Dickinson County, Iowa

Dickinson County, Iowa
Map of Iowa highlighting Dickinson County
Location in the U.S. state of Iowa
Map of the United States highlighting Iowa
Iowa's location in the U.S.
Founded 1857
Named for Daniel S. Dickinson
Seat Spirit Lake
Largest city Spirit Lake
Area
 • Total 404 sq mi (1,046 km2)
 • Land 381 sq mi (987 km2)
 • Water 23 sq mi (60 km2), 5.8%
Population (est.)
 • (2015) 17,111
 • Density 44/sq mi (17/km²)
Congressional district 4th
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
Website www.co.dickinson.ia.us

Dickinson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,667.[1] The county seat is Spirit Lake.[2] The county was organized in 1857 and is named in honor of Daniel S. Dickinson,[3] a U.S. Senator for New York.

Dickinson County comprises the Spirit Lake, IA Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

A picture postcard postmarked Okoboji Iowa Aug 1 1907

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 404 square miles (1,050 km2), of which 381 square miles (990 km2) is land and 23 square miles (60 km2) (5.8%) is water.[4] It is the smallest county by land area in Iowa, and the fifth-smallest by total area.

A region known as the Iowa Great Lakes is in Dickinson County, making it a popular vacation destination for Iowans, and explaining the recent high population growth in the area. The lakes include West Okoboji Lake, East Okoboji Lake, and Spirit Lake.

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1860180—
18701,389671.7%
18801,90136.9%
18904,328127.7%
19007,99584.7%
19108,1371.8%
192010,24125.9%
193010,9827.2%
194012,18511.0%
195012,7564.7%
196012,574−1.4%
197012,565−0.1%
198015,62924.4%
199014,909−4.6%
200016,42410.2%
201016,6671.5%
Est. 201617,243[5]3.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8]
1990-2000[9] 2010-2013[1]

2010 census

The 2010 census recorded a population of 16,667 in the county, with a population density of 43.7385/sq mi (16.8875/km2). There were 12,849 housing units, of which 7,554 were occupied.[10]

2000 census

2000 Census Age Pyramid for Dickinson County

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 16,424 people, 7,103 households, and 4,759 families residing in the county. The population density was 43 people per square mile (17/km²). There were 11,375 housing units at an average density of 30 per square mile (12/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.90% White, 0.18% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.43% from two or more races. 0.66% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 7,103 households out of which 26.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.80% were married couples living together, 6.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.00% were non-families. 28.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the county, the population was spread out with 21.90% under the age of 18, 6.60% from 18 to 24, 23.90% from 25 to 44, 26.90% from 45 to 64, and 20.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 95.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $39,020, and the median income for a family was $47,739. Males had a median income of $30,523 versus $22,131 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,929. 6.00% of the population and 4.20% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty 5.90% of those under the age of 18 and 7.00% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Communities

Cities

Unincorporated community

Townships

Dickinson County is divided into twelve townships:

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Dickinson County.[12]

† county seat

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

1 † Spirit Lake City 4,840
2 Milford City 2,898
3 Arnolds Park City 1,126
4 Lake Park City 1,105
5 Okoboji City 807
6 Orleans City 608
7 Terril City 367
8 Wahpeton City 341
9 West Okoboji City 289
10 Superior City 130

Politics

Presidential Elections Results[13]
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2016 65.2% 6,753 29.5% 3,056 5.3% 545
2012 58.2% 5,912 40.3% 4,095 1.5% 152
2008 52.1% 5,162 46.7% 4,625 1.2% 120
2004 55.9% 5,337 43.3% 4,140 0.8% 76
2000 52.0% 4,225 45.1% 3,660 2.9% 236
1996 40.9% 3,129 46.6% 3,562 12.5% 955
1992 38.5% 3,196 37.4% 3,106 24.1% 2,002
1988 51.8% 3,678 47.1% 3,342 1.1% 81
1984 56.7% 4,064 42.2% 3,025 1.1% 81
1980 54.1% 4,028 35.2% 2,620 10.7% 794
1976 54.1% 3,795 43.9% 3,074 2.0% 141
1972 58.6% 3,739 37.2% 2,373 4.2% 269
1968 56.5% 3,472 37.2% 2,286 6.4% 393
1964 41.1% 2,443 58.8% 3,490 0.1% 5
1960 57.0% 3,575 43.0% 2,696 0.0% 2
1956 59.1% 3,641 40.6% 2,498 0.3% 18
1952 71.1% 4,401 28.2% 1,748 0.7% 45
1948 48.3% 2,304 48.8% 2,324 2.9% 138
1944 46.1% 2,133 53.5% 2,473 0.5% 21
1940 47.7% 2,736 52.0% 2,985 0.4% 21
1936 40.1% 2,322 58.7% 3,399 1.2% 70
1932 44.1% 2,074 53.1% 2,500 2.8% 132
1928 70.6% 3,045 29.0% 1,251 0.4% 19
1924 66.2% 2,967 9.7% 435 24.1% 1,081
1920 80.4% 3,298 18.5% 760 1.1% 43
1916 57.2% 1,249 40.9% 893 1.8% 40
1912 24.5% 457 27.0% 502 48.5% 903
1908 66.6% 1,109 30.2% 503 3.2% 54
1904 78.0% 1,320 18.4% 312 3.6% 60
1900 73.2% 1,352 24.1% 445 2.8% 51
1896 67.4% 1,131 30.8% 517 1.9% 31

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 106.
  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". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
  7. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010". United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Retrieved May 10, 2011.
  11. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  12. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-12-21. Retrieved 2013-02-10.
  13. ↑ http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS

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