Marshall County, Iowa
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2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 40,648 in the county, with a population density of . There were 16,831 housing units, of which 15,538 were occupied.2000 census
Census
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of 2000, there were 39,311 people, 15,338 households, and 10,460 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 69 people per square mile (27/km²). There were 16,324 housing units at an average density of 28 per square mile (11/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 90.44% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.93% Black
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or African American
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, 0.35% Native American
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, 0.78% Asian
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, 0.06% Pacific Islander
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, 6.03% from other races
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, and 1.42% from two or more races. 8.96% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
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of any race.
There were 15,338 households out of which 31.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.40% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 9.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.80% were non-families. 26.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.30% under the age of 18, 8.10% from 18 to 24, 26.30% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 16.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 99.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $38,268, and the median income for a family was $46,627. Males had a median income of $33,809 versus $24,063 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $19,176. About 7.10% of families and 10.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.30% of those under age 18 and 8.60% of those age 65 or over.
Incorporated cities
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Haverhill, Iowa Haverhill is a city in Marshall County, Iowa, United States. The population was 170 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Haverhill is located at... Laurel, Iowa Laurel is a city in Marshall County, Iowa, United States. The population was 266 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Laurel is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... Le Grand, Iowa Le Grand is a city in Marshall and Tama Counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 883 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Le Grand's longitude and latitude coordinatesin decimal form are 42.006211, -92.776497... |
Liscomb, Iowa Liscomb is a city in Marshall County, Iowa, United States. The population was 272 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Liscomb is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... Marshalltown, Iowa Marshalltown is a city in and the county seat of Marshall County, Iowa, United States. The population was 27,552 in the 2010 census, an increase from the 26,009 population in the 2000 census. -History:... Melbourne, Iowa Melbourne is a city in Marshall County, Iowa, United States. The population was 794 at the 2000 census.-History:The town of Melbourne was plotted February 23, 1882, by Milwaukee Land Company, in section 6 of Logan Township and was incorporated December 30, 1895. Melbourne was the only town in... |
Rhodes, Iowa Rhodes is a city in Marshall County, Iowa, United States. The population was 294 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Rhodes is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... St. Anthony, Iowa St. Anthony is a city in Marshall County, Iowa, United States. The population was 109 at the 2000 census.-Geography:St. Anthony is located at .... State Center, Iowa State Center is a city in Marshall County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,349 at the 2000 census. State Center is the Rose Capital of Iowa.-Geography:State Center is located at .... |
Unincorporated communities
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Green Mountain, Iowa Green Mountain is a rural unincorporated community in Marshall County, Iowa, United States. It is located in Marion Township.-History:The town of Green Mountain was established in 1883.... LaMoille, Iowa LaMoille is a rural unincorporated community in Marshall County, Iowa, United States, lying halfway between Marshalltown and State Center.... |
Quarry, Iowa Quarry is a rural unincorporated community in Marshall County, Iowa, United States.- History :The village of Quarry was laid out by the Le Grand Quarry Company in 1868. The first building erected was a hotel. The first store was built by C.A. Philips in 1868. John Smith built the first residence in... |
See also
- Marshall County CourthouseMarshall County Courthouse (Iowa)The Marshall County Courthouse is located in Marshalltown, Iowa. The current building was completed in 1886 to replace an earlier building. The courthouse is a dominant landmark in downtown Marshalltown.-History:...
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Marshall County, IowaNational Register of Historic Places listings in Marshall County, IowaThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Marshall County, Iowa.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Marshall County, Iowa, United States...