Clinton County, Iowa
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2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 49,116 in the county, with a population density of . There were 21,733 housing units, of which 20,223 were occupied.2000 census
Census
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of 2000, there were 50,149 people, 20,105 households, and 13,671 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 72 people per square mile (28/km²). There were 21,585 housing units at an average density of 31 per square mile (12/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.87% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.89% Black
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or African American
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, 0.24% Native American
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, 0.56% Asian
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
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, 0.34% from other races
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, and 1.08% from two or more races. 1.25% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
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of any race.
There were 20,105 households out of which 31.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.60% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 9.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.00% were non-families. 27.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.60% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 27.00% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 15.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 94.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,423, and the median income for a family was $46,450. Males had a median income of $35,049 versus $21,333 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $17,724. About 7.70% of families and 10.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.70% of those under age 18 and 7.80% of those age 65 or over.
Cities
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Clinton, Iowa Clinton is a city in and the county seat of Clinton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 26231as of 2010. Clinton, along with DeWitt, Iowa , was named in honor of the seventh governor of New York, DeWitt Clinton. Clinton is the principal city of the Clinton Micropolitan Statistical... DeWitt, Iowa DeWitt is a city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,049 at the 2000 census. DeWitt was named after DeWitt Clinton , an early American politician who served as United States Senator and 7th Governor of New York.-Geography:... Delmar, Iowa Delmar is a city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 514 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Delmar is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... Goose Lake, Iowa Goose Lake is a city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 232 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Goose Lake is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Grand Mound, Iowa Grand Mound is a city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 676 at the 2000 census.-Education:Grand Mound is part of the Central Community School District, based in DeWitt. Until 2001, elementary-aged students attended Grand Mound Elementary School with older students being... Lost Nation, Iowa Lost Nation is a city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 497 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lost Nation is located at .... Low Moor, Iowa Low Moor is a city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 240 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Low Moor is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Toronto, Iowa Toronto is a town in Clinton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 134 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Toronto is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... Welton, Iowa Welton is a city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 159 at the 2000 census.The community is located adjacent to U.S. Route 61, which passes around Welton just to the east of the city. Prior to the expansion of Highway 61 to a four-lane highway, it passed directly through the... Wheatland, Iowa Wheatland is a city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 772 at the 2000 census.-History:Wheatland was platted in 1858 under the leadership of John Bennett. The town was named for President James Buchanan's estate 'Wheatlands' in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Bennett being an... |
Townships
Clinton County is divided into these townshipsCivil township
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Eden Township, Clinton County, Iowa Eden Township is a township in Clinton County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 856.-Geography:Eden Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Low Moor... Elk River Township, Clinton County, Iowa Elk River Township is a township in Clinton County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 828.-Geography:Elk River Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Andover... Grant Township, Clinton County, Iowa Grant Township is a township in Clinton County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 287.-Geography:Grant Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Pine Hill and Saint Columbkille.-References:*... Hampshire Township, Clinton County, Iowa Hampshire Township is a township in Clinton County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 877.-Geography:Hampshire Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: Dierks, Holy Cross and Pleasant... Liberty Township, Clinton County, Iowa Liberty Township is a township in Clinton County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 374.-Geography:Liberty Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Toronto. According to the USGS, it contains two cemeteries: Rose Hill and Saint James.-References:*... Olive Township, Clinton County, Iowa Olive Township is a township in Clinton County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 846.-Geography:Olive Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Calamus. According to the USGS, it contains ten cemeteries: Alger, Boyd, Dubois, Dutton, Emmanuel,... |
Orange Township, Clinton County, Iowa Orange Township is a township in Clinton County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,253.-Geography:Orange Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Grand Mound... Sharon Township, Clinton County, Iowa Sharon Township is a township in Clinton County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 784. Sharon Methodist Episcopal Church, which is located in the township, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.-Geography:... Spring Rock Township, Clinton County, Iowa Spring Rock Township is a township in Clinton County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,142.-Geography:Spring Rock Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Wheatland... Washington Township, Clinton County, Iowa Washington Township is a township in Clinton County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 460.-Geography:Washington Township covers an area of and contains no incorporated settlements. According to the USGS, it contains four cemeteries: Clinton County Farm, Rossiter, Saint... Waterford Township, Clinton County, Iowa Waterford Township is a township in Clinton County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 796.-Geography:Waterford Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Charlotte... Welton Township, Clinton County, Iowa Welton Township is a township in Clinton County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 528.-Geography:Welton Township covers an area of and contains one incorporated settlement, Welton. According to the USGS, it contains three cemeteries: Oak View, Walrod and Welton.The stream of... |
Unincorporated communities
- BryantBryant, IowaBryant is an unincorporated community in northeastern Clinton County, Iowa, United States. It lies along local roads northwest of the city of Clinton, the county seat of Clinton County. Its elevation is 804 feet...
- ElwoodElwood, IowaElwood is an unincorporated community in northwestern Clinton County, Iowa, United States. It lies along Iowa Highway 136 northwest of the city of Clinton, the county seat of Clinton County, and 5 miles east of Lost Nation. Its elevation is 738 feet . It once possessed a post office,...
- ElviraElvira, IowaElvira is an unincorporated community in Clinton County, Iowa, United States. It falls within the Clinton zip code ....
- Teeds GroveTeeds Grove, IowaTeeds Grove is an unincorporated community in northeastern Clinton County, Iowa, United States. It lies at the intersection of Clinton County Routes E44 and Z50, north of the city of Clinton, the county seat of Clinton County. Its elevation is 692 feet .Teeds Grove's post office has a...
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Clinton County, IowaNational Register of Historic Places listings in Clinton County, IowaThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Clinton County, Iowa.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Clinton County, Iowa, United States...
- The Clinton County Courthouse ArticleClinton County Courthouse (Iowa)Clinton County Courthouse is a historic courthouse in Clinton, Iowa. It was built in 1897 and added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 2, 1981 as a part of the County Courthouses in Iowa Thematic Resource. It is the fourth courthouse that has been used by the county.-History:The...