Hamilton Countyis acountylocated in theU.S. stateofIowa.As of the2020 census,the population was 15,039.[1]Thecounty seatisWebster City.[2]The county was named to honorWilliam W. Hamilton,a President of the Iowa State Senate.[3]
Hamilton County | |
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 Location within the U.S. state ofIowa | |
 Iowa's location within theU.S. | |
| Coordinates:42°22′55″N93°42′39″W/ 42.381944444444°N 93.710833333333°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| Founded | 1856 |
| Named for | William W. Hamilton |
| Seat | Webster City |
| Largest city | Webster City |
| Area | |
• Total | 578 sq mi (1,500 km2) |
| • Land | 577 sq mi (1,490 km2) |
| • Water | 0.8 sq mi (2 km2) 0.1% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 15,039 |
• Estimate (2023) | 14,729 |
| • Density | 26/sq mi (10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6(Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5(CDT) |
| Congressional district | 4th |
| Website | www |
Geography
editAccording to theU.S. Census Bureau,the county has a total area of 578 square miles (1,500 km2), of which 577 square miles (1,490 km2) is land and 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2) (0.1%) is water.[4]The largest body of water isLittle Wall Lake.
Major highways
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Transit
editAdjacent counties
edit- Wright County(north)
- Hardin County(east)
- Story County(southeast)
- Boone County(southwest)
- Webster County(west)
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 1,699 | — | |
| 1870 | 6,055 | 256.4% | |
| 1880 | 11,252 | 85.8% | |
| 1890 | 15,319 | 36.1% | |
| 1900 | 19,514 | 27.4% | |
| 1910 | 19,242 | −1.4% | |
| 1920 | 19,531 | 1.5% | |
| 1930 | 20,978 | 7.4% | |
| 1940 | 19,922 | −5.0% | |
| 1950 | 19,660 | −1.3% | |
| 1960 | 20,032 | 1.9% | |
| 1970 | 18,383 | −8.2% | |
| 1980 | 17,862 | −2.8% | |
| 1990 | 16,071 | −10.0% | |
| 2000 | 16,438 | 2.3% | |
| 2010 | 15,673 | −4.7% | |
| 2020 | 15,039 | −4.0% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 14,729 | [5] | −2.1% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] 1790-1960[7]1900-1990[8] 1990-2000[9]2010-2018[10] | |||
2020 census
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The 2020 census recorded a population of 15,039 in the county, with a population density of25.9672/sq mi (10.0260/km2). 94.75% of the population reported being of one race. There were 7,037 housing units, of which 6,283 were occupied.[1]
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White(NH) | 12,702 | 84.46% |
| Black or African American(NH) | 88 | 0.6% |
| Native American(NH) | 25 | 0.16% |
| Asian(NH) | 314 | 2.1% |
| Pacific Islander(NH) | 0 | 0% |
| Other/Mixed(NH) | 445 | 3% |
| HispanicorLatino | 1,465 | 9.74% |
2010 census
editThe 2010 census recorded a population of 15,673 in the county, with a population density of27.1780/sq mi (10.4935/km2). There were 7,219 housing units, of which 6,540 were occupied.[12]
2000 census
editThis articlemay beconfusing or unclearto readers.(April 2019) |
As of thecensus[13]of 2000, there were 16,438 people, 6,692 households, and 4,597 families residing in the county. Thepopulation densitywas 28 people per square mile (11 people/km2). There were 7,082 housing units at an average density of 12 units per square mile (4.6 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.71%White,0.23%BlackorAfrican American,0.20%Native American,1.46%Asian,0.01%Pacific Islander,0.61% fromother races,and 0.78% from two or more races. 1.42% of the population wereHispanicorLatinoof any race.
There were 6,692 households, out of which 30.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.90% weremarried couplesliving together, 7.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.30% were non-families. 27.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.40% under the age of 18, 7.10% from 18 to 24, 27.10% from 25 to 44, 22.40% from 45 to 64, and 18.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 98.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $38,658, and the median income for a family was $45,771. Males had a median income of $30,579 versus $23,595 for females. Theper capita incomefor the county was $18,801. About 4.30% of families and 6.30% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 7.70% of those under age 18 and 5.50% of those age 65 or over.
Communities
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editUnincorporated communities
editTownships
editSource:[15]
Population ranking
editThe population ranking of the following table is based on the2020 censusof Hamilton County.[1]
†county seat
| Rank | City/Town/etc. | Municipal type | Population (2020 Census) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | †Webster City | City | 7,825 |
| 2 | Jewell Junction | City | 1,216 |
| 3 | Stratford(partially inWebster County) | City | 707 |
| 4 | Ellsworth | City | 508 |
| 5 | Stanhope | City | 364 |
| 6 | Williams | City | 307 |
| 7 | Kamrar | City | 179 |
| 8 | Blairsburg | City | 176 |
| 9 | Randall | City | 154 |
Politics
editHamilton County has been a swing county for most of its history. In the last 100 years, it has backed the losing candidate nationally only four times in the 1960, 1988, 2012 and 2020 presidential elections.
