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{{short description|County in Iowa, United States}} |
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| county = Poweshiek County |
| county = Poweshiek County |
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| state = Iowa |
| state = Iowa |
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|named for = Poweshiek, [[Meskwaki]] chief |
| named for = Poweshiek, [[Meskwaki]] chief |
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| ex image = Poweshiek County IA Courthouse.jpg |
| ex image = Poweshiek County IA Courthouse.jpg |
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| ex image size = 240px |
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| ex image cap = [[Poweshiek County Courthouse]] |
| ex image cap = [[Poweshiek County Courthouse]] |
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| seal = |
| seal = |
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| founded year = 1843 |
| founded year = 1843 |
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| founded date = |
| founded date = |
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| seat wl = Montezuma |
| seat wl = Montezuma |
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| largest city wl = Grinnell |
| largest city wl = Grinnell |
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| area_total_sq_mi = 586 |
| area_total_sq_mi = 586 |
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| area_land_sq_mi = 585 |
| area_land_sq_mi = 585 |
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| area_water_sq_mi = 1.1 |
| area_water_sq_mi = 1.1 |
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| area percentage = 0.2 |
| area percentage = 0.2 |
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| population_as_of = 2020 |
| population_as_of = 2020 |
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| population_total = 18662 |
| population_total = 18662 |
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| population_density_sq_mi = auto |
| population_density_sq_mi = auto |
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| time zone = Central |
| time zone = Central |
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| web = https://poweshiekcounty.org/ |
| web = https://poweshiekcounty.org/ |
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| district = |
| district = 2nd |
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'''Poweshiek County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] in the southeastern part of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Iowa]]. As of the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]], the population was 18,662.<ref name=cen2020>{{ |
'''Poweshiek County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] in the southeastern part of the [[U.S. state]] of [[Iowa]]. As of the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]], the population was 18,662.<ref name="cen2020">{{Cite web |title=2020 Census State Redistricting Data |url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial/2020/data/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171/Iowa/ |access-date=August 12, 2021 |website=census.gov |publisher=United states Census Bureau}}</ref> The [[county seat]] is [[Montezuma, Iowa|Montezuma]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Find a County |url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |access-date=June 7, 2011 |publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The county is named for the chief of the [[Fox (Native American)|Fox tribe]] who signed the treaty ending the [[Black Hawk War]]. It lies along [[Interstate 80 in Iowa|Interstate 80]] between [[Des Moines, Iowa|Des Moines]] and [[Iowa City, Iowa|Iowa City]]. Poweshiek County's largest city is [[Grinnell, Iowa|Grinnell]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Poweshiek County was formed in 1843. It was named for [https://grinnell.lib.ia.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ChiefPoweshiek_IowaHistory2014.pdf Meskwaki Chief Poweshiek] (1791–1854),<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Colbert|first=Thomas Burnell|date= |
Poweshiek County was formed in 1843. It was named for [https://grinnell.lib.ia.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ChiefPoweshiek_IowaHistory2014.pdf Meskwaki Chief Poweshiek] (1791–1854),<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Colbert |first=Thomas Burnell |date=Nov–Dec 2014 |title=Poweshiek: His power, politics and people |url=https://grinnell.lib.ia.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ChiefPoweshiek_IowaHistory2014.pdf |journal=Iowa History Journal |pages=12–16}}</ref> a chief of [[Meskwaki|the Fox Indian people]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Details Page - The Biographical Dictionary of Iowa - The University of Iowa Libraries |url=http://uipress.lib.uiowa.edu/bdi/DetailsPage.aspx?id=309 |website=uipress.lib.uiowa.edu}}</ref> The [[Poweshiek County Courthouse]], completed in 1859, is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref>{{NRISref|2009a}}</ref> |
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==Government and infrastructure== |
==Government and infrastructure== |
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County business is overseen by three elected county supervisors. The county website provides names and contact information for the current supervisors.<ref>{{Cite news |
County business is overseen by three elected county supervisors. The county website provides names and contact information for the current supervisors.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Supervisors - Poweshiek County Iowa |url=http://poweshiekcounty.org/supervisors/ |access-date=April 27, 2018 |work=Poweshiek County Iowa}}</ref> |
