Jones County, Iowa

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Jones County, Iowa
Map of Iowa highlighting Jones County
Location in the state of Iowa
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Iowa's location in the U.S.
Founded December 21, 1837
Seat Anamosa
Area
 • Total 576.70 sq mi (1,494 km2)
 • Land 575.31 sq mi (1,490 km2)
 • Water 1.39 sq mi (4 km2), 0.24%
Population
 • (2010) 20,638
 • Density 36/sq mi (14/km²)
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
Website www.jonescountyiowa.org
Footnotes: Population [1]

Jones County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 20,638 in the 2010 census, an increase from 20,221 in the 2000 census.[1] The county seat is Anamosa.[2] The county was named in honor of George W. Jones, one of Iowa's first United States Senators. It is one of the three counties that make up the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.[3]

Geography

According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 576.70 square miles (1,493.6 km2), of which 575.31 square miles (1,490.0 km2) (or 99.76%) is land and 1.39 square miles (3.6 km2) (or 0.24%) is water.[4]

Major highways

Harvesting corn during the record 2009 season in Jones County.

Adjacent counties

Parks

  • Wapsipinicon State Park in Anamosa
  • Central Park in Jones County
  • Pictured Rocks County Park in Jones County
  • Wapsipinicon State Park – This 400-acre park includes hiking, climbing, nature study, fishing in the Wapsipinicon River, modern camping, picnicking and golf. The park is covered with vegetation and trees, and hik¬ing reveals a multitude of flowers and wildlife. A road makes a complete circle of the park, winding between the river and bluffs, where the view is great. Included along the drive is a trip through the oldest plant¬ing of white pine in Iowa. There are also several caves such as Horse Thief Cave and Ice Cave. The Wapsi has long been famous for its channel and flathead catfish, as well as spring crappies and bullheads, especially below the dam at the park's entrance. Bass, walleye and northern also inhabit the waters. Of the 30 campsites, 15 have electricity. Running water and hot showers are available for modern camping, and mushroom hunting is allowed. Wapsipinicon Country Club maintains a nine-hole golf course in the park. The park has two lodges – one heated and one for summer use – that are available upon reservation with the park ranger. For more information, call 319-462-2761. For information about golfing, call the Wapsipinicon Country Club at 319-462-3930.
  • Central Park: This 217-acre park is located four miles southeast of Amber off County Roads X44 and E29 and Central Park Road. Campsites and the park’s 25-acre lake are the main draws to Central Park. Campsites range from primitive to full hook-up. Central Parks other amenities include a swimming beach, sand volleyball area, horseshoe pits, playground, boat ramp, hiking trails, rental pavilions, handicapped-accessible fishing pier, picnic areas, rental cabins and a nature center. The Central Park Nature Center is open 1-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend.
  • Pictured Rocks Park – Located south of Monticello off Highway 38, this park offers primitive camping, hiking and access to the Maquoketa River. Picnic shelters, restrooms, playground equipment, and a boat ramp are available.
  • Whitewater Canyon – Known for its beauty, the Whitewater Canyon area totals 562 acres of timber, restored prairie, and riverine habitat. Public hunting and fishing are allowed, and mowed hiking trails provide year-round recreational opportunities. This area is located east of Cascade on Highway 151, and south on Curoe Road.
  • Mon-Maq Dam – Located one mile northeast of Monticello along the Maquoketa River, this river access includes 63 acres of riverine habitat. Known for its fishing holes, the Mon-Maq Dam area provides fishing fun for local anglers. Sandy areas downstream from the dam serve as put-in sites for canoeists and kayakers. CAUTION: Use extreme caution near the Mon-Maq Dam. People should not venture over, on, or close to these structures, or they will risk drowning.

History

Jones County was founded in 1837. It was named after George Wallace Jones, a United States Senator and member of Congress.[5]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
18503,007
—
186013,306342.5%
187019,73148.3%
188021,0526.7%
189020,233−3.9%
190021,9548.5%
191019,050−13.2%
192018,607−2.3%
193019,2063.2%
194019,9503.9%
195019,401−2.8%
196020,6936.7%
197019,868−4.0%
198020,4012.7%
199019,444−4.7%
200020,2214.0%
201020,6382.1%
Est. 201220,6390.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
2012 Estimate[7]

2010 census

The 2010 census recorded a population of 20,638 in the county, with a population density of 35.8728/sq mi (13.8506/km2). There were 8,911 housing units, of which 8,151 were occupied.[1]

2000 census

2000 Census Age Pyramid for Jones County

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 20,221 people, 7,560 households, and 5,299 families residing in the county. The population density was 35 people per square mile (14/km²). There were 8,126 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.68% White, 1.79% Black or African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.23% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. 1.05% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 7,560 households out of which 31.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.00% were married couples living together, 7.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.90% were non-families. 25.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the county the population was spread out with 24.10% under the age of 18, 7.90% from 18 to 24, 29.00% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 15.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 109.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $37,449, and the median income for a family was $44,269. Males had a median income of $31,039 versus $22,075 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,816. About 6.20% of families and 8.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.80% of those under age 18 and 10.20% of those age 65 or over.

Localities

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Cities

Other communities

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010". United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Retrieved May 19, 2011. 
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07. 
  3. ↑ United States Office of Management and Budget. "Update of Statistical Area Definitions and Guidance on Their Uses" (PDF). pp. 5, 36. Archived from the original on 2006-05-14. Retrieved 2006-07-21. 
  4. ↑ "Census 2000 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Counties". United States Census. Retrieved 2011-02-13. 
  5. ↑ Corbit, Robert McClain (1910). History of Jones County, Iowa: Past and Present, Volume 1. S. J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 27. 
  6. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved August 3, 2013. 
  7. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Census.gov. Retrieved August 3, 2013. 
  8. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 

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