Plymouth County, Iowa
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Plymouth County is the westernmost county in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 25,698.[1] The county seat is Le Mars.[2] Plymouth County was named after Plymouth, Massachusetts.[3]
Plymouth County is part of the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Plymouth County was formed on January 15, 1851. Settlement began in the county in 1856. In October 1859, the first courthouse was built in Melbourne, formerly located in the southeast quarter of section 34, Plymouth Township, about five to six miles due south of Merrill.[4] The first public school opened its doors there with 32 pupils. In 1872 the county seat was moved to Le Mars and a courthouse and jail were built there in 1873. The present Plymouth County Courthouse was built in 1900 of red sandstone.[5]
During the Great Depression, farmers in the county organized the Farmers Holiday Group, to keep farm products off the market until the desired price was met. A radical group among them abducted Judge Bradley from his court chamber and threatened to hang him in the front of the courthouse. Bradley was freed, but the governor ordered the national guard to Plymouth County and declared a state of emergency, which effectively ended the group.[5][6]
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". (0.1%) is water.[7] It is the fourth-largest county by area in Iowa.
Adjacent counties
- Sioux County (north)
- Cherokee County (east)
- Woodbury County (south)
- Union County, South Dakota (west)
Transportation
Major highways
- File:US 75.svg U.S. Highway 75
- File:Circle sign 3.svg Iowa Highway 3
- File:Elongated circle 12.svg Iowa Highway 12
- File:Elongated circle 60.svg Iowa Highway 60
- File:Elongated circle 140.svg Iowa Highway 140
Airport
Le Mars Municipal Airport is located in Plymouth County, two nautical miles (3.7 km) southwest of the central business district of Le Mars.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1860 | 148 | — | |
| 1870 | 2,199 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1880 | 8,566 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1890 | 19,568 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1900 | 22,209 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1910 | 23,129 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1920 | 23,584 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1930 | 24,159 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1940 | 23,502 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 23,252 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 23,906 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 24,322 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 24,743 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 23,388 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 24,849 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 24,986 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 25,698 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 25,722 | [8] | Script error: No such module "String".% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[9] 1790-1960[10] 1900-1990[11] 1990-2000[12] 2010-2018[13] | |||
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2020 census
As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 25,698, which translated to a population density of Template:Pop density. The median age was 40.6 years; 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18 and 19.1% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 100.5 males, and for every 100 females aged 18 and over there were 98.4 males age 18 and over.[14][15]
The racial makeup of the county was 90.6% White, 1.4% Black or African American, 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5% Asian, 0.5% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 2.6% from some other race, and 4.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 5.8% of the population. Overall, 95.81% of residents reported being of one race.[15]
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 22,941 | 89.3% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 354 | 1.4% |
| Native American (NH) | 48 | 0.2% |
| Asian (NH) | 111 | 0.43% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 117 | 0.5% |
| Other/Mixed (NH) | 631 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,496 | 6% |
39.5% of residents lived in urban areas, while 60.5% lived in rural areas.[17]
There were 10,171 households in the county, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 56.4% were married-couple households, 17.4% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 20.3% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[14]
There were 10,818 housing units, of which 6.0% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 77.0% were owner-occupied and 23.0% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.8% and the rental vacancy rate was 6.8%.[14]
2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 24,986 in the county, with a population density of Template:Pop density. There were 10,550 housing units, of which 9,875 were occupied.[18]
2000 census
As of the census[19] of 2000, there were 24,849 people, 9,372 households, and 6,804 families in the county. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 9,880 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the county was 98.16% White, 0.29% Black or African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.46% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. 1.32% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Of the 9,372 households 35.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.30% were married couples living together, 6.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.40% were non-families. 24.00% of households were one person and 12.00% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.12.
The age distribution was 28.30% under the age of 18, 7.20% from 18 to 24, 26.40% from 25 to 44, 22.00% from 45 to 64, and 16.00% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.70 males.
The median household income was $41,638 and the median family income was $50,009. Males had a median income of $33,566 versus $22,558 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,442. About 4.40% of families and 6.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.70% of those under age 18 and 6.40% of those age 65 or over.
Points of interest
The Pappas Telecasting Tower,[20] with a height of Script error: No such module "convert"., is one of the tallest masts in the world.
Notable people
- William G. Kirchner, Minnesota state legislator and banker
- Ralph Klemme, Iowa state legislator and farmer
- Jim Nicholson, Former Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Republican National Chairman and U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican
- Johnny Niggeling,[21] Major league baseball pitcher
- Paul Rust, actor and comedian
- Thomas Starzl, innovator in organ transplant surgery
- Isaac S. Struble, Congressman (1883–1891) after whom Struble is named
- William Garner Waddel, South Dakota State Senator
Communities
Cities
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Unincorporated communities
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Population ranking
The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Plymouth County.[1]
† county seat
| Rank | City/Town/etc. | Municipal type | Population (2020 Census) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | † Le Mars | City | 10,571 |
| 2 | Remsen | City | 1,678 |
| 3 | Akron | City | 1,558 |
| 4 | Kingsley | City | 1,396 |
| 5 | Hinton | City | 935 |
| 6 | Merrill | City | 717 |
| 7 | Brunsville | City | 129 |
| 8 | Westfield | City | 123 |
| 9 | Oyens | City | 92 |
| 10 | Craig | City | 79 |
| 11 | Struble | City | 67 |
| 12 | Sioux City (almost entirely in Woodbury County) | City | 6 (85,797 total) |
Politics
Like most of Northwest Iowa, Plymouth County is a Republican Party stronghold. Lyndon B. Johnson is the last Democrat to win the county in a presidential election, and in elections from 1896 on it has only been won by a Democrat nationally four other times. Template:PresHead Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresFoot
Political Subdivisions
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See also
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- Plymouth County Courthouse
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Plymouth County, Iowa
- Plymouth Roller Milling Company
- Damnation (TV series)
References
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External links
- Plymouth County Iowa Official website
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