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==Poweshiek County Elected Officials== |
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*'''County Supervisors:''' Diana Dawley (D), Jason Roudabush (D), Jeff Tindle (R) |
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*'''County Attorney:''' Bart Klaver (R) |
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*'''County Auditor:''' Missy Eilander (R) |
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*'''County Recorder:''' Dianna Longhenry (R) |
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*'''County Sheriff:''' Tom Kriegel (D) |
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*'''County Treasurer:''' Sandy Ross (R) |
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{{PresRow|2020|Republican|5,657|4,306|177|Iowa}} |
{{PresRow|2020|Republican|5,657|4,306|177|Iowa}} |
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{{PresRow|2016|Republican|4,946|4,304|583|Iowa}} |
{{PresRow|2016|Republican|4,946|4,304|583|Iowa}} |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|586|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|585|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|1.1|sqmi}} (0.2%) is water.<ref>{{ |
According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|586|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|585|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|1.1|sqmi}} (0.2%) is water.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 12, 2011 |title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990 |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html |access-date=April 23, 2011 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> It is drained by the north fork of [[Skunk River]], which crosses the southwest corner, and by [[English River (Iowa)|English River]] and other streams.<ref>{{Cite AmCyc|wstitle=Poweshiek}}</ref> |
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*[[File:Elongated circle 85.svg|x20px]] [[Iowa Highway 85]] |
*[[File:Elongated circle 85.svg|x20px]] [[Iowa Highway 85]] |
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*[[File:Elongated circle 146.svg|x20px]] [[Iowa Highway 146]] |
*[[File:Elongated circle 146.svg|x20px]] [[Iowa Highway 146]] |
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* [[List of intercity bus stops in Iowa]] |
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{ |
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. Decennial Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |access-date=July 20, 2014 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref><br/>1790-1960<ref>{{Cite web |title=Historical Census Browser |url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu |access-date=July 20, 2014 |publisher=University of Virginia Library}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{Cite web |title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990 |url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/ia190090.txt |access-date=July 20, 2014 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref><br/>1990-2000<ref>{{Cite web |title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000 |url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |access-date=July 20, 2014 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> 2010-2018<ref>{{Cite web |title=State & County QuickFacts |url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/19/19157.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607072254/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/19/19157.html |archive-date=June 7, 2011 |access-date=July 20, 2014 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> |
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[[File:PoweshiekCountyIowaPop2020.png|thumb|right|Population of Poweshiek County from US census data]] |
[[File:PoweshiekCountyIowaPop2020.png|thumb|right|Population of Poweshiek County from US census data]] |
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===2020 census=== |
===2020 census=== |
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[[File:PoweshiekCountyIA2022PopPyr.png|thumb|left|2022 US Census [[population pyramid]] for Poweshiek County from [[American Community Survey|ACS]] 5-year estimates]] |
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The 2020 census recorded a population of 18,662 in the county, with a population density of {{Pop density|18662|586.874853|sqmi|km2}}. 96.55% of the population reported being of one race. There were 8,906 housing units, of which 7,536 were occupied.<ref name=cen2020/> |
The 2020 census recorded a population of 18,662 in the county, with a population density of {{Pop density|18662|586.874853|sqmi|km2}}. 96.55% of the population reported being of one race. There were 8,906 housing units, of which 7,536 were occupied.<ref name=cen2020/> |
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|+Poweshiek County Racial Composition<ref>{{Cite web |title=P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Poweshiek County, Iowa |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=Poweshiek%20County,%20Iowa&t=Race%20and%20Ethnicity&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2}}</ref> |
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===2010 census=== |
===2010 census=== |
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The 2010 census recorded a population of 18,914 in the county, with a population density of {{Pop density|18914|585.03|sqmi|km2}}. There were 8,949 housing units, of which 7,555 were occupied.<ref>{{ |
