Tama County, Iowa
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2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 17,767 in the county, with a population density of . There were 7,766 housing units, of which 6,947 were occupied.2000 census
As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 17,767 people, 7,018 households, and 4,968 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 25 people per square mile (10/km²). There were 7,583 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 90.38% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.25% Black
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or African American
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, 6.09% Native American
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, 0.18% Asian
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
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, 1.90% from other races
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, and 1.18% from two or more races. 3.75% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
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of any race.
There were 7,018 households out of which 31.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.20% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 8.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.20% were non-families. 25.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.60% under the age of 18, 7.00% from 18 to 24, 25.20% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 18.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 96.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,419, and the median income for a family was $43,646. Males had a median income of $30,723 versus $22,597 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $17,097. About 7.60% of families and 10.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.50% of those under age 18 and 9.40% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Tama County is served by 4 school districts. The largest is South Tama Community School District, at the 3A designation. Second largest is G-M-G Community Schools with a 2A designation. Also is North Tama Community Schools which has been designated a 1A school. Lastly is the Meskwaki Settlement School with a 8-man Designation.Notable natives
- George R. StrubleGeorge R. StrubleGeorge Rix Struble . Iowa judge and politician of Toledo, Iowa. Speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives, 1881-1883. An ardent prohibitionist. A prominent attorney in Iowa, once described as “the pride of the Bar in this community and the admiration of the Court.” One of 12 siblings...
(1836–1918). Iowa judge and politician from Toledo. Speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives, 1881-1883. Ardent prohibitionist. Brother of John T. StrubleJohn T. StrubleJohn T. Struble was a builder and farmer during the formative years of the state of Iowa. He was an older brother of two prominent Iowa politicians: Congressman Isaac S. Struble and Speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives George R...
of Johnson County, IowaJohnson County, Iowa-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 130,882 in the county, with a population density of . There were 55,967 housing units, of which 52,715 were occupied.-2000 census:...
, and Congressman Isaac S. StrubleIsaac S. StrubleIsaac S. Struble was a four-term Republican Representative of Iowa's 11th congressional district. Serving from 1883 to 1891, the Plymouth County resident was a noted congressional opponent of plural marriage in Utah.The member of a politically-active family, Isaac's six brothers included John T....
of Plymouth County, IowaPlymouth County, IowaPlymouth County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 24,986 in the 2010 census, an increase from 24,849 in the 2000 census. The county seat is Le Mars...
. Biography in the Journal of the House, memorial resolution of 3/23/1921. - Michael EmersonMichael EmersonMichael Emerson is an American actor who is perhaps best known for his roles as Benjamin Linus on Lost and fictional serial killer William Hinks in The Practice.-Early life:...
Born In Cedar Rapids,Iowa and raised in Toledo, IowaToledo, IowaToledo is a city in and the county seat of Tama County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,539 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Toledo is located at ....
, Emmerson has been on Broadway and made appearances on Lost in 2004.
Communities
Cities
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Garwin, Iowa Garwin is a city in Tama County, Iowa, United States. The population was 565 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Garwin is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... Gladbrook, Iowa Gladbrook is a city in Tama County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,015 at the 2000 census.-History:On March 21, 1910, The Green Mountain train wreck occurs between Gladbrook and Green Mountain in which a derailment killed more than fifty people riding on the Chicago, Rock Island and... Le Grand, Iowa Le Grand is a city in Marshall and Tama Counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 883 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Le Grand's longitude and latitude coordinatesin decimal form are 42.006211, -92.776497... |
Lincoln, Iowa Lincoln is a city in Tama County, Iowa, United States. The population was 182 at the 2000 census. Before 1920, the community was known as Berlin.-Geography:Lincoln is located at .... Montour, Iowa Montour is a city in Tama County, Iowa, United States. The population was 285 at the 2000 census.-History:Montour was founded near the villages of Indian Village and Butlerville on the east side of Indian Creek upon the elevated bench on the south side of the Iowa River around 1864. Dr... Tama, Iowa Tama is a city in Tama County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,731 at the 2000 census. Tama is located a few miles from the Meskwaki Settlement, Iowa's only significant Native American community. Tama was located on the historic Lincoln Highway and is home to an original Lincoln Highway... |
Toledo, Iowa Toledo is a city in and the county seat of Tama County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,539 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Toledo is located at .... Traer, Iowa Traer is a city in Tama County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,594 at the 2000 census. James "Tama Jim" Wilson lived in Traer after serving as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and was buried in a cemetery northwest of the town in 1920. Traer is known for the iron winding staircase that... Vining, Iowa Vining is a city in Tama County, Iowa, United States. The population was 70 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Vining is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Unincorporated communities
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Meskwaki Settlement, Iowa The Meskwaki Settlement is an unincorporated community in Tama County, Iowa, United States, west of Tama. It is often called "the Sett" by residents. It is home to a sizable community of Meskwaki Indians, enrolled in the Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa, who maintain a tribal school,... |
Townships
Tama County is divided into twenty-one townshipsTownship (United States)
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Geneseo Township, Tama County, Iowa Geneseo Township is one of the twenty-one townships of Tama County, Iowa, United States.... Grant Township, Tama County, Iowa Grant Township is one of the twenty-one townships of Tama County, Iowa, United States.... Highland Township, Tama County, Iowa Highland Township is one of the twenty-one townships of Tama County, Iowa, United States.... Howard Township, Tama County, Iowa Howard Township is one of the twenty-one townships of Tama County, Iowa, United States.... Indian Village Township, Tama County, Iowa Indian Village Township is one of the twenty-one townships of Tama County, Iowa, United States.... |
Lincoln Township, Tama County, Iowa Lincoln Township is one of the twenty-one townships of Tama County, Iowa, United States.... Oneida Township, Tama County, Iowa Oneida Township is one of the twenty-one townships of Tama County, Iowa, United States.... Otter Creek Township, Tama County, Iowa Otter Creek Township is one of the twenty-one townships of Tama County, Iowa, United States.... Perry Township, Tama County, Iowa Perry Township is a civil township in the northeastern part of Tama County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,891.-Transportation:Important highways in Perry Township include U.S... Richland Township, Tama County, Iowa Richland Township is one of the twenty-one townships of Tama County, Iowa, United States.... |
Salt Creek Township, Tama County, Iowa Salt Creek Township is one of the twenty-one townships of Tama County, Iowa, United States.... Spring Creek Township, Tama County, Iowa Spring Creek Township is one of the twenty-one townships of Tama County, Iowa, United States.... Tama Township, Tama County, Iowa Tama Township is one of the twenty-one townships of Tama County, Iowa, United States.... Toledo Township, Tama County, Iowa Toledo Township is one of the twenty-one townships of Tama County, Iowa, United States.... York Township, Tama County, Iowa York Township is one of the twenty-one townships of Tama County, Iowa, United States.... |
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