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2020 | 4,956 | 62.39% | 2,843 | 35.79% | 144 | 1.81% |
| 2016 | 4,463 | 58.01% | 2,726 | 35.43% | 505 | 6.56% |
| 2012 | 3,991 | 50.35% | 3,782 | 47.71% | 154 | 1.94% |
| 2008 | 3,913 | 48.42% | 4,018 | 49.72% | 150 | 1.86% |
| 2004 | 4,367 | 52.39% | 3,895 | 46.73% | 73 | 0.88% |
| 2000 | 3,968 | 52.39% | 3,407 | 44.98% | 199 | 2.63% |
| 1996 | 3,109 | 42.72% | 3,455 | 47.48% | 713 | 9.80% |
| 1992 | 3,031 | 39.46% | 3,262 | 42.47% | 1,388 | 18.07% |
| 1988 | 3,277 | 43.73% | 4,156 | 55.46% | 61 | 0.81% |
| 1984 | 4,279 | 55.61% | 3,330 | 43.27% | 86 | 1.12% |
| 1980 | 4,745 | 57.40% | 2,741 | 33.16% | 780 | 9.44% |
| 1976 | 3,932 | 49.00% | 3,953 | 49.26% | 140 | 1.74% |
| 1972 | 4,803 | 60.87% | 2,913 | 36.92% | 174 | 2.21% |
| 1968 | 4,607 | 57.58% | 3,058 | 38.22% | 336 | 4.20% |
| 1964 | 3,127 | 37.53% | 5,195 | 62.35% | 10 | 0.12% |
| 1960 | 5,265 | 57.39% | 3,905 | 42.57% | 4 | 0.04% |
| 1956 | 5,667 | 59.56% | 3,829 | 40.25% | 18 | 0.19% |
| 1952 | 7,006 | 71.29% | 2,788 | 28.37% | 34 | 0.35% |
| 1948 | 3,535 | 48.13% | 3,613 | 49.19% | 197 | 2.68% |
| 1944 | 3,837 | 46.91% | 4,302 | 52.59% | 41 | 0.50% |
| 1940 | 4,183 | 44.03% | 5,279 | 55.56% | 39 | 0.41% |
| 1936 | 3,174 | 36.24% | 5,432 | 62.02% | 152 | 1.74% |
| 1932 | 2,330 | 30.56% | 5,191 | 68.09% | 103 | 1.35% |
| 1928 | 4,171 | 58.01% | 2,975 | 41.38% | 44 | 0.61% |
| 1924 | 4,401 | 60.74% | 490 | 6.76% | 2,355 | 32.50% |
| 1920 | 5,924 | 82.88% | 1,126 | 15.75% | 98 | 1.37% |
| 1916 | 3,037 | 70.94% | 1,125 | 26.28% | 119 | 2.78% |
| 1912 | 831 | 19.37% | 1,041 | 24.27% | 2,418 | 56.36% |
| 1908 | 2,765 | 68.17% | 1,145 | 28.23% | 146 | 3.60% |
| 1904 | 3,118 | 77.08% | 746 | 18.44% | 181 | 4.47% |
| 1900 | 3,259 | 73.15% | 1,134 | 25.45% | 62 | 1.39% |
| 1896 | 3,074 | 69.25% | 1,300 | 29.29% | 65 | 1.46% |
Education
editSchool districts include:[17]
- Hubbard-Radcliffe Community School District
- Roland-Story Community School District
- South Hamilton Community School District
- Stratford Community School District
- Webster City Community School District
Former school districts:
See also
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References
edit- ^abc"2020 Census State Redistricting Data".census.gov.United states Census Bureau.RetrievedAugust 12,2021.
- ^"Find a County".National Association of Counties.RetrievedJune 7,2011.
- ^Gannett, Henry (1905).The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States.Govt. Print. Off. p.148.
- ^"US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990".United States Census Bureau.February 12, 2011.RetrievedApril 23,2011.
- ^"Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedApril 2,2024.
- ^"U.S. Decennial Census".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedJuly 17,2014.
- ^"Historical Census Browser".University of Virginia Library.RetrievedJuly 17,2014.
- ^"Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedJuly 17,2014.
- ^"Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000"(PDF).United States Census Bureau.RetrievedJuly 17,2014.
- ^"State & County QuickFacts".United States Census Bureau. Archived fromthe originalon June 7, 2011.RetrievedJuly 17,2014.
- ^"P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Hamilton County, Iowa".
- ^"Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010"(PDF).United States Census Bureau - American FactFinder.RetrievedAugust 15,2022.
- ^"U.S. Census website".United States Census Bureau.RetrievedJanuary 31,2008.
- ^"Homer - Hamilton County History".Hamilton County History.
- ^"Plat book of Hamilton County, Iowa".Iowa Digital Library.Archived fromthe originalon November 11, 2016.RetrievedJune 11,2017.
- ^Leip, David."Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections".uselectionatlas.org.RetrievedApril 26,2018.
- ^"2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Hamilton County, IA"(PDF).U.S. Census Bureau.RetrievedJuly 21,2022.-Text list
- ^"SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Hamilton County, IA"(PDF).U.S. Census Bureau.RetrievedJuly 21,2022.-Text list
External links
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- Hamilton County, IowaPortal style website, Government, Recreation and more