Fort Madison-Keokuk micropolitan area
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The Fort Madison–Keokuk Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau
, is an area consisting of two counties – one in southeast Iowa
and one in northeast Missouri
, anchored by the cities of Fort Madison, Iowa
and Keokuk, Iowa
. As of the 2000 census
, the μSA had a population of 45,468 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 42,574).
of 2000, there were 45,468 people, 18,127 households, and 12,327 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 94.99% White, 2.36% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.90% from other races
, and 1.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.10% of the population.
The median income for a household in the μSA was $32,825, and the median income for a family was $39,464. Males had a median income of $29,783 versus $20,869 for females. The per capita income
for the μSA was $17,209.
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, is an area consisting of two counties – one in southeast Iowa
Iowa
Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New...
and one in northeast Missouri
Missouri
Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
, anchored by the cities of Fort Madison, Iowa
Fort Madison, Iowa
Fort Madison, situated on the Mississippi River, is a city in and one of the county seats of Lee County, Iowa, United States. The other county seat is Keokuk. The population was 10,715 at the 2000 census...
and Keokuk, Iowa
Keokuk, Iowa
Keokuk is a city in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Iowa and one of the county seats of Lee County. The other county seat is Fort Madison. The population was 11,427 at the 2000 census. The city is named after the Sauk Chief Keokuk, who is thought to be buried in Rand Park...
. As of the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...
, the μSA had a population of 45,468 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 42,574).
Communities
- Places with more than 10,000 inhabitants
- Fort Madison, IowaFort Madison, IowaFort Madison, situated on the Mississippi River, is a city in and one of the county seats of Lee County, Iowa, United States. The other county seat is Keokuk. The population was 10,715 at the 2000 census...
- Keokuk, IowaKeokuk, IowaKeokuk is a city in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Iowa and one of the county seats of Lee County. The other county seat is Fort Madison. The population was 11,427 at the 2000 census. The city is named after the Sauk Chief Keokuk, who is thought to be buried in Rand Park...
- Fort Madison, Iowa
- Places with 1,000 to 5,000 inhabitants
- Kahoka, MissouriKahoka, MissouriKahoka is a city in Clark County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,241 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Clark County. The city was founded in 1857 and is named for the Cahokia tribe of the Illiniwek or Illinois Confederacy....
- Kahoka, Missouri
- Places with 500 to 1,000 inhabitants
- Donnellson, IowaDonnellson, IowaDonnellson is a city in Lee County, Iowa, United States. The population was 963 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Fort Madison–Keokuk, IA-MO Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Donnellson is located at ....
- Montrose, IowaMontrose, IowaMontrose is a city in Lee County, Iowa, United States. The population was 957 at the 2000 census. The town is located on the Mississippi River. It is part of the Fort Madison–Keokuk, IA-MO Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
- West Point, IowaWest Point, IowaWest Point is a city in Lee County, Iowa, United States. The population was 980 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Fort Madison–Keokuk, IA-MO Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- Donnellson, Iowa
- Places with less than 500 inhabitants
- Alexandria, MissouriAlexandria, MissouriAlexandria is a city in Clark County, Missouri, USA. The population was 166 at the 2000 census. The city was founded in 1848 and is named after Alexandria, in Egypt.Alexandria is part of the Fort Madison–Keokuk, IA-MO Micropolitan Statistical Area....
- Franklin, IowaFranklin, IowaFranklin is a city in Lee County, Iowa, United States. Franklin is noted for its stone and brick Federal architecture, uncommon in Iowa.The population was 136 at the 2000 census...
- Houghton, IowaHoughton, IowaHoughton is a city in Lee County, Iowa, United States. The population was 130 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Fort Madison–Keokuk, IA-MO Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Houghton is located at ....
- Luray, MissouriLuray, MissouriLuray is a village in Clark County, Missouri, United States. The population was 102 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Fort Madison–Keokuk, IA-MO Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Luray is located at ....
- Revere, MissouriRevere, MissouriRevere is a village in Clark County, Missouri, United States. The population was 121 at the 2000 census, at which time it was a town. It is part of the Fort Madison–Keokuk, IA-MO Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- St. Paul, IowaSt. Paul, IowaSt. Paul is a city in Lee County, Iowa, United States. The population was 118 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Fort Madison–Keokuk, IA-MO Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:St...
- Wayland, MissouriWayland, MissouriWayland is a city in Clark County, Missouri, United States. The population was 425 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Fort Madison–Keokuk, IA-MO Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Wayland is located at ....
- Wyaconda, MissouriWyaconda, MissouriWyaconda is a city in Clark County, Missouri, United States. The population was 310 at the 2000 census. The city was organized in 1888 and is named after a Siouan name for God or the Great Spirit. The first land purchased from the Santa Fe and Land Co...
- Alexandria, Missouri
- Unincorporated places
- Argyle, IowaArgyle, IowaArgyle is an unincorporated community in southwestern Lee County, Iowa, United States. It lies along the concurrent Iowa Highways 27 and 394 southwest of the city of Fort Madison, the county seat of Lee County. Its elevation is 679 feet . Although Argyle is unincorporated, it has a post...
- Denmark, IowaDenmark, IowaDenmark is an unincorporated community in northeastern Lee County, Iowa, United States. It lies along Iowa Highway 16 north of the city of Fort Madison, the county seat of Lee County. Its elevation is 722 feet . Although Denmark is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of...
- Pilot Grove, IowaPilot Grove, IowaPilot Grove is an unincorporated community in northern Lee County, Iowa, United States. It lies along local roads northwest of the city of Fort Madison, the county seat of Lee County. Its elevation is 643 feet . Although Pilot Grove is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code...
- St. Patrick, MissouriSt. Patrick, MissouriSt. Patrick is an unincorporated community in southern Clark County, Missouri, United States. It is located about ten miles northwest of Canton on Route 81. The community was founded in 1833 and is named after the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick....
- Wever, IowaWever, IowaWever is an unincorporated community in northeastern Lee County, Iowa, United States. It lies along U.S. Route 61 northeast of the city of Fort Madison, the county seat of Lee County. Its elevation is 561 feet . Although Wever is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of...
- Argyle, Iowa
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Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 45,468 people, 18,127 households, and 12,327 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 94.99% White, 2.36% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.90% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.10% of the population.
The median income for a household in the μSA was $32,825, and the median income for a family was $39,464. Males had a median income of $29,783 versus $20,869 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the μSA was $17,209.