Decatur County, Iowa
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2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 8,457 in the county, with a population density of . There were 3,834 housing units, of which 3,223 were occupied.2000 census
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 8,689 people, 3,337 households, and 2,149 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 16 people per square mile (6/km²). There were 3,833 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.46% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.98% Black
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or African American
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, 0.24% Native American
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, 0.63% Asian
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, 0.12% Pacific Islander
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, 0.46% from other races
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, and 1.12% from two or more races. 1.70% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
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of any race.
There were 3,337 households out of which 28.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.30% were married couples
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living together, 7.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.60% were non-families. 30.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.00% under the age of 18, 16.30% from 18 to 24, 21.60% from 25 to 44, 21.50% from 45 to 64, and 17.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 95.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $27,343, and the median income for a family was $34,831. Males had a median income of $25,569 versus $19,309 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $14,209. About 10.90% of families and 15.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.60% of those under age 18 and 13.70% of those age 65 or over.
Decatur County is considered to be the poorest in Iowa, reporting that almost 20% of its residents live in poverty.
Cities
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Lamoni, Iowa -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 2,444 people, 818 households, and 428 families residing in the city. The population density was 761.1 people per square mile . There were 904 housing units at an average density of 281.5 per square mile... Leon, Iowa Leon is a city in Decatur County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,983 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Decatur County.The city is located near the Little River Lake Recreation Area... Le Roy, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 15 in the city, with a population density of . There were 9 housing units, of which 8 were occupied. -2000 census:... |
Pleasanton, Iowa Pleasanton is a city in Decatur County, Iowa, United States. The population was 37 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Pleasanton is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... Van Wert, Iowa Van Wert is a city in Decatur County, Iowa, United States. The population was 231 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Van Wert is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... Weldon, Iowa Weldon is a city in Clarke and Decatur Counties of the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 145 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Weldon is located at .... |
Townships
Decatur County is divided into these townshipsCivil township
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Franklin Township, Decatur County, Iowa Franklin Township is a township in Decatur County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 370.-Geography:Franklin Township covers an area of 36.19 square miles ; of this, 0.03 square miles or 0.07 percent is water.-Adjacent townships:* Green Bay Township, Clarke County * Franklin... Garden Grove Township, Decatur County, Iowa Garden Grove Township is a township in Decatur County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 428.-Geography:Garden Grove Township covers an area of 35.73 square miles ; of this, 0.04 square miles or 0.12 percent is water... Grand River Township, Decatur County, Iowa Grand River Township is a township in Decatur County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 112. The African American entrepreneur and publisher of the Iowa Bystander John Lay Thompson was born on his family's farm in the township in 1869.... Hamilton Township, Decatur County, Iowa Hamilton Township is a township in Decatur County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 180.-Geography:Hamilton Township covers an area of 25.3 square miles ; of this, 0.14 square miles or 0.53 percent is water... High Point Township, Decatur County, Iowa High Point Township is a township in Decatur County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 169.-Geography:High Point Township covers an area of 36.43 square miles ; of this, 0.02 square miles or 0.04 percent is water... |
Long Creek Township, Decatur County, Iowa Long Creek Township is a township in Decatur County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 414.-Geography:Long Creek Township covers an area of 35.7 square miles ; of this, 0.04 square miles or 0.12 percent is water... Morgan Township, Decatur County, Iowa Morgan Township is a township in Decatur County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 75.-Geography:Morgan Township covers an area of 24.69 square miles... New Buda Township, Decatur County, Iowa New Buda Township is a township in Decatur County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 270.-Geography:New Buda Township covers an area of 25.28 square miles ; of this, 0.09 square miles or 0.35 percent, is water... Richland Township, Decatur County, Iowa Richland Township is a township in Decatur County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 394.-Geography:Richland Township covers an area of 35.78 square miles ; of this, 0.04 square miles or 0.11 percent is water... Woodland Township, Decatur County, Iowa Woodland Township is a township in Decatur County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 95.-Geography:Woodland Township covers an area of 36.34 square miles... |
See also
- Decatur County Courthouse (Iowa)Decatur County Courthouse (Iowa)The Decatur County Courthouse, located in Leon, Iowa, United States, was built in 1908. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981 as a part of the County Courthouses in Iowa Thematic Resource...
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Decatur County, Iowa