The 2010 census recorded a population of 18,914 in the county, with a population density of {{Pop density|18914|585.03|sqmi|km2}}. There were 8,949 housing units, of which 7,555 were occupied.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010 |url=https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/2010/cph-2/cph-2-17.pdf |access-date=August 15, 2022 |publisher=United States Census Bureau – American FactFinder}}</ref> |
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===2000 census=== |
===2000 census=== |
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⚫ | As of the [[census]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=U.S. Census website |url=https://www.census.gov |access-date=January 31, 2008 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> of 2000, there were 18,815 people, 7,398 households, and 4,882 families in the county. The population density was {{convert|32|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people |people}}. There were 8,556 housing units at an average density of {{convert|15|/mi2|/km2}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makeup]] of the county was 96.74% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.55% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.23% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 1.07% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.05% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.49% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. 1.20% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. |
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[[File:USA Poweshiek County, Iowa age pyramid.svg|thumb|left|2000 Census Age Pyramid for Poweshiek County]] |
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As of the [[census]]<ref>{{ |
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Of the 7,398 households 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 29.2% of households were one person and 13.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.88. |
Of the 7,398 households 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 29.2% of households were one person and 13.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.88. |
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The age distribution was 22.7% under the age of 18, 12.8% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% 65 or older. |
The age distribution was 22.7% under the age of 18, 12.8% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males. |
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The median household income was $37,836 and the median family income |
The median household income was $37,836 and the median family income was $46,599. Males had a median income of $32,781 versus $22,465 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,629. About 6.2% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 12.0% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over. |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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Poweshiek County is served by three community school districts: |
Poweshiek County is served by three community school districts: |
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<ref>{{Cite web |title=Poweshiek County Schools | FindOurSchool.com |url=http://www.findourschool.com/5547/county/ia/poweshiek |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808045558/http://www.findourschool.com/5547/county/ia/poweshiek |archive-date=August 8, 2014 |access-date=May 4, 2013}}</ref> |
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| [[BGM Community School District]]<br/>(Brooklyn–Guernsey–Malcom) || [[Brooklyn, Iowa|Brooklyn]] || 1 || |
| [[BGM Community School District]]<br/>(Brooklyn–Guernsey–Malcom) || [[Brooklyn, Iowa|Brooklyn]] || 1 || 532 || - || [[Brooklyn–Guernsey–Malcom Junior–Senior High School|BGM]] || [http://www.brooklyn.k12.ia.us/ BGM] |
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| [[Grinnell–Newburg Community School District]] || [[Grinnell, Iowa|Grinnell]] || 6 || 1, |
| [[Grinnell–Newburg Community School District]] || [[Grinnell, Iowa|Grinnell]] || 6 || 1,475 || - || [[Grinnell Community Senior High School|Grinnell]] || [https://web.archive.org/web/20111016102210/http://www.grinnell.k12.ia.us/ Grinnell] |
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| [[Montezuma Community School District]] || [[Montezuma, Iowa|Montezuma]] || 1 || |
| [[Montezuma Community School District]] || [[Montezuma, Iowa|Montezuma]] || 1 || 537 || - || [[Montezuma High School|Montezuma]] || [http://www.montezuma.k12.ia.us/ Montezuma] |
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==Population== |
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Poweshiek County
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Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
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Iowa's location within the U.S.
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Coordinates: 41°41′03″N 92°31′48″W / 41.6842°N 92.53°W / 41.6842; -92.53 | |
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State | ![]() |
Founded | 1843 |
Named for | Poweshiek, Meskwaki chief |
Seat | Montezuma |
Largest city | Grinnell |
Area | |
• Total | 586 sq mi (1,520 km2) |
• Land | 585 sq mi (1,520 km2) |
• Water | 1.1 sq mi (3 km2) 0.2% |
Population
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• Total | 18,662 |
• Density | 32/sq mi (12/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 2nd |
Website | poweshiekcounty |
Poweshiek County is a county in the southeastern part of the U.S. stateofIowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 18,662.[1] The county seatisMontezuma.[2] The county is named for the chief of the Fox tribe who signed the treaty ending the Black Hawk War. It lies along Interstate 80 between Des Moines and Iowa City. Poweshiek County's largest city is Grinnell.
