Calhoun County, Iowa

Calhoun County, Iowa

Map of Iowa highlighting Calhoun County
Location in the U.S. state of Iowa
Map of the United States highlighting Iowa
Iowa's location in the U.S.
Founded 1855
Named for John C. Calhoun
Seat Rockwell City
Largest city Lake City
Area
 • Total 572 sq mi (1,481 km2)
 • Land 570 sq mi (1,476 km2)
 • Water 2.1 sq mi (5 km2), 0.4%
Population
 • (2010) 9,670
 • Density 17/sq mi (7/km²)
Congressional district 4th
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
Website www.calhouncountyiowa.com

Calhoun County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,670.[1] Its county seat is Rockwell City.[2]

History

Calhoun County was formed on January 15, 1851 from open land originally named Fox County. It was renamed in 1853 after the seventh US Vice President secessionist John C. Calhoun. When the tracks of the Illinois Central Railroad were laid through the county in 1870, the county seat was moved from Lake City to Rockwell City. The first train reached Rockwell City on August 7, 1882 and the population count doubled in the same year. The first courthouse, built of wood, burned to the ground in 1884 and the county government moved into a nearby hotel. In 1913, the current courthouse was built.

On July 6, 1893, Pomeroy was struck by a tornado that measured F5 on the Fujita scale. With a damage path 500 yards (460 m) wide and 55 miles (89 km) long, the tornado destroyed about 80% of the homes in Pomeroy. The tornado killed 71 people and injured 200.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 572 square miles (1,480 km2), of which 570 square miles (1,500 km2) is land and 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2) (0.4%) is water.[3]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1860147—
18701,602989.8%
18805,595249.3%
189013,107134.3%
190018,56941.7%
191017,090−8.0%
192017,7834.1%
193017,605−1.0%
194017,584−0.1%
195016,925−3.7%
196015,923−5.9%
197014,287−10.3%
198013,542−5.2%
199011,508−15.0%
200011,115−3.4%
20109,670−13.0%
Est. 20169,846[4]1.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7]
1990-2000[8] 2010-2013[1]

2010 census

The 2010 census recorded a population of 9,670 in the county, with a population density of 16.96/sq mi (6.55/km2). There were 5,108 housing units, of which 4,242 were occupied.[9]

2000 census

2000 Census Age Pyramid for Calhoun County

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 11,115 people, 4,513 households, and 3,014 families residing in the county. The population density was 20 people per square mile (8/km²). There were 5,219 housing units at an average density of 9 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.06% White, 0.69% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. 0.90% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 4,513 households out of which 27.80% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.90% were married couples living together, 6.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.20% were non-families. 30.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the county, the population was spread out with 23.10% under the age of 18, 6.40% from 18 to 24, 24.80% from 25 to 44, 23.70% from 45 to 64, and 22.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 98.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $33,286, and the median income for a family was $41,583. Males had a median income of $28,787 versus $20,095 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,498. 10.10% of the population and 7.10% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.50% of those under the age of 18 and 8.50% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Communities

Cities

Unincorporated communities

Townships

Calhoun County is divided into sixteen townships:

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Calhoun County.[11]

† county seat

Rank City/Town/etc. Municipal type Population (2010 Census)

1 Lake City City 1,727
2 † Rockwell City City 1,709
3 Manson City 1,690
4 Pomeroy City 662
5 Farnhamville (partially in Webster County) City 371
6 Lohrville City 368
7 Twin Lakes CDP 334
8 Lytton (mostly in Sac County) City 315
9 Somers City 113
10 Knierim City 60
11 Rinard City 52
12 Jolley City 41
13 Yetter City 34

Politics

Presidential Elections Results[12]
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2016 67.2% 3,468 27.1% 1,398 5.7% 293
2012 55.3% 2,891 42.8% 2,238 1.9% 101
2008 52.8% 2,741 45.1% 2,341 2.2% 113
2004 58.7% 3,255 40.5% 2,243 0.8% 44
2000 55.1% 2,776 42.3% 2,132 2.6% 133
1996 43.5% 2,077 45.9% 2,193 10.7% 509
1992 41.1% 2,169 40.6% 2,140 18.3% 965
1988 44.9% 2,474 54.3% 2,990 0.7% 41
1984 56.1% 3,311 43.1% 2,541 0.8% 46
1980 57.4% 3,633 34.0% 2,150 8.6% 545
1976 51.0% 3,215 47.6% 3,001 1.3% 84
1972 60.0% 3,821 38.4% 2,446 1.6% 101
1968 57.5% 3,715 36.6% 2,361 5.9% 382
1964 35.4% 2,422 64.5% 4,407 0.1% 8
1960 58.9% 4,485 41.0% 3,123 0.1% 7
1956 57.5% 4,409 38.8% 2,972 3.8% 288
1952 67.7% 5,391 30.3% 2,411 2.1% 164
1948 48.2% 3,083 49.5% 3,164 2.4% 151
1944 48.6% 3,375 51.0% 3,544 0.4% 27
1940 46.5% 3,792 53.2% 4,344 0.3% 25
1936 39.3% 3,027 59.0% 4,544 1.7% 128
1932 34.5% 2,404 62.6% 4,368 2.9% 205
1928 60.2% 4,136 39.1% 2,681 0.7% 49
1924 53.2% 3,529 10.8% 714 36.0% 2,389
1920 77.0% 5,277 21.6% 1,479 1.5% 102
1916 58.3% 2,276 38.8% 1,515 2.8% 110
1912 26.6% 963 32.7% 1,182 40.7% 1,474
1908 63.0% 2,353 30.9% 1,152 6.1% 228
1904 67.4% 2,479 23.7% 870 8.9% 327
1900 69.6% 2,973 28.7% 1,224 1.7% 74
1896 67.3% 2,698 31.9% 1,280 0.9% 34

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  4. ↑ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  5. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Population and Housing Occupancy Status: 2010 - State -- County". United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Retrieved March 8, 2011.
  10. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  11. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-12-21. Retrieved 2013-02-10.
  12. ↑ http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS
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