-Geography:Peoples Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Peoples and Peoples.-External... Pilot Mound Township, Boone County, Iowa Pilot Mound Township is one of seventeen townships in Boone County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 400.-Geography:Pilot Mound Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Pilot Mound. According to the USGS, it contains four cemeteries: Bethel Owen,... Union Township, Boone County, Iowa Union Township is one of seventeen townships in Boone County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 503.-Geography:Union Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Berkley. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Fairview and Moore.-External... |
Worth Township, Boone County, Iowa Worth Township is one of seventeen townships in Boone County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 655.-Geography:Worth Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Luther. According to the USGS, it contains four cemeteries: Hull, James Gildea, Sarah... Yell Township, Boone County, Iowa Yell Township is one of seventeen townships in Boone County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,273.-Geography:Yell Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Ogden. According to the USGS, it contains six cemeteries: Bluff Creek, Buckley, Hickory... |
See also
- Boone County Courthouse (Iowa)Boone County Courthouse (Iowa)The Boone County Courthouse, located in Boone, Iowa, United States, was built in 1917. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981 as a part of the County Courthouses in Iowa Thematic Resource...
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Boone County, IowaNational Register of Historic Places listings in Boone County, IowaThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Boone County, Iowa.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Boone County, Iowa, United States...