Story County, Iowa
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2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 89,542 in the county, with a population density of . There were 36,789 housing units, of which 34,736 were occupied.2000 census
Census
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of 2000, there were 79,981 people, 29,383 households, and 17,042 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 140 people per square mile (54/km²). There were 30,630 housing units at an average density of 54 per square mile (21/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 91.14% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.83% Black
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or African American
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, 0.16% Native American
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, 5.10% Asian
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, 0.03% Pacific Islander
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, 0.60% from other races
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, and 1.14% from two or more races. 1.55% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
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of any race.
There were 29,383 households out of which 27.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.60% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 5.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.00% were non-families. 26.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the county the population was spread out with 19.10% under the age of 18, 28.30% from 18 to 24, 25.50% from 25 to 44, 17.30% from 45 to 64, and 9.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females there were 104.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $40,442, and the median income for a family was $55,472. Males had a median income of $36,756 versus $26,941 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $19,949. About 5.50% of families and 14.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.80% of those under age 18 and 4.30% of those age 65 or over.
Law Enforcement
Primary law enforcement for the county rests with the Story County Sheriff's OfficeStory County Sheriff's Office (Iowa)
The Story County Sheriff's Office is the Sheriff's Department for Story County, Iowa. The department provides law enforcement services for the contract towns and unincorporated areas of Story County, as well as providing for courthouse security, operating the county jail, and performing civil...
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Law enforcement agencies in the county include:
- Story County Sheriff's OfficeStory County Sheriff's Office (Iowa)The Story County Sheriff's Office is the Sheriff's Department for Story County, Iowa. The department provides law enforcement services for the contract towns and unincorporated areas of Story County, as well as providing for courthouse security, operating the county jail, and performing civil...
- Ames Police Department
- Iowa State University Police Division
- Nevada Police Department
- Huxley Police Department
- Story City Police Department
Communities
Cities
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Huxley, Iowa Huxley is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,316 at the 2000 census. It is part of the 'Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area', which is a part of the larger 'Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area'.-Geography:... Kelley, Iowa Kelley is a city in Story County, Iowa United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 300. It is part of the 'Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area', which is a part of the larger 'Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area'.-Geography:... Maxwell, Iowa Maxwell is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 807 at the 2000 census. It is part of the 'Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area', which is a part of the larger 'Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area'.-Geography:... McCallsburg, Iowa McCallsburg is a city in Story County, Iowa. The population was 318 at the 2000 census. It is part of the 'Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area', which is a part of the larger 'Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area'.-Geography:... Nevada, Iowa Nevada is a city in and the county seat of Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 6,798 in the 2010 census, an increase from 6,658 in the 2000 census. It is also part of the 'Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area', which is a part of the larger 'Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined... |
Roland, Iowa Roland is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,324 at the 2000 census. It is part of the 'Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area', which is a part of the larger 'Ames-Boone, Iowa Combined Statistical Area'.- Geography :... Sheldahl, Iowa Sheldahl is a city in Polk, and Story counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 336 at the 2000 census.The Boone County portion of Sheldahl is part of the Boone Micropolitan Statistical Area, while the Story County portion is part of the Ames Metropolitan Statistical Area. Together,... Slater, Iowa Slater is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,306 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Slater is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... Story City, Iowa Story City is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States. Story City is located within the Ames, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area which envelops all of Story County and which, when held in conjunction with the Boone, Iowa Micropolitan Statistical Area, complements the larger Ames-Boone, Iowa... Zearing, Iowa Zearing is a city in Story County, Iowa, United States. The population was 617 at the 2000 census.- History :Zearing was formed out of Lincoln Township, being founded on October 17, 1881 and incorporated on February 6, 1883... |
External links
- Story County government's website
- Ames Historical Society Includes reference materials, early maps and lots of historical images
- ISU Extension - Story County
- Story County Foundation