Jefferson County, Iowa
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2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 16,843 in the county, with a population density of . There were 7,594 housing units, of which 6,846 were occupied.2000 census
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 16,181 people, 6,649 households, and 4,281 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 37 people per square mile (14/km²). There were 7,241 housing units at an average density of 17 per square mile (6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.02% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.64% Black
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or African American
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, 0.17% Native American
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, 1.70% Asian
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, 0.04% Pacific Islander
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, 0.53% from other races
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, and 0.91% from two or more races. 1.84% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
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of any race.
There were 6,649 households out of which 31.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.10% were married couples
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living together, 8.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.60% were non-families. 30.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the county the population was spread out with 24.40% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 24.40% from 25 to 44, 29.80% from 45 to 64, and 13.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 95.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $33,851, and the median income for a family was $43,819. Males had a median income of $32,066 versus $22,479 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $19,579. About 7.40% of families and 10.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.40% of those under age 18 and 9.00% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
- BataviaBatavia, IowaBatavia is a city in Jefferson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 500 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Batavia is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
- CoppockCoppock, IowaCoppock is a city in Henry, Jefferson, and Washington Counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 57 at the 2000 census.The Washington County portion of Coppock is part of the Iowa City, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area...
- FairfieldFairfield, IowaFairfield is a city and the county seat of Jefferson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 9,464 in the 2010 census, a decline from 9,509 in the 2000 census. - History :...
- LibertyvilleLibertyville, IowaLibertyville is a city in Jefferson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 325 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Libertyville is located at ....
- LockridgeLockridge, IowaLockridge is a city in Jefferson County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 275.-Geography:Lockridge is located at ....
- Maharishi Vedic CityMaharishi Vedic City, IowaMaharishi Vedic City is a city in Jefferson County, Iowa, United States. The city was first incorporated in 2001 as "Vedic City" but then officially changed its name to "Maharishi Vedic City" five months later. It was the first city to incorporate in Iowa since 1982...
- PackwoodPackwood, IowaPackwood is a city in Jefferson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 223 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Packwood is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
- Pleasant PlainPleasant Plain, IowaPleasant Plain is a city in Jefferson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 131 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Pleasant Plain is located at ....