Keokuk County, Iowa
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2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 10,511 in the county, with a population density of . There were 4,931 housing units, of which 4,408 were occupied.2000 census
Census
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of 2000, there were 11,400 people, 4,586 households, and 3,155 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 20 people per square mile (8/km²). There were 5,013 housing units at an average density of 9 per square mile (3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 99.00% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.07% Black
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or African American
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, 0.11% Native American
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, 0.23% Asian
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
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, 0.21% from other races
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, and 0.36% from two or more races. 0.54% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
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of any race.
There were 4,586 households out of which 30.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.00% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 6.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.20% were non-families. 27.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.70% under the age of 18, 7.00% from 18 to 24, 25.50% from 25 to 44, 21.60% from 45 to 64, and 20.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 94.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $34,025, and the median income for a family was $41,818. Males had a median income of $28,306 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $17,120. About 7.50% of families and 10.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.90% of those under age 18 and 10.50% of those age 65 or over.
Cities
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Hedrick, Iowa Hedrick is a city in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 837 at the 2000 census. Hedrick is notable for its well-preserved brick Main Street and its depot... Keota, Iowa Keota is a city in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,025 at the 2000 census.- 2010 Fire :A large part of historic downtown Keota was damaged by a fire on December 4, 2010... Keswick, Iowa Keswick is a city in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 295 at the 2000 census.-History:The Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway built a 66-mile branch to What Cheer via Keswick in 1879 The town is named for Keswick, England, the home town of a local woman who had... Kinross, Iowa Kinross is a city in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 80 at the 2000 census. The community is named after a place in Scotland... |
Martinsburg, Iowa Martinsburg is a city in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 126 at the 2000 census. The only businesses open to the public in Martinsburg is McBeth Wrecker and Auto Service and periodically a gas station/convenience store with restaurant.... Ollie, Iowa Ollie is a city in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 224 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Ollie is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... Richland, Iowa Richland is a city in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 587 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Richland is located at .... Sigourney, Iowa Sigourney is a city in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,059 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Keokuk County.-History:... |
South English, Iowa South English is a city in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 213 at the 2000 census. It is named for the English River.-Geography:South English is located at .... Thornburg, Iowa Thornburg is a city in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 84 at the 2000 census.-History:The Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway built a 66-mile branch to What Cheer via Thornburg in 1879 The town was founded by the railroad and named in memory of Major Thomas T.... Webster, Iowa Webster is a city in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 110 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Webster is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... What Cheer, Iowa What Cheer is a city in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 678 at the 2000 census.- The name What Cheer :When the future What Cheer was founded in 1865, it was named Petersburg for Peter Britton, the settlement's founder. This name was rejected by the Post Office, forcing a... |
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Keokuk County, IowaNational Register of Historic Places listings in Keokuk County, IowaThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Keokuk County, Iowa.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States...
- Keokuk County CourthouseKeokuk County CourthouseThe Keokuk County Courthouse in Sigourney, Iowa, United States was built in 1911. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981 as a part of the County Courthouses in Iowa Thematic Resource...