Black Hawk County, Iowa
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2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 131,090 in the county, with a population density of . There were 55,887 housing units, of which 52,470 were occupied.2000 census
Census
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of 2000, there were 128,012 people, 49,683 households, and 31,946 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 226 people per square mile (87/km²). There were 51,759 housing units at an average density of 91 per square mile (35/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 88.42% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 7.95% Black
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or African American
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, 0.18% Native American
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, 0.98% Asian
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, 0.04% Pacific Islander
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, 0.93% from other races
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, and 1.49% 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 49,683 households out of which 29.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.20% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 10.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.70% were non-families. 27.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.10% under the age of 18, 15.70% from 18 to 24, 25.20% from 25 to 44, 22.00% from 45 to 64, and 14.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 92.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,266, and the median income for a family was $47,398. Males had a median income of $33,138 versus $23,394 for females. The per capita income
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for the county was $18,885. About 7.90% of families and 13.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.40% of those under age 18 and 8.90% of those age 65 or over.
Incorporated cities
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Gilbertville, Iowa Gilbertville is a city in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 767 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Waterloo–Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Gilbertville is located at .... Hudson, Iowa Hudson is a city in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,117 at the 2000 census. Hudson has grown in recent years as a suburb of Waterloo and Cedar Falls. It is part of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.... Janesville, Iowa Janesville is a city in Black Hawk and Bremer counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 829 at the 2000 census. Janesville's population increased to 930 at the 2010 United States Census, an increase of 12.2%. It is part of the Waterloo–Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical... Jesup, Iowa Jesup is a city in Black Hawk and Buchanan Counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 2,212 at the 2000 census.The Black Hawk County portion of Jesup is part of the Waterloo–Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... |
La Porte City, Iowa La Porte City is a city in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,275 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Waterloo–Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:La Porte City is located at .... Raymond, Iowa Raymond is a city in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 537 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Waterloo–Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Raymond is located at .... Waterloo, Iowa Waterloo is a city in and the county seat of Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census the population decreased by 0.5% to 68,406. Waterloo is part of the Waterloo – Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is the more populous of the two... |
Unincorporated places
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Washburn, iowa Washburn is an unincorporated town in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. Washburn lies south of Waterloo on Highway 218. Other towns near Washburn are Gilbertville and Laporte City. The community is part of the Waterloo–Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.The 2010 census recorded... |
Townships
Black Hawk County is divided into seventeen townshipsTownship (United States)
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Eagle Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa Eagle Township is one of seventeen rural townships in Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 511.-Geography:... East Waterloo Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa East Waterloo Township is one of seventeen rural townships in Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 5936.-Geography:... Fox Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa Fox Township is one of seventeen rural townships in Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 520.-Geography:Fox Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements.-External links:* *... Lester Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa Lester Township is one of seventeen rural townships in Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1504.-Geography:... Lincoln Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa Lincoln Township is one of seventeen rural townships in Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 403.-Geography:... Mount Vernon Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa Mount Vernon Township is one of seventeen rural townships in Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1098.-Geography:Mount Vernon Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements... |
Orange Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa Orange Township is one of seventeen rural townships in Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 385.-Geography:Orange Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements.-External links:* *... Poyner Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa Poyner Township is one of seventeen rural townships in Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2581.-Geography:Poyner Township covers an area of and contains two incorporated settlements: Gilbertville and Raymond... Spring Creek Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa Spring Creek Township is one of seventeen rural townships in Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 332.-Geography:... Union Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa Union Township is one of seventeen rural townships in Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 941.-Geography:... Washington Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa Washington Township is one of seventeen rural townships in Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 647.-Geography:... |