Chickasaw County, Iowa
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2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 12,439 in the county, with a population density of . There were 5,679 housing units, of which 5,204 were occupied.2000 census
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 13,095 people, 5,192 households, and 3,644 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 26 people per square mile (10/km²). There were 5,593 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.75% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.05% Black
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or African American
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, 0.03% Native American
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, 0.27% Asian
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
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, 0.29% from other races
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, and 0.60% from two or more races. 0.63% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
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of any race.
There were 5,192 households out of which 31.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.70% were married couples
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living together, 6.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.80% were non-families. 26.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.10% under the age of 18, 6.90% from 18 to 24, 25.60% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 17.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 100.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,649, and the median income for a family was $44,306. Males had a median income of $30,099 versus $21,309 for females. The per capita income
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for the county was $18,237. About 5.90% of families and 8.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.90% of those under age 18 and 7.70% of those age 65 or over.
Chickasaw County posted the highest county unemployment rate in Iowa in the 2000 Census with 8% of the workforce unemployed. This figure, however, was still relatively low compared to the problems faced by many other counties in the Midwest.
Cities
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Ionia, Iowa Ionia is a city in Chickasaw County, Iowa, United States. The population was 277 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Ionia is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... Lawler, Iowa Lawler is a city in Chickasaw County, Iowa, United States. The population was 461 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lawler is located at .... Nashua, Iowa Nashua is a city in Chickasaw and Floyd counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 1,663 an increase of 45, or 2.8%, from 1,618 reported at the 2000 census... |
New Hampton, Iowa New Hampton is a city in Chickasaw County, Iowa, United States. The population was 3,692 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Chickasaw County.-Geography:New Hampton is located at .... North Washington, Iowa North Washington is a city in Chickasaw County, Iowa, United States. The population was 118 at the 2000 census.-Geography:North Washington is located at .... Protivin, Iowa Protivin is a city in Chickasaw and Howard counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 317 at the 2000 census. Early settlers named the city after the Bohemian town of Protivín in what is now the south of the Czech Republic.- History :... |
Townships
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Dresden Township, Chickasaw County, Iowa Dresden Township is one of twelve townships in Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 822.-Geography:Dresden Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements... Fredericksburg Township, Chickasaw County, Iowa Fredericksburg Township is one of twelve townships in Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 982.-Geography:Fredericksburg Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Fredericksburg... Jacksonville Township, Chickasaw County, Iowa Jacksonville Township is one of twelve townships in Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 504.-Geography:Jacksonville Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements... New Hampton Township, Chickasaw County, Iowa New Hampton Township is one of twelve townships in Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,065.-Geography:New Hampton Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, New Hampton... |
Richland Township, Chickasaw County, Iowa Richland Township is one of twelve townships in Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 369.-Geography:Richland Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements... Stapleton Township, Chickasaw County, Iowa Stapleton Township is one of twelve townships in Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 781.-Geography:Stapleton Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Lawler... Utica Township, Chickasaw County, Iowa Utica Township is one of twelve townships in Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 525.-Geography:Utica Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements... Washington Township, Chickasaw County, Iowa Washington Township is one of twelve townships in Chickasaw County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 954.-Geography:Washington Township covers an area of and contains two incorporated settlements: Alta Vista and North Washington... |
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Chickasaw County, Iowa
- The Chickasaw County Courthouse ArticleChickasaw County Courthouse (Iowa)The Chickasaw County Courthouse is an historic governmental building located at 8 East Prospect Street in New Hampton, Iowa. Built in 1929, it was designed in the Moderne or Art Deco styles of architecture by architects Ralston & Ralston. On July 2, 1981, it was added to the National Register of...