Carroll County, Iowa
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2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 20,816 in the county, with a population density of . There were 9,376 housing units, of which 8,683 were occupied.2000 census
Census
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of 2000, there were 21,421 people, 8,486 households, and 5,668 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 38 people per square mile (15/km²). There were 9,019 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile (6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.87% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.18% Black
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or African American
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, 0.10% Native American
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, 0.34% Asian
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, 0.20% from other races
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, and 0.31% from two or more races. 0.54% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
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of any race.
There were 8,486 households out of which 32.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.00% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 6.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.20% were non-families. 29.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.90% under the age of 18, 7.40% from 18 to 24, 25.90% from 25 to 44, 21.00% from 45 to 64, and 18.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 95.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,275, and the median income for a family was $47,040. Males had a median income of $30,074 versus $21,528 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $18,595. About 4.50% of families and 6.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.10% of those under age 18 and 8.20% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
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Dedham, Iowa Dedham is a city in Carroll County, Iowa, United States. The population was 280 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Dedham is located at at the junction of Brushy and Dedham Creeks.... Glidden, Iowa Glidden is a town in Carroll County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,253 at the 2000 census.The town is named in honor of Joseph Farwell Glidden of DeKalb, Illinois, who invented barbed wire in 1873.-Geography:... Halbur, Iowa Halbur is a city in Carroll County, Iowa, United States. The population was 202 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Halbur is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Lanesboro, Iowa Lanesboro is a city in Carroll County, Iowa, United States. The population was 152 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lanesboro is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which, of it is land and 1.33% is water.-Demographics:The 2010 census reports... Lidderdale, Iowa Lidderdale is a city in Carroll County, Iowa, United States. The population was 186 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lidderdale is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... Manning, Iowa Manning is a city in Carroll County, Iowa, United States, along Iowa Highway 141. The population was 1,490 at the 2000 census. It is named for Orlando Harrison Manning, a Lieutenant Governor of Iowa.-History:... |
Ralston, Iowa Ralston is a city in Carroll and Greene Counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 98 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Ralston is located at .... Templeton, Iowa Templeton is a city in Carroll County, Iowa, United States. The population was 334 at the 2000 census.-History:The city was founded in 1882 and is perhaps best known as the home of Templeton Rye, a "brand" of rye whiskey manufactured during the prohibition era that was very popular in Chicago,... Willey, Iowa Willey is a city in Carroll County, Iowa, United States. The population was 103 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Willey is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Townships
Carroll County is divided into sixteen townshipsTownship (United States)
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Grant Township, Carroll County, Iowa Grant Township is one of eighteen townships in Carroll County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 462.-Geography:Grant Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Holy Family.-External links:* *... Jasper Township, Carroll County, Iowa Jasper Township is one of eighteen townships in Carroll County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 358.-Geography:Jasper Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Lanesboro. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Lanesboro and... Kniest Township, Carroll County, Iowa Kniest Township is one of eighteen townships in Carroll County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 441.-Geography:Kniest Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint... Maple River Township, Carroll County, Iowa Maple River Township is one of eighteen townships in Carroll County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2000 census, its population was 510.-Geography:... |
Newton Township, Carroll County, Iowa Newton Township is one of eighteen townships in Carroll County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 500.-Geography:Newton Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Dedham. According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: Dedham, McCurdy and Saint... Pleasant Valley Township, Carroll County, Iowa Pleasant Valley Township is one of eighteen townships in Carroll County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 415.-Geography:... Richland Township, Carroll County, Iowa Richland Township is one of eighteen townships in Carroll County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 187.-Geography:Richland Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements.-External links:* *... Roselle Township, Carroll County, Iowa Roselle Township is one of eighteen townships in Carroll County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 670.-Geography:Roselle Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Halbur. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Holy Angels and Saint... |
Sheridan Township, Carroll County, Iowa Sheridan Township is one of eighteen townships in Carroll County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 461.-Geography:Sheridan Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Lidderdale. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: East Liberty and... Union Township, Carroll County, Iowa Union Township is one of eighteen townships in Carroll County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,532.-Geography:Union Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Coon Rapids. According to the USGS, it contains four cemeteries: Coon Rapids, Oak Hill,... Washington Township, Carroll County, Iowa Washington Township is one of eighteen townships in Carroll County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 308.-Geography:Washington Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements.-External links:* *... Wheatland Township, Carroll County, Iowa Wheatland Township is one of eighteen townships in Carroll County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 728.-Geography:Wheatland Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Breda. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Wheatland.-External... |