2010 census

The 2010 census recorded a population of 9,286 in the county, with a population density of . There were 4,086 housing units, of which 3,701 were occupied.

2000 census

As of the census

Census

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of 2000, there were 9,133 people, 3,584 households, and 2,498 families residing in the county. The population density

Population density

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 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

Race (United States Census)

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, 0.11% Black

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 or African American

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, 0.33% Native American

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, 0.35% Asian

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, 0.03% Pacific Islander

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, 1.96% from other races

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, and 0.58% from two or more races. 4.04% of the population were Hispanic

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 or Latino

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 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

Marriage

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 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

Per capita income

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 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.

Cities

• Murray
  Murray, Iowa
  Murray is a city in Clarke County, Iowa, United States. The population was 766 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Murray is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
  
  
• Osceola
  Osceola, Iowa
  Osceola is a city in Clarke County, Iowa, United States. The population was 4,659 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Clarke County.-Geography:Osceola is located at , at the junction of Interstate 35 and U.S. Routes 34 and 69...
  
  
• Weldon
  Weldon, Iowa
  Weldon is a city in Clarke and Decatur Counties of the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 145 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Weldon is located at ....
  
  
• Woodburn
  Woodburn, Iowa
  Woodburn is a city in Clarke County, Iowa, United States. The population was 244 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Woodburn is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
  
  

Townships

Doyle Doyle Township, Clarke County, Iowa Doyle Township is a township in Clarke County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 200.-Geography:Doyle Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements... Franklin Franklin Township, Clarke County, Iowa Franklin Township is a township in Clarke County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 193.-Geography:Franklin Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements... Fremont Fremont Township, Clarke County, Iowa Fremont Township is a township in Clarke County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 507.-Geography:Fremont Township covers an area of 36.29 square miles and contains no incorporated settlements... Green Bay Green Bay Township, Clarke County, Iowa Green Bay Township is a township in Clarke County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 232.-Geography:Green Bay Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements...

Jackson Jackson Township, Clarke County, Iowa Jackson Township is a township in Clarke County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 577.-Geography:Jackson Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Woodburn... Knox Knox Township, Clarke County, Iowa Knox Township is a township in Clarke County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 202.-Geography:Knox Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Lacelle.... Liberty Liberty Township, Clarke County, Iowa Liberty Township is a township in Clarke County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 373.-Geography:Liberty Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements... Madison Madison Township, Clarke County, Iowa Madison Township is a township in Clarke County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 176.-Geography:Madison Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Union....

Osceola Osceola Township, Clarke County, Iowa Osceola Township is a township in Clarke County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 481.-Geography:Osceola Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements... Troy Troy Township, Clarke County, Iowa Troy Township is a township in Clarke County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,021.-Geography:Troy Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Murray. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Murray and Troy.The stream of West Long Creek... Ward Ward Township, Clarke County, Iowa Ward Township is a township in Clarke County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 228.-Geography:Ward Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Cox.-References:... Washington Washington Township, Clarke County, Iowa Washington Township is a township in Clarke County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 284.-Geography:Washington Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains one cemetery, Field....

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Clarke County, Iowa