Floyd County, Iowa
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2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 16,303 in the county, with a population density of . There were 7,526 housing units, of which 6,886 were occupied.2000 census
As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 16,900 people, 6,828 households, and 4,711 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 34 people per square mile (13/km²). There were 7,317 housing units at an average density of 15 per square mile (6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.11% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.23% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
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, 0.09% Native American
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, 0.43% Asian
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, 0.09% Pacific Islander
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, 0.44% from other races
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, and 0.60% from two or more races. 1.31% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
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of any race.
There were 6,828 households out of which 30.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.70% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 7.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.00% were non-families. 28.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.10% under the age of 18, 7.00% from 18 to 24, 24.40% from 25 to 44, 24.20% from 45 to 64, and 19.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 93.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,237, and the median income for a family was $41,133. Males had a median income of $30,285 versus $20,867 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $17,091. About 6.50% of families and 9.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.00% of those under age 18 and 5.70% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
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Townships
Floyd County is divided into twelve townshipsCivil township
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Rockford Township, Floyd County, Iowa Rockford Township is one of twelve townships in Floyd County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,331.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Rockford Township covers an area of 42.43 square miles .-Adjacent townships:* Rock Grove Township * Rudd Township *... Rudd Township, Floyd County, Iowa Rudd Township is one of twelve townships in Floyd County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 693.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Rudd Township covers an area of 35.24 square miles .... Saint Charles Township, Floyd County, Iowa Saint Charles Township is one of twelve townships in Floyd County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,346.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Saint Charles Township covers an area of 63.92 square miles ; of this, 63.87 square miles is land and 0.05 square... Scott Township, Floyd County, Iowa Scott Township is one of twelve townships in Floyd County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 223.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Scott Township covers an area of 41.86 square miles ; of this, 41.81 square miles is land and 0.05 square miles Scott... Ulster Township, Floyd County, Iowa Ulster Township is one of twelve townships in Floyd County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 373.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Ulster Township covers an area of 41.51 square miles .... Union Township, Floyd County, Iowa Union Township is one of twelve townships in Floyd County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 682.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Union Township covers an area of 41.16 square miles ; of this, 40.78 square miles is land and 0.37 square miles Union... |
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Floyd County, IowaNational Register of Historic Places listings in Floyd County, IowaThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Floyd County, Iowa.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Floyd County, Iowa, United States...
- The Floyd County Court HouseFloyd County Court HouseThe Floyd County Court House in Charles City, Iowa, United States was built in 1940. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003 as a part of the PWA-Era County Courthouses of IA Multiple Properties Submission. It is the only property in this group, however, that was built...
, completed in 1940, is listed on the National Register of Historic PlacesNational Register of Historic PlacesThe National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
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