Wayne County, Iowa
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2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 6,403 in the county, with a population density of . There were 3,212 housing units, of which 2,652 were occupied.2000 census
As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 6,730 people, 2,821 households, and 1,918 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 13 people per square mile (5/km²). There were 3,357 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.78% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.06% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
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, 0.12% Native American
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, 0.15% Asian
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, 0.06% Pacific Islander
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, 0.19% from other races
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, and 0.64% from two or more races. 0.71% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
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of any race.
There were 2,821 households out of which 27.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.20% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 6.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.00% were non-families. 29.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the county the population was spread out with 23.90% under the age of 18, 5.90% from 18 to 24, 23.40% from 25 to 44, 23.00% from 45 to 64, and 23.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 91.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $29,380, and the median income for a family was $35,534. Males had a median income of $26,018 versus $18,310 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $15,613. About 10.80% of families and 14.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.20% of those under age 18 and 14.20% of those age 65 or over.
Cities
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Humeston, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 494 in the city, with a population density of . There were 294 housing units, of which 234 were occupied. -2000 census:... Lineville, Iowa Lineville is a city in Wayne County, Iowa, United States. The population was 273 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lineville is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... Millerton, Iowa Millerton is a city in Wayne County, Iowa, United States. The population was 48 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Millerton is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Promise City, Iowa Promise City is a city in Wayne County, Iowa, United States. The population was 105 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Promise City is located at .... Seymour, Iowa Seymour is a city in Wayne County, Iowa, United States. The population was 810 at the 2000 census.-History:The first coal mines in Seymour were opened in 1884. In 1902, the Numa Numa Block Coal Company took over these mines. In 1908, "Big Jim", Numa Block number 2 was 1 mile east of the Chicago,... |
Unincorporated communities
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See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Wayne County, Iowa