Mahaska County, Iowa
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2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 22,381 in the county, with a population density of . There were 9,766 housing units, of which 8,975 were occupied.2000 census
Census
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of 2000, there were 22,335 people, 8,880 households, and 6,144 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 39 people per square mile (15/km²). There were 9,551 housing units at an average density of 17 per square mile (6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.20% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.64% Black
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or African American
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, 0.19% Native American
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, 0.86% Asian
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, 0.03% Pacific Islander
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, 0.30% from other races
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, and 0.78% from two or more races. 0.85% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
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of any race.
There were 8,880 households out of which 32.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.60% were married couples
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living together, 7.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.80% were non-families. 26.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.40% 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 2.96.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.70% under the age of 18, 9.40% from 18 to 24, 26.80% from 25 to 44, 21.70% from 45 to 64, and 16.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 99.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.90 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,314, and the median income for a family was $43,557. Males had a median income of $32,618 versus $23,192 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $18,232. About 7.50% of families and 9.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.70% of those under age 18 and 9.30% of those age 65 or over.
Incorporated cities
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Keomah Village, Iowa Keomah Village is a city in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States. The population was 97 at the 2000 census. Keomah Village is located adjacent to Lake Keomah State Park.-Geography:Keomah Village is located at .... Leighton, Iowa Leighton is a city in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States. The population was 162 in the 2010 census, an increase from 153 in the 2000 census. -Geography:Leighton's longitude and latitude coordinatesin decimal form are 41.338530, -92.786800... New Sharon, Iowa New Sharon is a city in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,301 at the 2000 census.-Geography:New Sharon is located at .... |
Oskaloosa, Iowa Oskaloosa is the county seat of Mahaska County, Iowa, United States. The population was 11,463 in the 2010 census, an increase from 10,938 in the 2000 census. -History:... Rose Hill, Iowa Rose Hill is a city in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States. The population was 205 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Rose Hill is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... University Park, Iowa University Park is a city in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States. The population was 536 at the 2000 census. The city is named for Central Holiness University.-Geography:University Park is located at .... |
Unincorporated communities
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Hopewell, Iowa Hopewell is an unincorporated community in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States. It lies at an elevation of 801 feet .... |
Indianapolis, Iowa Indianapolis is an unincorporated community in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States.... |
See also
- Mahaska County CourthouseMahaska County CourthouseThe Mahaska County Courthouse in Oskaloosa, Iowa, United States was built in 1886. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981 as a part of the County Courthouses in Iowa Thematic Resource...
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Mahaska County, IowaNational Register of Historic Places listings in Mahaska County, IowaThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Mahaska County, Iowa.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States...