Calhoun 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 5,108 housing units, of which 4,242 were occupied.2000 census
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 11,115 people, 4,513 households, and 3,014 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 20 people per square mile (8/km²). There were 5,219 housing units at an average density of 9 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.06% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.69% Black
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or African American
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, 0.20% Native American
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, 0.18% Asian
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
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, 0.34% from other races
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, and 0.52% from two or more races. 0.90% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
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of any race.
There are 4,513 household
Household
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s out of which 27.80% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.90% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 6.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.20% were non-families. 30.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.10% under the age of 18, 6.40% from 18 to 24, 24.80% from 25 to 44, 23.70% from 45 to 64, and 22.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 98.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $33,286, and the median income for a family was $41,583. Males had a median income of $28,787 versus $20,095 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $17,498. 10.10% of the population and 7.10% of families were below the poverty
Poverty
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line. Out of the total population, 13.50% of those under the age of 18 and 8.50% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
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Lake City, Iowa Lake City is a city in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States, founded in 1856. The population was 1,787 at the 2000 census. The sign coming into town proudly proclaims that Lake City has "Everything but a Lake."... Lohrville, Iowa Lohrville is a city in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States. The population was 431 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lohrville is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... Lytton, Iowa Lytton is a city in Calhoun and Sac Counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 305 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lytton is located at .... |
Manson, Iowa Manson is a city in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,893 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Manson is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... Pomeroy, Iowa Pomeroy is a city in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States. The population was 662 at the 2010 census.- History :On July 6, 1893, Pomeroy was struck by a tornado that was later estimated to be F5 on the Fujita scale. With a damage path wide and long, the tornado destroyed about 80% of the homes in... Rinard, Iowa Rinard is a city in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States. The population was 72 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Rinard's longitude and latitude coordinatesin decimal form are 42.339095, -94.488007... |
Rockwell City, Iowa Rockwell City is a city in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,264 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Calhoun County.-Geography:Rockwell City is located at .... Somers, Iowa Somers is a city in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States. The population was 165 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Somers is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... Yetter, Iowa Yetter is a city in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States. The population was 36 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Yetter is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Townships
Calhoun County is divided into sixteen townshipsTownship (United States)
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Elm Grove Township, Calhoun County, Iowa Elm Grove Township is one of sixteen townships in Calhoun County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 213.-Geography:Elm Grove Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Yetter.-External links:* *... Garfield Township, Calhoun County, Iowa Garfield Township is one of sixteen townships in Calhoun County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 230.-Geography:Garfield Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Garfield.-External links:* *... Greenfield Township, Calhoun County, Iowa Greenfield Township is one of sixteen townships in Calhoun County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 275.-Geography:Greenfield Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Knierim.-External links:* *... Jackson Township, Calhoun County, Iowa Jackson Township is one of sixteen townships in Calhoun County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 225.-Geography:Jackson Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Cottonwood.-External links:* *... |
Lake Creek Township, Calhoun County, Iowa Lake Creek Township is one of sixteen townships in Calhoun County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 140.- Geography :Lake Creek Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Lake Creek.- External links :* *... Lincoln Township, Calhoun County, Iowa Lincoln Township is one of sixteen townships in Calhoun County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,150.-Geography:Lincoln Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Manson. According to the USGS, it contains four cemeteries: Hope, Rose Hill, Saint... Logan Township, Calhoun County, Iowa Logan Township is one of sixteen townships in Calhoun County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 142.-Geography:Logan Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: Logan Township, Piper and... Reading Township, Calhoun County, Iowa Reading Township is one of sixteen townships in Calhoun County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 588.-Geography:Reading Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Farnhamville. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Reading and Saint... |
Sherman Township, Calhoun County, Iowa Sherman Township is one of sixteen townships in Calhoun County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 461.-Geography:Sherman Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: Leith, Memorial Park and... Twin Lakes Township, Calhoun County, Iowa Twin Lakes Township is one of sixteen townships in Calhoun County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,434.-Geography:Twin Lakes Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Rockwell City. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Twin... Union Township, Calhoun County, Iowa Union Township is one of sixteen townships in Calhoun County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 573.-Geography:Union Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Lohrville. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Evergreen and... Williams Township, Calhoun County, Iowa Williams Township is one of sixteen townships in Calhoun County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 178.-Geography:Williams Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Saint John.-External links:* *... |
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Calhoun County, IowaNational Register of Historic Places listings in Calhoun County, IowaThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Calhoun County, Iowa.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Calhoun County, Iowa, United States...
- The Calhoun County Courthouse ArticleCalhoun County Courthouse (Iowa)The Calhoun County Courthouse, located in Rockwell City, Iowa, United States, was built in 1914. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981 as a part of the County Courthouses in Iowa Thematic Resource...