Dickinson County, Iowa
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2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 16,667 in the county, with a population density of . There were 12,849 housing units, of which 7,554 were occupied.2000 census
Census
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of 2000, there were 16,424 people, 7,103 households, and 4,759 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 43 people per square mile (17/km²). There were 11,375 housing units at an average density of 30 per square mile (12/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.90% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.18% Black
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or African American
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, 0.21% Native American
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, 0.18% Asian
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
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, 0.10% from other races
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, and 0.43% from two or more races. 0.66% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
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of any race.
There were 7,103 households out of which 26.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.80% were married couples
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living together, 6.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.00% were non-families. 28.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.78.
In the county the population was spread out with 21.90% under the age of 18, 6.60% from 18 to 24, 23.90% from 25 to 44, 26.90% from 45 to 64, and 20.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 95.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $39,020, and the median income for a family was $47,739. Males had a median income of $30,523 versus $22,131 for females. The per capita income
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for the county was $21,929. 6.00% of the population and 4.20% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty 5.90% of those under the age of 18 and 7.00% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Incorporated Cities
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Orleans, Iowa Orleans is a city in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 583 at the 2000 census. Orleans is part of the Iowa Great Lakes region, located along Spirit Lake... Spirit Lake, Iowa Spirit Lake is a city in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 4,261 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Dickinson County.The town is located along the western shore of East Okoboji Lake, in the Iowa Great Lakes region.... Superior, Iowa Superior is a city in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 142 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Superior is located at .... |
Terril, Iowa Terril is a city in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 404 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Terril is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... Wahpeton, Iowa Wahpeton is a city in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 462 at the 2000 census.Wahpeton is part of the Iowa Great Lakes region of northwestern Iowa, which is a regional vacation and recreation destination... West Okoboji, Iowa West Okoboji is a city in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 432 at the 2000 census. The city is located on West Okoboji Lake, from which it takes its name... |
Townships
Dickinson County is divided into twelve townshipsCivil township
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Lakeville Township, Dickinson County, Iowa Lakeville Township is one of twelve townships in Dickinson County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,562.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Lakeville Township covers an area of 36.31 square miles ; of this, 31.44 square miles is land and 4.87 square... Lloyd Township, Dickinson County, Iowa Lloyd Township is one of twelve townships in Dickinson County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 616.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Lloyd Township covers an area of 35.88 square miles .... Milford Township, Dickinson County, Iowa Milford Township is one of twelve townships in Dickinson County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 869.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Milford Township covers an area of 35.51 square miles ; of this, 35.46 square miles is land and 0.05 square miles... |
Okoboji Township, Dickinson County, Iowa Okoboji Township is one of twelve townships in Dickinson County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,087.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Okoboji Township covers an area of 36.12 square miles ; of this, 36.09 square miles is land and 0.03 square miles... Richland Township, Dickinson County, Iowa Richland Township is one of twelve townships in Dickinson County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 261.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Richland Township covers an area of 36.37 square miles ; of this, 36.1 square miles is land and 0.26 square miles... Silver Lake Township, Dickinson County, Iowa Silver Lake Township is one of twelve townships in Dickinson County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,159.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Silver Lake Township covers an area of 28.72 square miles ; of this, 27.14 square miles is land and 1.57 square... |
Spirit Lake Township, Dickinson County, Iowa Spirit Lake Township is one of twelve townships in Dickinson County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,467.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Spirit Lake Township covers an area of 28.9 square miles ; of this, 19.01 square miles is land and 9.9 square... Superior Township, Dickinson County, Iowa Superior Township is one of twelve townships in Dickinson County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 300.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Superior Township covers an area of 28.65 square miles ; of this, 28.13 square miles is land and 0.52 square miles... Westport Township, Dickinson County, Iowa Westport Township is one of twelve townships in Dickinson County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 143.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Westport Township covers an area of 35.93 square miles ; of this, 35.91 square miles is land and 0.01 square miles... |