Muscatine County, Iowa
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2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 42,745 in the county, with a population density of . There were 17,910 housing units, of which 16,412 were occupied.2000 census
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 41,722 people, 15,847 households, and 11,283 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 95 people per square mile (37/km²). There were 16,786 housing units at an average density of 38 per square mile (15/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 90.72% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.70% Black
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or African American
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, 0.31% Native American
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, 0.83% Asian
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
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, 6.05% from other races
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, and 1.37% from two or more races. 11.92% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
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of any race.
There were 15,847 households out of which 34.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.90% were married couples
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living together, 9.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.80% were non-families. 24.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.90% under the age of 18, 8.60% from 18 to 24, 28.80% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 12.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 98.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $41,803, and the median income for a family was $48,373. Males had a median income of $36,329 versus $24,793 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $19,625. About 6.30% of families and 8.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.70% of those under age 18 and 7.70% of those age 65 or over.
Communities
Cities
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Nichols, Iowa Nichols is a city in Muscatine County, Iowa, United States. The population was 374 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Muscatine Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Nichols is located at .... Stockton, Iowa Stockton is a city in Muscatine County, Iowa, United States. The population was 182 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Muscatine Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Stockton is located at .... Walcott, Iowa Walcott is a city in Muscatine and Scott counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 1,528 at the 2000 census. Walcott's interchange on Interstate 80 is home to an enormous complex of restaurants, motels and truck stops, including the Iowa 80 truck stop which is the world's largest.Most... (part) West Liberty, Iowa West Liberty is a city in Muscatine County, Iowa, United States. The population was 3,332 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Muscatine Micropolitan Statistical Area.... Wilton, Iowa Wilton is a city in Cedar and Muscatine Counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 2,839 at the 2010 census. The Muscatine County portion of Wilton is part of the Muscatine Micropolitan Statistical Area.... |
Unincorporated communities
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Moscow, Iowa Moscow is an unincorporated community in northern Muscatine County, Iowa, United States. It lies along local roads just north of U.S. Route 6, north of the city of Muscatine, the county seat of Muscatine County. Its elevation is 653 feet... Petersburg, Muscatine County, Iowa Petersburg is an unincorporated community in Muscatine County, Iowa. It lies at an elevation of 771 feet . The community is part of the Muscatine Micropolitan Statistical Area.... |