Poweshiek County was formed in 1843. It was named for Meskwaki Chief Poweshiek (1791–1854),[3] a chief of the Fox Indian people.[4] The Poweshiek County Courthouse, completed in 1859, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[5]
County business is overseen by three elected county supervisors. The county website provides names and contact information for the current supervisors.[6]
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
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No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
2020 | 5,657 | 55.79% | 4,306 | 42.47% | 177 | 1.75% |
2016 | 4,946 | 50.30% | 4,304 | 43.77% | 583 | 5.93% |
2012 | 4,424 | 44.35% | 5,357 | 53.70% | 194 | 1.94% |
2008 | 4,340 | 43.26% | 5,519 | 55.01% | 174 | 1.73% |
2004 | 4,965 | 49.20% | 5,043 | 49.98% | 83 | 0.82% |
2000 | 4,396 | 48.95% | 4,222 | 47.02% | 362 | 4.03% |
1996 | 3,221 | 39.21% | 4,183 | 50.93% | 810 | 9.86% |
1992 | 3,245 | 35.87% | 4,056 | 44.83% | 1,746 | 19.30% |
1988 | 3,683 | 42.70% | 4,876 | 56.53% | 66 | 0.77% |
1984 | 4,715 | 53.04% | 4,103 | 46.16% | 71 | 0.80% |
1980 | 4,598 | 50.52% | 3,529 | 38.77% | 975 | 10.71% |
1976 | 4,194 | 48.01% | 4,360 | 49.91% | 181 | 2.07% |
1972 | 4,785 | 55.33% | 3,718 | 42.99% | 145 | 1.68% |
1968 | 4,470 | 55.10% | 3,250 | 40.06% | 392 | 4.83% |
1964 | 3,109 | 37.31% | 5,213 | 62.55% | 12 | 0.14% |
1960 | 5,232 | 58.76% | 3,671 | 41.23% | 1 | 0.01% |
1956 | 5,145 | 58.81% | 3,602 | 41.17% | 2 | 0.02% |
1952 | 6,105 | 64.28% | 3,318 | 34.93% | 75 | 0.79% |
1948 | 3,888 | 46.37% | 4,324 | 51.57% | 173 | 2.06% |
1944 | 4,186 | 49.47% | 4,234 | 50.04% | 41 | 0.48% |
1940 | 4,773 | 49.66% | 4,794 | 49.88% | 44 | 0.46% |
1936 | 4,037 | 44.88% | 4,745 | 52.75% | 214 | 2.38% |
1932 | 3,490 | 41.77% | 4,649 | 55.64% | 216 | 2.59% |
1928 | 5,212 | 63.95% | 2,787 | 34.20% | 151 | 1.85% |
1924 | 4,414 | 53.57% | 1,428 | 17.33% | 2,397 | 29.09% |
1920 | 5,806 | 71.41% | 2,125 | 26.14% | 199 | 2.45% |
1916 | 2,748 | 57.39% | 1,880 | 39.26% | 160 | 3.34% |
1912 | 902 | 19.85% | 1,631 | 35.89% | 2,012 | 44.27% |
1908 | 2,794 | 59.73% | 1,661 | 35.51% | 223 | 4.77% |
1904 | 3,137 | 67.48% | 1,212 | 26.07% | 300 | 6.45% |
1900 | 3,199 | 63.05% | 1,765 | 34.79% | 110 | 2.17% |
1896 | 2,969 | 58.49% | 2,013 | 39.66% | 94 | 1.85% |
Poweshiek County is served by Grinnell Regional Medical Center, an acute care hospital licensed for 81 beds. GRMC was established in 1967 after the merger of two hospitals.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 586 square miles (1,520 km2), of which 585 square miles (1,520 km2) is land and 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2) (0.2%) is water.[8] It is drained by the north fork of Skunk River, which crosses the southwest corner, and by English River and other streams.[9]
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1850 | 615 | — | |
1860 | 5,668 | 821.6% | |
1870 | 15,581 | 174.9% | |
1880 | 18,936 | 21.5% | |
1890 | 18,394 | −2.9% | |
1900 | 19,414 | 5.5% | |
1910 | 19,589 | 0.9% | |
1920 | 19,910 | 1.6% | |
1930 | 18,727 | −5.9% | |
1940 | 18,758 | 0.2% | |
1950 | 19,344 | 3.1% | |
1960 | 19,300 | −0.2% | |
1970 | 18,803 | −2.6% | |
1980 | 19,306 | 2.7% | |
1990 | 19,033 | −1.4% | |
2000 | 18,815 | −1.1% | |
2010 | 18,914 | 0.5% | |
2020 | 18,662 | −1.3% | |
2023 (est.) | 18,453 | [10] | −1.1% |
