Jackson County, Iowa
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2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 19,848 in the county, with a population density of . There were 9,415 housing units, of which 8,289 were occupied.2000 census
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 20,296 people, 8,078 households, and 5,589 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 32 people per square mile (12/km²). There were 8,949 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.96% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.10% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
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, 0.12% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.09% Asian
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, 0.11% Pacific Islander
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, 0.15% from other races
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, and 0.47% from two or more races. 0.60% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 8,078 households out of which 32.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.20% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 7.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.80% were non-families. 27.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.00% under the age of 18, 7.00% from 18 to 24, 26.50% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 17.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 97.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $34,529, and the median income for a family was $42,526. Males had a median income of $29,334 versus $20,577 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $17,329. About 7.70% of families and 10.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.90% of those under age 18 and 8.90% of those age 65 or over.
Government
The three-member board of supervisors that governs Jackson County is composed of Steve Flynn, Larry Koos, and Jack Willey, and the county sheriffSheriff
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is Russ Kettmann.
Sheriff's office
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agencyLaw enforcement agency
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located in the county. The headquarters for the Sheriff's Department are in Maquoketa, Iowa
Maquoketa, Iowa
Maquoketa is a city in Clinton and Jackson counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. Located on the Maquoketa River, it is the county seat of Jackson County....
. The department is led by an elected Sheriff
Sheriff
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. The Sheriff is Russ Kettmann.
The Sheriff's Department provides law enforcement for unincorporated areas in the county, and performs various civil procedures. Like other departments, the department uses the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Chevy Impala as its primary patrol vehicles. A Chevy Silverado truck is also used for patrol.
The department consists of the sheriff, chief deputy, seven full-time deputies and one part-time deputy. Current employees of the department are:
- 49-1 - Sheriff Russ Kettmann
- 49-2 - Chief Deputy Ed Clark
- 49-3 - Deputy Steve Schroeder
- 49-4 - Deputy Randy Manning
- 49-5 - Civil Deputy Terry Roling
- 49-6 - Deputy Russ Long
- 49-7 - K-9 Deputy Mike Peters
- 49-8 - Deputy Brandon Beck
- 49-9 - Deputy Chad Gruver
- 49-10 - Deputy Chad Roeder
- Criminal Administrator - Karen Wells
- Civil Administrator - Kim Clark
- Jail Administrator - Mark Pape
County Attorney's office
The responsibilities of the County Attorney are prosecuting violations of the laws of the State of Iowa, and of County Ordinances. The County Attorney is also the legal advisor for the County of Jackson County. The position of County Attorney is an elected position in the state of Iowa. The current employees of the office are:- County Attorney Chris Raker
- Assistant County Attorney Sarah Davenport
- Administrative Assistant/Paralegal Rosanne Schwager
Cities
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La Motte, Iowa La Motte is a city in Jackson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 272 at the 2000 census.-Geography:La Motte is located at , in hilly countryside.... Maquoketa, Iowa Maquoketa is a city in Clinton and Jackson counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. Located on the Maquoketa River, it is the county seat of Jackson County.... Miles, Iowa Miles is a city in Jackson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 462 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Miles is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Monmouth, Iowa Monmouth is a city in Jackson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 180 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Monmouth is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... Preston, Iowa Preston is a city in Jackson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 949 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Preston is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... Sabula, Iowa Sabula is a city in Jackson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 670 at the 2000 census. Sabula is the site of Iowa's only island city. The island has a beach and a campground. It also has a harbor with boat docks and storage sheds to store some boats during the winter... |
St. Donatus, Iowa St. Donatus is a city in Jackson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 140 at the 2000 census. St. Donatus is known for its status as a Luxembourger village, with historic architecture and views along U.S. Highway 52. It is the home of a historic Catholic church, which is dedicated to... Spragueville, Iowa Spragueville is a city in Jackson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 89 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Spragueville is located at .... Springbrook, Iowa Springbrook is a city in Jackson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 182 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Springbrook is located at .... |
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Townships
Jackson County is divided into 18 townshipsCivil township
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State parks
- Maquoketa Caves State ParkMaquoketa Caves State ParkMaquoketa Caves State Park is a state park of Iowa, USA, located in Jackson County. It stands northwest of the city of Maquoketa.The park contains more caves than any other state park in Iowa. A trail system links the caves, formations, and overlooks while providing a scenic hiking experience. Many...
- Bellevue State ParkBellevue State Park (Iowa)Bellevue State Park is a state park of Iowa, USA, along the banks of the Mississippi River just south of Bellevue.The park lies in two separate tracts. The Nelson Unit is at the immediate south edge of Bellevue on U.S. Route 52 , atop a limestone bluff. The Dyas Unit is farther south on U.S...