Audubon County, Iowa
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2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 6,119 in the county, with a population density of . There were 2,972 housing units, of which 2,617 were occupied.2000 census
Census
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of 2000, there were 6,830 people, 2,773 households, and 1,927 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 15 people per square mile (6/km²). There were 2,995 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 99.17% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.15% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
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, 0.09% Native American
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, 0.19% Asian
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, 0.03% from other races
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, and 0.38% from two or more races. 0.48% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 2,773 households out of which 30.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.40% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 5.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.50% were non-families. 28.20% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.90% under the age of 18, 5.00% from 18 to 24, 22.70% from 25 to 44, 22.90% from 45 to 64, and 23.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 92.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,215, and the median income for a family was $37,288. Males had a median income of $28,090 versus $17,528 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $17,489. About 6.70% of families and 7.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.20% of those under age 18 and 7.80% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
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Exira, Iowa Exira is a city in Audubon County, Iowa, United States, along the East Nishnabotna River and U.S. Route 71. The population was 810 at the 2000 census.-History:The oldest town in Audubon County, Exira was founded in 1857... Gray, Iowa Gray is a city in Audubon County, Iowa, United States, along the East Branch of the West Nishnabotna River. The population was 82 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Gray is located at .... |
Kimballton, Iowa Kimballton is a city in Audubon County, Iowa, United States. The population was 342 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Kimballton is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Townships
Audubon County is divided into twelve townshipsTownship (United States)
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Hamlin Township, Audubon County, Iowa Hamlin Township is one of twelve townships in Audubon County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 305.-Geography:Hamlin Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: Adventist, Danish and Seventh Day... Leroy Township, Audubon County, Iowa Leroy Township is one of twelve townships in Audubon County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2750.-Geography:Leroy Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Audubon. According to the USGS, it contains five cemeteries: Aretas Lodge, Arlington... Lincoln Township, Audubon County, Iowa Lincoln Township is one of twelve townships in Audubon County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 349.-Geography:Lincoln Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Gray. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Gray and Lincoln... Melville Township, Audubon County, Iowa Melville Township is one of twelve townships in Audubon County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 151.-Geography:Melville Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Melville Township.-External links:* *... Oakfield Township, Audubon County, Iowa Oakfield Township is one of twelve townships in Audubon County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 389.-Geography:Oakfield Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: Oak Hill, Oakfield and Saint... |
Sharon Township, Audubon County, Iowa Sharon Township is one of twelve townships in Audubon County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 639.-Geography:Sharon Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Kimballton. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Immanuel.-External links:* *... Viola Township, Audubon County, Iowa Viola Township is one of twelve townships in Audubon County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 196.-Geography:Viola Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Viola Center.-External links:* *... |
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Audubon County, IowaNational Register of Historic Places listings in Audubon County, IowaThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Audubon County, Iowa.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Audubon County, Iowa, United States...
- The Audubon County Court House ArticleAudubon County Court HouseThe Audubon County Court House in Audubon, Iowa, United States was built in 1940. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003 as a part of the PWA-Era County Courthouses of IA Multiple Properties Submission...