Cherokee County, Iowa
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2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 12,072 in the county, with a population density of . There were 5,777 housing units, of which 5,207 were occupied.2000 census
As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 13,035 people, 5,378 households, and 3,597 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 23 people per square mile (9/km²). There were 5,850 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.33% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.31% Black
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or African American
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, 0.16% Native American
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, 0.43% Asian
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, 0.37% from other races
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, and 0.40% from two or more races. 0.95% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
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of any race.
There were 5,378 households out of which 29.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.30% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 6.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.10% were non-families. 29.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the county the population was spread out with 24.60% under the age of 18, 6.80% from 18 to 24, 24.00% from 25 to 44, 24.30% from 45 to 64, and 20.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 97.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,142, and the median income for a family was $42,897. Males had a median income of $29,612 versus $21,181 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $17,934. About 5.50% of families and 7.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.70% of those under age 18 and 5.70% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
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Cleghorn, Iowa Cleghorn is a city in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States. The population was 250 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Cleghorn is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... Larrabee, Iowa Larrabee is a city in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States.-Geography:Larrabee is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:... |
Marcus, Iowa Marcus is a city in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,139 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Marcus is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... Meriden, Iowa Meriden is a city in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States. The population was 184 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Meriden is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Quimby, Iowa Quimby is a city in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States. The population was 368 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Quimby is located at... Washta, Iowa Washta is a city in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States. The population was 282 at the 2000 census. It holds the distinction of being "The Coldest Spot in Iowa," having recorded a temperature of 47 degrees below zero without wind chill on January 12, 1912.... |
Townships
Cherokee County is divided into sixteen townshipsTownship (United States)
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Diamond Township, Cherokee County, Iowa Diamond Township is one of sixteen townships in Cherokee County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 215.-Geography:Diamond Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Diamond.-External links:* *... Grand Meadow Township, Cherokee County, Iowa Grand Meadow Township is one of sixteen townships in Cherokee County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 210.-Geography:Grand Meadow Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Grand Meadow.-External... Liberty Township, Cherokee County, Iowa Liberty Township is one of sixteen townships in Cherokee County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 219.-Geography:Liberty Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Liberty.-External links:* *... Marcus Township, Cherokee County, Iowa Marcus Township is one of sixteen townships in Cherokee County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,311.-Geography:Marcus Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Marcus. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Holy Name and... |
Pilot Township, Cherokee County, Iowa Pilot Township is one of sixteen townships in Cherokee County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 303.-Geography:Pilot Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Good Hope and West Point.-External... Pitcher Township, Cherokee County, Iowa Pitcher Township is one of sixteen townships in Cherokee County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,292.-Geography:Pitcher Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Aurelia. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Pleasant Hill.-External... Rock Township, Cherokee County, Iowa Rock Township is one of sixteen townships in Cherokee County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 216.-Geography:Rock Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Rock Township.-External links:* *... Sheridan Township, Cherokee County, Iowa Sheridan Township is one of sixteen townships in Cherokee County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 716.-Geography:Sheridan Township covers an area of and contains two incorporated settlements: Cleghorn and Meriden. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Mary Hill... |
Silver Township, Cherokee County, Iowa Silver Township is one of sixteen townships in Cherokee County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 262.-Geography:Silver Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Silver.-External links:* *... Spring Township, Cherokee County, Iowa Spring Township is one of sixteen townships in Cherokee County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 163.-Geography:Spring Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Spring and Spring Township.-External... Tilden Township, Cherokee County, Iowa Tilden Township is one of sixteen townships in Cherokee County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 194.-History:Tilden Township was named after Joseph White Tilden a pioneer who emigrated first from Lebanon, Connecticut, to Forest Lake, Pennsylvania, to Springfield, Illinois,... Willow Township, Cherokee County, Iowa Willow Township is one of sixteen townships in Cherokee County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 845.-Geography:Willow Township covers an area of and contains two incorporated settlements: Quimby and Washta. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Grandview and... |
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Cherokee County, Iowa