Emmet County, Iowa
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2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 10,302 in the county, with a population density of . There were 4,758 housing units, of which 4,236 were occupied.2000 census
Census
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of 2000, there were 11,027 people, 4,450 households, and 2,910 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 28 people per square mile (11/km²). There were 4,889 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.38% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.24% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
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, 0.28% Native American
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, 0.30% Asian
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
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, 1.25% from other races
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, and 0.54% from two or more races. 4.31% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
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of any race.
There were 4,450 households out of which 27.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.00% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 7.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.60% were non-families. 30.30% 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 2.36 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the county the population was spread out with 24.20% under the age of 18, 10.10% from 18 to 24, 23.80% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 19.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 94.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $33,305, and the median income for a family was $41,296. Males had a median income of $27,495 versus $20,278 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $16,619. About 5.20% of families and 8.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.40% of those under age 18 and 9.10% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
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Townships
Emmet County is divided into twelve townshipsCivil township
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High Lake Township, Emmet County, Iowa High Lake Township is one of twelve townships in Emmet County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 461.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, High Lake Township covers an area of 35.71 square miles ; of this, 33.38 square miles is land and 2.33 square miles High... Iowa Lake Township, Emmet County, Iowa Iowa Lake Township is one of twelve townships in Emmet County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 145.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Iowa Lake Township covers an area of 28.66 square miles ; of this, 28.08 square miles is land and 0.58 square miles Iowa... Jack Creek Township, Emmet County, Iowa Jack Creek Township is one of twelve townships in Emmet County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 135.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Jack Creek Township covers an area of 35.71 square miles ; of this, 35.67 square miles is land and 0.03 square miles... Lincoln Township, Emmet County, Iowa Lincoln Township is one of twelve townships in Emmet County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 220.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Lincoln Township covers an area of 28.6 square miles ; of this, 27.14 square miles is land and 1.46 square miles Lincoln... Swan Lake Township, Emmet County, Iowa Swan Lake Township is one of twelve townships in Emmet County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 177.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Swan Lake Township covers an area of 36.46 square miles ; of this, 35.64 square miles is land and 0.81 square miles Swan... Twelve Mile Lake Township, Emmet County, Iowa Twelve Mile Lake Township is one of twelve townships in Emmet County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 202.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Twelve Mile Lake Township covers an area of 35.2 square miles ; of this, 34.86 square miles is land and 0.34... |
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Emmet County, Iowa
External links
- Emmet County, Iowa Unofficial county website