Davis County, Iowa
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2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 8,753 in the county, with a population density of . There were 3,600 housing units, of which 3,201 were occupied.2000 census
As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 8,541 people, 3,207 households, and 2,286 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 17 people per square mile (7/km²). There were 3,530 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.35% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.18% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
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, 0.21% Native American
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, 0.20% Asian
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, 0.05% Pacific Islander
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, 0.21% from other races
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, and 0.81% from two or more races. 0.71% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
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of any race. 10.4% of the population speak either German
German language
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or Pennsylvania German
Pennsylvania German language
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at home.
There were 3,207 households out of which 32.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.70% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 5.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.70% were non-families. 25.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.10% under the age of 18, 7.40% from 18 to 24, 25.20% from 25 to 44, 22.90% from 45 to 64, and 17.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 97.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,864, and the median income for a family was $40,982. Males had a median income of $26,818 versus $21,726 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $15,127. About 9.00% of families and 11.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.70% of those under age 18 and 12.80% of those age 65 or over.
Cities
- BloomfieldBloomfield, IowaBloomfield is a city in Davis County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,601 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Davis County.-Geography:Bloomfield is located in the southeastern part of Iowa near the Missouri border....
- DrakesvilleDrakesville, IowaDrakesville is a city in Davis County, Iowa, United States. The population was 185 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Drakesville is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
- FlorisFloris, IowaFloris is a city in Davis County, Iowa, United States. The population was 153 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Floris is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
- PulaskiPulaski, IowaPulaski is a city in Davis County, Iowa, United States. The population was 249 at the 2000 census.- Corn Show :The Pulaski Corn Show, held annually on a September weekend, is a citywide celebration with a parade.-Geography:...
Townships
Davis County is divided into these townshipsCivil township
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Lick Creek Township, Davis County, Iowa Lick Creek Township is a township in Davis County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 847.-Geography:Lick Creek Township covers an area of 35.58 square miles ; of this, 0.03 square miles or 0.09 percent is water... Marion Township, Davis County, Iowa Marion Township is a township in Davis County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 218.-Geography:Marion Township covers an area of 35.66 square miles ; of this, 0.34 square miles or 0.96 percent is water... Perry Township, Davis County, Iowa Perry Township is a township in Davis County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 333.-Geography:Perry Township covers an area of 29.14 square miles ; of this, 0.01 square miles or 0.04 percent is water... Prairie Township, Davis County, Iowa Prairie Township is a township in Davis County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 394.-Geography:Prairie Township covers an area of 27.63 square miles ; of this, 0.06 square miles or 0.21 percent is water.-Adjacent townships:* Union Township * Chequest Township, Van Buren... Roscoe Township, Davis County, Iowa Roscoe Township is a township in Davis County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 233.-Geography:Roscoe Township covers an area of 25.5 square miles ; of this, 0.05 square miles or 0.21 percent is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Waneta* Wanetta CornerRoscoe Township is a township... |
Salt Creek Township, Davis County, Iowa Salt Creek Township is a township in Davis County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 294.-Geography:Salt Creek Township covers an area of 35.9 square miles ; of this, 0.29 square miles or 0.82 percent is water... Soap Creek Township, Davis County, Iowa Soap Creek Township is a township in Davis County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 610.-Geography:Soap Creek Township covers an area of 34.9 square miles ; of this, 0.05 square miles or 0.14 percent is water... Union Township, Davis County, Iowa Union Township is a township in Davis County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 305.-Geography:Union Township covers an area of 36.56 square miles ; of this, 0.04 square miles or 0.1 percent is water... West Grove Township, Davis County, Iowa West Grove Township is a township in Davis County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 456.-Geography:West Grove Township covers an area of 36.54 square miles ; of this, 0.1 square miles or 0.29 percent is water.-Unincorporated towns:* West GroveWest Grove Township is a township... Wyacondah Township, Davis County, Iowa Wyacondah Township is a township in Davis County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 374.-Geography:Wyacondah Township covers an area of 48.24 square miles ; of this, 0.13 square miles or 0.28 percent is water... |