U.S. Decennial Census[11] 1790-1960[12] 1900-1990[13] 1990-2000[14] 2010-2018[15] |
The 2020 census recorded a population of 18,662 in the county, with a population density of 31.7989/sq mi (12.2776/km2). 96.55% of the population reported being of one race. There were 8,906 housing units, of which 7,536 were occupied.[1]
Race | Num. | Perc. |
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White (NH) | 17,004 | 91.11% |
Black or African American (NH) | 320 | 1.7% |
Native American (NH) | 53 | 0.3% |
Asian (NH) | 221 | 1.2% |
Pacific Islander (NH) | 21 | 0.11% |
Other/Mixed (NH) | 514 | 2.8% |
HispanicorLatino | 529 | 2.83% |
The 2010 census recorded a population of 18,914 in the county, with a population density of 32.3300/sq mi (12.4827/km2). There were 8,949 housing units, of which 7,555 were occupied.[17]
As of the census[18] of 2000, there were 18,815 people, 7,398 households, and 4,882 families in the county. The population density was 32 people per square mile (12 people/km2). There were 8,556 housing units at an average density of 15 per square mile (5.8/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.74% White, 0.55% BlackorAfrican American, 0.23% Native American, 1.07% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.49% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. 1.20% of the population were HispanicorLatino of any race.
Of the 7,398 households 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 29.2% of households were one person and 13.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.88.
The age distribution was 22.7% under the age of 18, 12.8% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.
The median household income was $37,836 and the median family income was $46,599. Males had a median income of $32,781 versus $22,465 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,629. About 6.2% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.0% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.
Poweshiek County is served by three community school districts: [19]
District | Location | Num of campuses (inc. parochial) |
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High school | District web site |
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BGM Community School District (Brooklyn–Guernsey–Malcom) |
Brooklyn | 1 | 532 | - | BGM | BGM |
Grinnell–Newburg Community School District | Grinnell | 6 | 1,475 | - | Grinnell | Grinnell |
Montezuma Community School District | Montezuma | 1 | 537 | - | Montezuma | Montezuma |
Poweshiek County is home to Grinnell College, a small liberal arts college founded in 1846.
There is one private school in the county, Central Iowa Christian School, in Grinnell.
The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Poweshiek County.[1]
† county seat
Rank | City/town/etc. | Municipal type | Population (2020 Census) |
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1 | Grinnell | City | 9,564 |
2 | Brooklyn | City | 1,502 |
3 | † Montezuma | City | 1,442 |
4 | Victor (mostly in Iowa County) | City | 875 |
5 | Holiday Lake | CDP | 473 |
6 | Malcom | City | 270 |
7 | Deep River | City | 249 |
8 | Barnes City (partially in Mahaska County) | City | 156 |
9 | Searsboro | City | 129 |
10 | Hartwick | City | 92 |
11 | Guernsey | City | 63 |
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