Crawford County, Iowa
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2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 17,096 in the county, with a population density of . There were 6,943 housing units, of which 6,413 were occupied.2000 census
Census
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of 2000, there were 16,942 people, 6,441 households, and 4,489 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 24 people per square mile (9/km²). There were 6,958 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 93.10% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.76% Black
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or African American
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, 0.28% Native American
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, 0.49% Asian
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
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, 4.59% from other races
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, and 0.77% from two or more races. 8.75% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
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of any race.
There were 6,441 households out of which 31.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.50% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 7.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.30% were non-families. 26.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.50% under the age of 18, 8.10% from 18 to 24, 25.70% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 17.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 100.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $33,922, and the median income for a family was $40,231. Males had a median income of $28,696 versus $19,798 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $15,851. About 6.90% of families and 11.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.70% of those under age 18 and 5.60% of those age 65 or over.
Cities
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Deloit, Iowa Deloit is a city in Crawford County, Iowa, United States, along the Boyer River. The population was 288 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Deloit is located at .... Denison, Iowa Denison is a city in Crawford County, Iowa, United States, along the Boyer River. The population was 7,339 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Crawford County.-Geography:Denison is located at .... Dow City, Iowa Dow City is a city in Crawford County, Iowa, United States, along the Boyer River. The population was 503 at the 2000 census. The name is that of one of its founders.- History :The community was founded in 1869 by Simon E... |
Kiron, Iowa Kiron is a city in Crawford County, Iowa, United States. The population was 273 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Kiron is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... Manilla, Iowa Manilla is a city in Crawford County, Iowa, United States, along the West Branch of the West Nishnabotna River. The population was 839 at the 2000 census... Ricketts, Iowa Ricketts is a city in Crawford County, Iowa, United States, along the Middle Soldier River. The population was 144 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Ricketts is located at .... |
Schleswig, Iowa Schleswig is a city in Crawford County, Iowa, United States. The population was 833 at the 2000 census.Schleswig is named after the region of the same name in Germany and Denmark, from which the original settlers came.-Geography:... Vail, Iowa Vail is a city in Crawford County, Iowa, United States. The population was 452 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Vail is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... Westside, Iowa Westside is a city in Crawford County, Iowa, United States. The population was 327 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Westside is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Townships
Crawford County is divided into these townshipsTownship (United States)
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Hanover Township, Crawford County, Iowa Hanover Township is a township in Crawford County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 226.-Geography:Hanover Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Bockelmann Family.-References:* -External links:* *... Hayes Township, Crawford County, Iowa Hayes Township is a township in Crawford County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 274.-Geography:Hayes Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemeteries, Hayes Township Cemetery.The stream of Malony Branch... Iowa Township, Crawford County, Iowa Iowa Township is a township in Crawford County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 356.-Geography:Iowa Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Aspinwall. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Iowa Township.-References:* -External links:* *... Jackson Township, Crawford County, Iowa Jackson Township is a township in Crawford County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 180.-Geography:Jackson Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements.The stream of Beamon Creek runs through this township.... Milford Township, Crawford County, Iowa Milford Township is a township in Crawford County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 537.-Geography:Milford Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Deloit. According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: King, Milford and Vail.The stream of... |
Morgan Township, Crawford County, Iowa Morgan Township is a township in Crawford County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 225.-Geography:Morgan Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Morgan.... Nishnabotny Township, Crawford County, Iowa Nishnabotny Township is a township in Crawford County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,094.-Geography:Nishnabotny Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Manilla. According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: Emmanuel Evangelican, Mount... Otter Creek Township, Crawford County, Iowa Otter Creek Township is a township in Crawford County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,359.-Geography:Otter Creek Township covers an area of and contains two incorporated settlements: Kiron and Schleswig... Paradise Township, Crawford County, Iowa Paradise Township is a township in Crawford County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 344.-Geography:Paradise Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements.The stream of Buck Creek runs through this township.... Soldier Township, Crawford County, Iowa Soldier Township is a township in Crawford County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 323.-Geography:Soldier Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Ricketts.... |
Stockholm Township, Crawford County, Iowa Stockholm Township is a township in Crawford County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 231.-Geography:Stockholm Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements... Union Township, Crawford County, Iowa Union Township is a township in Crawford County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 876.-Geography:Union Township covers an area of and contains two incorporated settlements: Arion and Dow City... Washington Township, Crawford County, Iowa Washington Township is a township in Crawford County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 293.-Geography:Washington Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Buck Grove. According to the USGS, it contains four cemeteries: Buck Grove, Clinton County... West Side Township, Crawford County, Iowa West Side Township is a township in Crawford County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 980.-Geography:West Side Township covers an area of and contains two incorporated settlements: Vail and Westside... Willow Township, Crawford County, Iowa Willow Township is a township in Crawford County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 158.-Geography:Willow Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Willow Township.The stream of Middle Willow Creek... |
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Crawford County, IowaNational Register of Historic Places listings in Crawford County, IowaThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Crawford County, Iowa.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Crawford County, Iowa, United States...
- The Crawford County Courthouse ArticleCrawford County Courthouse (Iowa)The Crawford County Courthouse is in Denison, Iowa, the county seat of Crawford County, Iowa and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places....