Buena Vista County, Iowa
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2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 20,260 in the county, with a population density of . There were 8,237 housing units, of which 7,522 were occupied.2000 census
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 20,411 people, 7,499 households, and 5,121 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 36 people per square mile (14/km²). There were 8,145 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 88.00% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.35% Black
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or African American
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, 0.13% Native American
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, 4.33% Asian
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
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, 5.75% from other races
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, and 1.42% from two or more races. 12.54% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
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of any race.
2005 Census estimates of the racial origins of Buena Vista County's population indicated it had the lowest percentage of non-Hispanic Whites of any county in Iowa. The non-Hispanic whites constituted 76.1% of the county's population, with African-Americans being 1.3%, Asians 3.9% and Latinos 18.6% of the population.
There were 7,499 households out of which 31.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.50% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 7.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.70% were non-families. 27.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.40% under the age of 18, 12.20% from 18 to 24, 25.40% from 25 to 44, 20.20% from 45 to 64, and 16.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 100.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,300, and the median income for a family was $41,549. Males had a median income of $29,172 versus $20,252 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $16,042. About 7.60% of families and 10.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.60% of those under age 18 and 7.60% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
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Linn Grove, Iowa Linn Grove is a city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. The population was 211 at the 2000 census. The nearby Chan-Ya-Ta Site contains the remains of a 1000-year-old prehistoric village and is on the National Register of Historic Places.-Geography:... Marathon, Iowa Marathon is a city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. The population was 302 at the 2000 census. The food writer Richard Olney grew up in Marathon.-Geography:Marathon is located at .... Newell, Iowa Newell is a city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. The population was 887 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Newell is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Rembrandt, Iowa Rembrandt is a city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. The population was 228 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Rembrandt is located at 42°49'35" North, 95°9'57" West .... Sioux Rapids, Iowa Sioux Rapids is a city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. The population was 720 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Sioux Rapids is located at... |
Storm Lake, Iowa Storm Lake is a city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. The population was 10,600 in the 2010 census, an increase from 10,076 in the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Buena Vista County. Storm Lake is home to Buena Vista University, originally Buena Vista College... Truesdale, Iowa Truesdale is a city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. The population was 91 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Truesdale is located at .... |
Townships
Buena Vista County is divided into sixteen townshipsTownship (United States)
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Grant Township, Buena Vista County, Iowa Grant Township is one of eighteen townships in Buena Vista County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 297.-Geography:Grant Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Saint Johns Church of Christ and... Hayes Township, Buena Vista County, Iowa Hayes Township is one of eighteen townships in Buena Vista County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,144.-Geography:Hayes Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Lakeside. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Hayes Township and... Lee Township, Buena Vista County, Iowa Lee Township is one of eighteen townships in Buena Vista County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 272.-Geography:Lee Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Lone Tree and Saint Josephs.-External... Lincoln Township, Buena Vista County, Iowa Lincoln Township is one of eighteen townships in Buena Vista County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 183.-Geography:Lincoln Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Lincoln Township.-External... Maple Valley Township, Buena Vista County, Iowa Maple Valley Township is one of eighteen townships in Buena Vista County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 259.-Geography:... |
Newell Township, Buena Vista County, Iowa Newell Township is one of sixteen townships in Buena Vista County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,183.-Geography:Newell Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Newell. According to the USGS, it contains four cemeteries: Cooke, First M E... Nokomis Township, Buena Vista County, Iowa Nokomis Township is one of sixteen townships in Buena Vista County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,244.-Geography:Nokomis Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Alta. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Scandinavian and... Poland Township, Buena Vista County, Iowa Poland Township is one of sixteen townships in Buena Vista County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 529.-Geography:Poland Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Marathon. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Garton Graveyard and... Providence Township, Buena Vista County, Iowa Providence Township is one of sixteen townships in Buena Vista County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 316.-Geography:Providence Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements.-External links:* *... Scott Township, Buena Vista County, Iowa Scott Township is one of sixteen townships in Buena Vista County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 245.-Geography:Scott Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements.-External links:* *... |
Washington Township, Buena Vista County, Iowa Washington Township is one of eighteen townships in Buena Vista County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 663.-Geography:... |
Public services
The Buena Vista County Sheriff's OfficeBuena Vista County Sheriff's Office
The Buena Vista County Sheriff's Office is the Sheriff's Department for Buena Vista County, Iowa. The department provides law enforcement services for all areas of Buena Vista County, as well as providing for courthouse security, operating the county jail, and performing civil procedures. The...
is responsible for law enforcement in Buena Vista County.
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Buena Vista County, Iowa