Jones County, Iowa
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2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 20,638 in the county, with a population density of . There were 8,911 housing units, of which 8,151 were occupied.2000 census
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 20,221 people, 7,560 households, and 5,299 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 35 people per square mile (14/km²). There were 8,126 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.68% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.79% Black
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or African American
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, 0.32% Native American
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, 0.22% Asian
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, 0.23% from other races
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, and 0.78% from two or more races. 1.05% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
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of any race.
There were 7,560 households out of which 31.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.00% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 7.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.90% were non-families. 25.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.50% 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 2.95.
In the county the population was spread out with 24.10% under the age of 18, 7.90% from 18 to 24, 29.00% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 15.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 109.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,449, and the median income for a family was $44,269. Males had a median income of $31,039 versus $22,075 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $17,816. About 6.20% of families and 8.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.80% of those under age 18 and 10.20% of those age 65 or over.
Cities
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Martelle, Iowa Martelle is a city in Jones County, Iowa, United States. The population was 280 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Martelle is located at .... Monticello, Iowa Monticello is a city in Jones County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 3,796. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Monticello is located at... Morley, Iowa Morley is a city in Jones County, Iowa, United States. The population was 88 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Morley is located at .... |
Olin, Iowa Olin is a city in Jones County, Iowa, United States. The population was 716 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Olin is located at .... Onslow, Iowa Onslow is a city in Jones County, Iowa, United States. The population was 223 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Onslow is located at .... Oxford Junction, Iowa Oxford Junction is a city in Jones County, Iowa, United States. The population was 573 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Oxford Junction is located at .... |
Wyoming, Iowa Wyoming is a city in Jones County, Iowa, United States. The population was 626 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Wyoming is located at .... |
Other communities
- FairviewFairview, IowaFairview is an unincorporated community in Jones County, Iowa, United States. Fairview is north of the junction of U.S. Route 151 and Iowa Highway 1 and is southwest of Anamosa....
- LangworthyLangworthy, IowaLangworthy is an unincorporated community in north-central Jones County, Iowa, United States. It lies along U.S. Route 151 north of the city of Anamosa, the county seat of Jones County. Its elevation is 860 feet ....
- Stone CityStone City, IowaStone City is an unincorporated community in Jones County, Iowa, United States. Stone City began as a company town for the workers of the local quarries. Stone City is known for its Anamosa Limestone quarries, historic limestone architecture, and 1930's art colony...