Taylor County, Iowa
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Taylor County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,896,[1] making it the fourth-least populous county in Iowa. The county seat is Bedford.[2] The county was formed in 1847 and named after General and President Zachary Taylor.[3]
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". (0.5%) is water.[4]
A portion of Taylor County at one time was part of Missouri.
Major highways
- File:Circle sign 2.svg Iowa Highway 2
- File:Elongated circle 25.svg Iowa Highway 25
- File:Elongated circle 148.svg Iowa Highway 148
Adjacent counties
- Adams County (north)
- Ringgold County (east)
- Worth County, Missouri (southeast)
- Nodaway County, Missouri (southwest)
- Page County (west)
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1850 | 204 | — | |
| 1860 | 3,590 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1870 | 6,989 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1880 | 15,635 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1890 | 16,384 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1900 | 18,784 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1910 | 16,312 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1920 | 15,514 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1930 | 14,859 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1940 | 14,258 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 12,420 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 10,288 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 8,790 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 8,353 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 7,114 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 6,958 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 6,317 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 5,896 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 5,924 | [5] | Script error: No such module "String".% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] 1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8] 1990-2000[9] 2010-2018[10] | |||
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2020 census
As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 5,896 and a population density of Template:Pop density. 95.76% of the population reported being of one race.[11]
The median age was 43.5 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18 and 24.1% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 101.5 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 96.3 males age 18 and over.[12]
There were 2,506 households in the county, of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 51.8% were married-couple households, 18.2% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 23.7% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[12]
There were 2,885 housing units, of which 13.1% were vacant, leaving 2,506 occupied units; among the occupied units, 77.4% were owner-occupied and 22.6% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.2% and the rental vacancy rate was 6.9%.[12]
<0.1% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[13]
The racial makeup of the county was 91.8% White, <0.1% Black or African American, 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 3.3% from some other race, and 4.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 6.8% of the population.[11]
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 5,304 | 90% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 1 | 0.02% |
| Native American (NH) | 13 | 0.22% |
| Asian (NH) | 15 | 0.25% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 1 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed (NH) | 163 | 2.76% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 399 | 6.76% |
2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 6,317 in the county, with a population density of Template:Pop density. There were 3,107 housing units, of which 2,679 were occupied.[15]
2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 6,958 people, 2,824 households, and 1,911 families in the county. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 3,199 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the county was 97.71% White, 0.03% Black or African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.14% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. 3.81%[16] were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Of the 2,824 households 28.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.00% were married couples living together, 5.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.30% were non-families. 27.80% of households were one person and 16.10% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.94.
The age distribution was 23.90% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 23.40% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 22.40% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 94.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.00 males.
The median household income was $31,297 and the median family income was $37,194. Males had a median income of $26,631 versus $19,162 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,082. About 8.50% of families and 12.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.10% of those under age 18 and 15.20% of those age 65 or over.
Communities
Cities
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- Bedford
- Blockton
- Clearfield (partially)
- Conway
- Gravity
- Lenox (partially)
- New Market
- Sharpsburg
Census-designated place
Townships
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Population ranking
The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Taylor County.[1]
† county seat
| Rank | City/Town/etc. | Municipal type | Population (2020 Census) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | † Bedford | City | 1,508 |
| 2 | Lenox (partially in Adams County) | City | 1,339 (1,339 total) |
| 3 | New Market | City | 385 |
| 4 | Clearfield (partially in Ringgold County) | City | 272 (278 total) |
| 5 | Gravity | City | 154 |
| 6 | Blockton | City | 125 |
| 7 | Sharpsburg | City | 72 |
| 8 | Conway | City | 17 |
| 9 | Athelstan | CDP | 6 |
Politics
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Education
School districts include:[17]
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Former school districts:[18]
- Clearfield Community School District - Dissolved on July 1, 2014.[19]
- New Market Community School District - Dissolved on July 1, 2008.[19]
See also
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References
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External links
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