Clarke County, Iowa

Clarke County, Iowa

Clarke County Courthouse in Osceola
Map of Iowa highlighting Clarke County
Location in the U.S. state of Iowa
Map of the United States highlighting Iowa
Iowa's location in the U.S.
Founded 1846
Named for James Clarke
Seat Osceola
Largest city Osceola
Area
 • Total 432 sq mi (1,119 km2)
 • Land 431 sq mi (1,116 km2)
 • Water 0.6 sq mi (2 km2), 0.1%
Population
 • (2010) 9,286
 • Density 22/sq mi (8/km²)
Congressional district 2nd
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
Website www.clarkecountyiowa.org

Clarke County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,286.[1] The county seat is Osceola.[2] The county was formed on January 13, 1846. It was named for James Clarke, a Governor of the Iowa Territory.[3]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 432 square miles (1,120 km2), of which 431 square miles (1,120 km2) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) (0.1%) is water.[4]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
185079—
18605,4276,769.6%
18708,73561.0%
188011,51331.8%
189011,332−1.6%
190012,4409.8%
191010,736−13.7%
192010,506−2.1%
193010,384−1.2%
194010,233−1.5%
19509,369−8.4%
19608,222−12.2%
19707,581−7.8%
19808,61213.6%
19908,287−3.8%
20009,13310.2%
20109,2861.7%
Est. 20169,309[5]0.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
2012 Estimate[7]

2010 census

The 2010 census recorded a population of 9,286 in the county, with a population density of 21.545/sq mi (8.319/km2). There were 4,086 housing units, of which 3,701 were occupied.[8]

2000 census

2000 Census Age Pyramid for Clarke County

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 9,133 people, 3,584 households, and 2,498 families residing in the county. The population density was 21 people per square mile (8/km²). There were 3,934 housing units at an average density of 9 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.64% White, 0.11% Black or African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.96% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. 4.04% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,584 households out of which 32.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.80% were married couples living together, 8.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.30% were non-families. 25.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the county, the population was spread out with 26.30% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 26.50% 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 39 years. For every 100 females there were 97.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $34,474, and the median income for a family was $42,171. Males had a median income of $29,648 versus $20,522 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,409. About 6.20% of families and 8.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.10% of those under age 18 and 7.70% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

Cities

Townships


Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Clarke County.[10]

† county seat

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

1 † Osceola City 4,929
2 Murray City 756
3 Woodburn City 202
4 Weldon (mostly in Decatur County) City 125

Politics

Presidential Elections Results[11]
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2016 60.9% 2,713 32.9% 1,465 6.2% 276
2012 48.0% 2,124 49.4% 2,189 2.6% 117
2008 47.7% 2,118 49.9% 2,218 2.5% 109
2004 48.2% 2,200 50.9% 2,323 0.9% 43
2000 47.5% 1,984 49.8% 2,081 2.7% 111
1996 35.7% 1,401 52.3% 2,053 12.0% 469
1992 33.3% 1,417 45.1% 1,921 21.6% 922
1988 41.5% 1,631 57.5% 2,262 1.0% 41
1984 52.4% 2,262 47.0% 2,030 0.7% 29
1980 54.9% 2,417 36.7% 1,614 8.5% 373
1976 41.9% 1,737 56.2% 2,333 1.9% 79
1972 56.8% 2,214 40.8% 1,590 2.5% 97
1968 51.5% 2,059 41.4% 1,655 7.2% 286
1964 36.7% 1,546 63.1% 2,659 0.2% 7
1960 57.8% 2,631 41.9% 1,906 0.3% 13
1956 56.0% 2,462 43.9% 1,929 0.1% 6
1952 65.7% 3,215 33.8% 1,653 0.5% 26
1948 50.1% 2,195 48.0% 2,101 1.9% 83
1944 56.8% 2,603 42.5% 1,946 0.8% 35
1940 53.8% 2,962 45.6% 2,513 0.6% 35
1936 48.9% 2,571 49.7% 2,613 1.5% 79
1932 39.9% 1,608 58.1% 2,342 2.0% 80
1928 61.9% 2,780 36.6% 1,642 1.5% 68
1924 52.5% 2,554 15.3% 743 32.3% 1,570
1920 70.8% 3,150 28.3% 1,257 1.0% 43
1916 55.1% 1,507 43.0% 1,175 1.9% 53
1912 35.4% 882 36.6% 910 28.0% 697
1908 58.0% 1,624 40.5% 1,134 1.5% 42
1904 64.6% 1,799 32.2% 896 3.3% 91
1900 56.7% 1,800 41.6% 1,322 1.7% 53
1896 51.5% 1,646 47.5% 1,517 1.0% 31

See also

References

  1. ↑ "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. ↑ Clarke County Archived 2007-07-03 at Archive.is
  4. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. ↑ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  6. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Census.gov. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Population and Housing Occupancy Status: 2010 - State -- County". United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Retrieved March 9, 2011.
  9. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  10. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-12-21. Retrieved 2013-02-10.
  11. ↑ http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS
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