Black Hawk County, Iowa
Black Hawk County, Iowa | |
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 Black Hawk County Courthouse in Waterloo | |
 Location in the U.S. state of Iowa | |
 Iowa's location in the U.S. | |
| Founded | 1843 |
| Named for | Black Hawk |
| Seat | Waterloo |
| Largest city | Waterloo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 573 sq mi (1,484 km2) |
| • Land | 566 sq mi (1,466 km2) |
| • Water | 6.9 sq mi (18 km2), 1.2% |
| Population | |
| • (2010) | 131,090 |
| • Density | 232/sq mi (90/km2) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
| Time zone | Central: UTC−6/−5 |
| Website | www.co.black-hawk.ia.us |
Black Hawk County is a county in the northeastern part of U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 131,090,[1] making it Iowa's fourth-most populous county. The county seat is Waterloo.[2]
Black Hawk County is part of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area.[3]
Contents
1 History
2 Geography
2.1 Major highways
2.2 Adjacent counties
3 Demographics
3.1 2010 census
3.2 2000 census
4 Communities
4.1 Cities
4.2 Census-designated place
4.3 Other unincorporated communities
4.4 Townships
4.5 Population ranking
5 Politics
6 See also
7 References
8 External links
History
Black Hawk County was formed on February 17, 1843 from sections of Buchanan County. It was named after Black Hawk, a Sauk leader during the 1832 Black Hawk War.[4]
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an area of 573 square miles (1,480 km2), of which 566 square miles (1,470 km2) is land and 6.9 square miles (18 km2) (1.2%) is water.[5]
The Cedar River roughly divides the county in half from the northwest to the southeast corner. The land is mostly level since much of it is on the river's flood plain.
Major highways
Interstate 380
U.S. Route 20
U.S. Route 63
U.S. Route 218
Iowa Highway 21
Iowa Highway 27
Iowa Highway 57
Iowa Highway 58
Iowa Highway 175
Iowa Highway 281
Interstate 380
U.S. Route 20
U.S. Route 63
U.S. Route 218
Iowa Highway 21
Iowa Highway 27
Iowa Highway 57
Iowa Highway 58
Iowa Highway 175
Iowa Highway 281
Adjacent counties
Bremer County (north)
Buchanan County (east)
Benton County (southeast)
Tama County (southwest)
Grundy County (west)
Butler County (northwest)
Fayette County (northeast)
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 135 | — | |
| 1860 | 8,244 | 6,006.7% | |
| 1870 | 21,706 | 163.3% | |
| 1880 | 23,913 | 10.2% | |
| 1890 | 24,219 | 1.3% | |
| 1900 | 32,399 | 33.8% | |
| 1910 | 44,865 | 38.5% | |
| 1920 | 56,570 | 26.1% | |
| 1930 | 69,146 | 22.2% | |
| 1940 | 79,946 | 15.6% | |
| 1950 | 100,448 | 25.6% | |
| 1960 | 122,482 | 21.9% | |
| 1970 | 132,916 | 8.5% | |
| 1980 | 137,961 | 3.8% | |
| 1990 | 123,798 | −10.3% | |
| 2000 | 128,012 | 3.4% | |
| 2010 | 131,090 | 2.4% | |
| Est. 2016 | 132,904 | [6] | 1.4% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] 1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9] 1990-2000[10] 2010-2013[1] | |||
2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 131,090 in the county, with a population density of 231.1993231.20/sq mi (89.266589.27/km2). There were 55,887 housing units, of which 52,470 were occupied.[11]
2000 census
2000 Census Age Pyramid for Black Hawk County
As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 128,012 people, 49,683 households, and 31,946 families residing in the county. The population density was 226 people per square mile (87/km²). There were 51,759 housing units at an average density of 91 per square mile (35/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 88.42% White, 7.95% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.98% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.93% from other races, and 1.49% from two or more races. 1.84% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 49,683 households out of which 29.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.20% were married couples living together, 10.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.70% were non-families. 27.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.97.
Age spread: 23.10% under the age of 18, 15.70% from 18 to 24, 25.20% from 25 to 44, 22.00% from 45 to 64, and 14.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,266, and the median income for a family was $47,398. Males had a median income of $33,138 versus $23,394 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,885. About 7.90% of families and 13.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.40% of those under age 18 and 8.90% of those age 65 or over.
