Butler County, Iowa
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2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 14,867 in the county, with a population density of . There were 6,682 housing units, of which 6,120 were occupied.2000 census
Census
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of 2000, there were 15,305 people, 6,175 households, and 4,470 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 26 people per square mile (10/km²). There were 6,578 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.95% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.08% Black
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or African American
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, 0.05% Native American
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, 0.20% Asian
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
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, 0.16% from other races
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, and 0.53% from two or more races. 0.58% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
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of any race.
There were 6,175 households out of which 30.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.80% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 6.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.60% were non-families. 25.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the county the population was spread out with 24.40% under the age of 18, 6.40% from 18 to 24, 24.90% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 20.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 96.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,883, and the median income for a family was $42,209. Males had a median income of $30,356 versus $20,864 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $17,036. About 6.50% of families and 8.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.80% of those under age 18 and 9.40% of those age 65 or over.
Cities
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Bristow, Iowa Bristow is a city in Butler County, Iowa, United States. The population was 202 at the 2000 census. Bristow is the hometown of Ed Yost.-Geography:Bristow is located at .... Clarksville, Iowa Clarksville is a city in Butler County, Iowa, United States, along the Shell Rock River. The population was 1,441 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Clarksville is located at 42°46'58" North, 92°40'11" West .... Dumont, Iowa Dumont is a city in Butler County, Iowa, United States. The population was 676 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Dumont is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Greene, Iowa Greene is a city in Butler County, Iowa, along the Shell Rock River, and along Butler County's northern border, where Butler and Floyd counties meet. The population was 1,099 at the 2000 census... New Hartford, Iowa New Hartford is a city in Butler County, Iowa, United States. The population was 516 at the 2010 census. It is the hometown of U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa.-Geography:... |
Parkersburg, Iowa Parkersburg is a city in Butler County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,870 in the 2010 census, a decline from 1,889 in the 2000 census. Parkersburg, although not the county seat, has the highest population of all the cities in Butler County.... Shell Rock, Iowa Shell Rock is a city in Butler County, Iowa, United States, along the Shell Rock River. The population was 1,298 at the 2000 census. The city is located along the county's eastern border, between Butler and Bremer counties.-Geography:... |
Townships
Butler County is divided into sixteen townshipsTownship (United States)
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Coldwater Township, Butler County, Iowa Coldwater Township is one of sixteen townships in Butler County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,427.-Geography:Coldwater Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Greene... Dayton Township, Butler County, Iowa Dayton Township is one of sixteen townships in Butler County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 323.-Geography:Dayton Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Coldwater.-External links:* *... Fremont Township, Butler County, Iowa Fremont Township is one of sixteen townships in Butler County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 382.-Geography:Fremont Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Pleasant Hill and Pleasant... Jackson Township, Butler County, Iowa Jackson Township is one of sixteen townships in Butler County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 691.-Geography:Jackson Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: Allison, Butler County Poor Farm... |
Jefferson Township, Butler County, Iowa Jefferson Township is one of sixteen townships in Butler County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 315.-Geography:Jefferson Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: Butler Center, Coster and New... Madison Township, Butler County, Iowa Madison Township is one of sixteen townships in Butler County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 353.-Geography:Madison Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Madison.-External links:* *... Monroe Township, Butler County, Iowa Monroe Township is one of sixteen townships in Butler County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,637.-Geography:Monroe Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Aplington. According to the USGS, it contains five cemeteries: Bethel Reform, Monroe... Pittsford Township, Butler County, Iowa Pittsford Township is one of sixteen townships in Butler County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 994.-Geography:Pittsford Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Dumont. According to the USGS, it contains six cemeteries: Dumont, Harlan, Needham,... |
Ripley Township, Butler County, Iowa Ripley Township is one of sixteen townships in Butler County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 266.-Geography:Ripley Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Hitesville.-External links:* *... Shell Rock Township, Butler County, Iowa Shell Rock Township is one of sixteen townships in Butler County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,673.-Geography:Shell Rock Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Shell Rock. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Riverside.-External... Washington Township, Butler County, Iowa Washington Township is one of sixteen townships in Butler County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 377.-Geography:Washington Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Memorial Park and Washington... West Point Township, Butler County, Iowa West Point Township is one of sixteen townships in Butler County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,474.-Geography:... |
Unincorporated communities
- AustinvilleAustinville, IowaAustinville is an unincorporated community in southwestern Butler County, Iowa, United States. It lies along Iowa Highway 57 southwest of the city of Allison, the county seat of Butler County. Its elevation is 1,001 feet . Although Austinville is unincorporated, it has a post office with...
- KesleyKesley, IowaKesley is an unincorporated community in southwestern Butler County, Iowa, United States. It lies along local roads southwest of the city of Allison, the county seat of Butler County. Its elevation is 1,001 feet . Although Kesley is unincorporated, it has a post office with the ZIP code of...
- SinclairSinclair, IowaSinclair is an unincorporated community in Butler County, Iowa, United States. It was a frequent stop for the Underground Railroad during and before the American Civil War. The town was founded in 1843. Prior to the founding of the town it was nothing more than a railroad stop. Throughout the...
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Butler County, Iowa