Jasper County, Iowa
| Jasper County, Iowa | |
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Jasper County Courthouse in Newton
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 Location in the U.S. state of Iowa |
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 Iowa's location in the U.S. |
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| Founded | 1846 |
| Named for | William Jasper |
| Seat | Newton |
| Largest city | Newton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 733 sq mi (1,898 km2) |
| • Land | 730 sq mi (1,891 km2) |
| • Water | 2.5 sq mi (6 km2), 0.3% |
| Population | |
| • (2010) | 36,842 |
| • Density | 50/sq mi (19/km²) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
| Website | www |
Jasper County is a county located in the US state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 36,842.[1] The county seat is Newton.[2] The county was organized in 1846 and is named after Sergeant William Jasper, a Revolutionary War hero.[3]
Jasper County comprises the Newton, IA Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is part of the Des Moines-Ames-West Des Moines, IA Combined Statistical Area.[4]
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Geography[edit]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 733 square miles (1,900 km2), of which 730 square miles (1,900 km2) is land and 2.5 square miles (6.5 km2) (0.3%) is water.[5] The North and South Skunk River flow through the county. Bodies of water include Lake Mariposa and Rock Creek.
Major highways[edit]
Adjacent counties[edit]
- Marshall County (north)
- Poweshiek County (east)
- Mahaska County (southeast)
- Marion County (south)
- Polk County (west)
- Story County (northwest)
Demographics[edit]
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 1,280 | — | |
| 1860 | 9,883 | 672.1% | |
| 1870 | 22,116 | 123.8% | |
| 1880 | 25,963 | 17.4% | |
| 1890 | 24,943 | −3.9% | |
| 1900 | 26,976 | 8.2% | |
| 1910 | 27,034 | 0.2% | |
| 1920 | 27,855 | 3.0% | |
| 1930 | 32,936 | 18.2% | |
| 1940 | 31,496 | −4.4% | |
| 1950 | 32,305 | 2.6% | |
| 1960 | 35,282 | 9.2% | |
| 1970 | 35,425 | 0.4% | |
| 1980 | 36,425 | 2.8% | |
| 1990 | 34,795 | −4.5% | |
| 2000 | 37,213 | 6.9% | |
| 2010 | 36,842 | −1.0% | |
| Est. 2015 | 36,827 | [6] | 0.0% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] 1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9] 1990-2000[10] 2010-2013[1] |
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2010 census[edit]
The 2010 census recorded a population of 36,842 in the county, with a population density of 50.4692/sq mi (19.4863/km2). There were 16,181 housing units, of which 14,806 were occupied.[11]
2000 census[edit]
As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 37,213 people, 14,689 households, and 10,267 families residing in the county. The population density was 51 people per square mile (20/km²). There were 15,659 housing units at an average density of 22 per square mile (8/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.58% White, 0.83% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. 1.01% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 14,689 households out of which 31.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.30% were married couples living together, 7.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.10% were non-families. 26.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.60% under the age of 18, 7.40% from 18 to 24, 28.60% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 16.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 101.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $41,683, and the median income for a family was $50,071. Males had a median income of $36,001 versus $24,770 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,622. About 4.80% of families and 6.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.10% of those under age 18 and 7.00% of those age 65 or over.
Government and infrastructure[edit]
The Iowa Department of Corrections Newton Correctional Facility is in an unincorporated area in Jasper County, near Newton.[13]
Communities[edit]
Cities[edit]
Unincorporated communities[edit]
Townships[edit]
Population ranking[edit]
The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Jasper County.[14]
† county seat
| Rank | City/Town/etc. | Municipal type | Population (2010 Census) |
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| 1 | † Newton | City | 15,254 |
| 2 | Mitchellville (mostly in Polk County) | City | 2,254 |
| 3 | Colfax | City | 2,093 |
| 4 | Monroe | City | 1,830 |
| 5 | Prairie City | City | 1,680 |
| 6 | Baxter | City | 1,101 |
| 7 | Sully | City | 821 |
| 8 | Kellogg | City | 599 |
| 9 | Lynnville | City | 379 |
| 10 | Mingo | City | 302 |
| 11 | Lambs Grove | City | 172 |
| 12 | Oakland Acres | City | 156 |
| 13 | Reasnor | City | 152 |
| 14 | Valeria | City | 57 |
Notable people[edit]
- John M. Haines, tenth Governor of Idaho; born in Jasper County.[15]
- Lyle Goodhue, chemist and inventor, born in Jasper County.
- Sara Haines, American television host and journalist.
- Madeline Hiney, Hot local resident.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ^ Weaver, James Baird (1912). Past and Present of Jasper County, Iowa, Volume 1. B.F. Bowen. p. 44.
- ^ United States Office of Management and Budget. "Update of Statistical Area Definitions and Guidance on Their Uses" (PDF). pp. 5, 36. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-05-14. Retrieved 2006-07-21.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "County Totals Dataset: Population, Population Change and Estimated Components of Population Change: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Archived from the original on July 8, 2016. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
- ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
- ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
- ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
- ^ "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010". United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Retrieved May 18, 2011.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Newton Correctional Facility." Iowa Department of Corrections. Retrieved on November 24, 2010. "Newton Correctional Facility 307 S. 60th Avenue W. P. O. Box 218 Newton, IA 50208"
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on December 21, 2013. Retrieved 2016-02-13.
- ^ "Idaho Governor John Michiner Haines". National Governors Association. Retrieved September 19, 2012.
External links[edit]
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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Coordinates: 41°41′17″N 93°03′41″W / 41.68806°N 93.06139°W