Communities
Cities
- Cedar Falls
- Dunkerton
- Elk Run Heights
- Evansdale
- Gilbertville
- Hudson
- Janesville
- Jesup
- La Porte City
- Raymond
- Waterloo
Census-designated place
- Washburn
Other unincorporated communities
- Dewar
- Eagle Center
- Finchford
- Glasgow
- Voorhies
Townships
Black Hawk County is divided into seventeen townships:
- Barclay
- Bennington
- Big Creek
- Black Hawk
- Cedar
- Cedar Falls
- Eagle
- East Waterloo
- Fox
- Lester
- Lincoln
- Mount Vernon
- Orange
- Poyner
- Spring Creek
- Union
- Washington
Population ranking
The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Black Hawk County.[13]
† county seat
| Rank | City/Town/etc. | Municipal type | Population (2010 Census)
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | † Waterloo | City | 68,406 |
| 2 | Cedar Falls | City | 39,260 |
| 3 | Evansdale | City | 4,751 |
| 4 | Jesup (mostly in Buchanan County) | City | 2,520 |
| 5 | La Porte City | City | 2,285 |
| 6 | Hudson | City | 2,282 |
| 7 | Elk Run Heights | City | 1,117 |
| 8 | Janesville (mostly in Bremer County) | City | 930 |
| 9 | Washburn | CDP | 876 |
| 10 | Dunkerton | City | 852 |
| 11 | Raymond | City | 788 |
| 12 | Gilbertville | City | 712 |
Politics
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
2016 | 42.7% 27,476 | 50.1% 32,233 | 7.3% 4,696 |
2012 | 39.1% 26,235 | 59.3% 39,821 | 1.6% 1,085 |
2008 | 38.1% 24,662 | 60.5% 39,184 | 1.5% 941 |
2004 | 43.9% 28,046 | 55.4% 35,392 | 0.7% 469 |
2000 | 42.6% 23,468 | 54.7% 30,112 | 2.7% 1,505 |
1996 | 36.4% 19,322 | 55.8% 29,651 | 7.8% 4,136 |
1992 | 34.8% 21,398 | 48.1% 29,584 | 17.2% 10,568 |
1988 | 42.9% 24,112 | 56.4% 31,657 | 0.7% 402 |
1984 | 50.2% 32,262 | 49.0% 31,467 | 0.8% 504 |
1980 | 46.5% 29,627 | 43.1% 27,443 | 10.4% 6,652 |
1976 | 50.2% 30,994 | 47.8% 29,508 | 2.0% 1,213 |
1972 | 57.5% 30,929 | 40.4% 21,721 | 2.1% 1,132 |
1968 | 51.7% 25,594 | 42.6% 21,097 | 5.8% 2,863 |
1964 | 39.1% 19,744 | 60.8% 30,716 | 0.1% 56 |
1960 | 54.1% 28,435 | 45.8% 24,078 | 0.1% 38 |
1956 | 58.0% 28,250 | 41.9% 20,403 | 0.1% 66 |
1952 | 62.0% 28,671 | 37.6% 17,360 | 0.4% 203 |
1948 | 44.3% 16,041 | 54.1% 19,603 | 1.6% 586 |
1944 | 48.4% 15,687 | 51.2% 16,593 | 0.5% 154 |
1940 | 49.6% 17,132 | 50.1% 17,305 | 0.3% 95 |
1936 | 43.1% 13,666 | 53.0% 16,793 | 3.9% 1,222 |
1932 | 49.5% 14,746 | 49.3% 14,660 | 1.2% 359 |
1928 | 69.4% 19,409 | 30.3% 8,467 | 0.4% 113 |
1924 | 65.3% 15,813 | 12.3% 2,981 | 22.4% 5,427 |
1920 | 76.6% 16,920 | 18.1% 4,000 | 5.3% 1,181 |
1916 | 59.3% 6,742 | 37.6% 4,270 | 3.1% 349 |
1912 | 15.0% 1,601 | 34.8% 3,702 | 50.2% 5,346 |
1908 | 59.7% 5,437 | 34.3% 3,127 | 6.0% 548 |
1904 | 66.9% 5,236 | 23.8% 1,861 | 9.3% 730 |
1900 | 64.4% 5,010 | 32.3% 2,512 | 3.3% 259 |
1896 | 66.1% 4,643 | 30.8% 2,167 | 3.1% 220 |
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Black Hawk County, Iowa
References
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External links
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Coordinates: 42°28′08″N 92°18′19″W / 42.46889°N 92.30528°W / 42.46889; -92.30528
