Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
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2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 44,151 in the county, with a population density of . There were 22,163 housing units, of which 19,350 were occupied.2000 census
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 46,447 people, 19,374 households, and 12,399 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 82 people per square mile (32/km²). There were 21,488 housing units at an average density of 38 per square mile (15/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.26% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.80% Black
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or African American
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, 0.17% Native American
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, 0.70% Asian
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
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, 0.88% from other races
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, and 1.16% from two or more races. 2.78% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
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of any race.
There were 19,374 households out of which 29.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.90% were married couples
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living together, 9.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.00% were non-families. 30.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.80% under the age of 18, 9.00% from 18 to 24, 26.40% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 17.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 92.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,867, and the median income for a family was $46,099. Males had a median income of $31,790 versus $21,781 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $19,184. About 5.90% of families and 8.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.10% of those under age 18 and 8.60% of those age 65 or over.
Cities
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Meservey, Iowa Meservey is a city in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States. The population was 252 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:... Nora Springs, Iowa Nora Springs is a city in Cerro Gordo and Floyd Counties in the U.S. state of Iowa, along the Shell Rock River. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 1,532.... Plymouth, Iowa Plymouth is a city in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States, along the Shell Rock River. The population was 429 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Plymouth is located at .... |
Rock Falls, Iowa Rock Falls is a city in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States, along the Shell Rock River. The population was 170 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Rock Falls is located at .... Rockwell, Iowa Rockwell is a city in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States. The population was 989 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Rockwell is located at .... Swaledale, Iowa Swaledale is a city in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States. The population was 174 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Swaledale is located at .... |
Thornton, Iowa Thornton is a city in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States. The population was 422 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Thornton is located at .... Ventura, Iowa Ventura is a city in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States. The population was 670 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Ventura is located at .... |
Townships
Cerro Gordo County is divided into sixteen townshipsTownship (United States)
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Geneseo Township, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa Geneseo Township is one of sixteen townships in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,206.-Geography:... Grant Township, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa Grant Township is one of sixteen townships in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 354.Grant Township was the site of the airplane crash north of the city of Clear Lake, in which rock and roll stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. "The Big Bopper"... Grimes Township, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa Grimes Township is one of sixteen townships in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 851.-Geography:Grimes Township covers an area of and contains two incorporated settlements: all of Meservey and most of Thornton... Lake Township, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa Lake Township is one of sixteen townships in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 345.-Geography:Lake Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Memorial Park... |
Lime Creek Township, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa Lime Creek Township is one of sixteen townships in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 629.-Geography:Lime Creek Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. Mason City, the county seat, borders it to the south.-External links:* *... Lincoln Township, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa Lincoln Township is one of sixteen townships in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 277.-Geography:Lincoln Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Lincoln. The southeast corner of... Mason Township, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa Mason Township is one of sixteen townships in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 464.-Geography:Mason Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. It is the smallest township in area in the county. Mason City, the county seat, borders... Mount Vernon Township, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa Mount Vernon Township is one of sixteen townships in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 351.-Geography:... |
Owen Township, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa Owen Township is one of sixteen townships in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 317.-Geography:Owen Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Owen's Grove.-External links:* *... Pleasant Valley Township, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa Pleasant Valley Township is one of sixteen townships in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 494.-Geography:... Portland Township, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa Portland Township is one of sixteen townships in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 331.-Geography:Portland Township covers an area of and contains a very small part of the city of Nora Springs . The county seat, Mason City, borders the township to the... Union Township, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa Union Township is one of sixteen townships in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 185.-Geography:Union Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements.-External links:* *... |
Unincorporated communities
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