Page County, Iowa
As of the census of 2000, there were 16976 people in the county, organized into 6708 households, and 4459 families residing in the county. The population density was 31.7 people per square mile (12.24/kmē), making its Iowa's 41st most densely populated county. There were 7302 housing units at an average density of 13.7 per square mile (5.29/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.32 persons, and the average family size was 2.87 persons. In the county the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 102.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.8 males. As of July 2008, the estimated population was 15664, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 95.62% White, 2% Black or African American, 0.61% American Indian, 0.89% Asian, 0.01% Native Hawaiian, and 0.87% from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $35466, making it the 58th wealthiest county by median household income among the Iowa. The median income for a family in the county was $42446, it is Iowa's 63rd wealthiest county by median family income. The per capita income for the county was $16670, it is Iowa's 21st poorest county by per capita income.
In 2000, 3956 pupils and students, of which 52% are male and 48% are female, 23.3% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.4% nursery or pri school, 5.49% kindergarten, 44.69% elementary school, 30.74% high school and 12.69% College graduate school.
| Rank | City | County | Total Area mi2 | Land Area mi2 | Water Area mi2 | Population | Density mi2 | Per capita Income | House hold Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blanchard City | Page County | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0 | 61 | 270.9 | 15226 | 37917 |
| 2 | Braddyville City | Page County | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0 | 176 | 331.7 | 18421 | 37917 |
| 3 | Clarinda City | Page County | 5.22 | 5.19 | 0.03 | 5690 | 1096.1 | 15136 | 35871 |
| 4 | Coin City | Page County | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0 | 252 | 314.4 | 16080 | 33500 |
| 5 | College Springs City | Page County | 1.11 | 1.11 | 0 | 246 | 221.6 | 15102 | 38500 |
| 6 | Essex City | Page County | 1.51 | 1.51 | 0 | 884 | 586.7 | 18202 | 41382 |
| 7 | Hepburn City | Page County | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0 | 39 | 654.1 | 13629 | 22500 |
| 8 | Northboro City | Page County | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0 | 60 | 236 | 15360 | 35536 |
| 9 | Shambaugh City | Page County | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0 | 188 | 506.9 | 15089 | 40375 |
| 10 | Shenandoah City | Page County, Fremont County | 3.47 | 3.47 | 0 | 5546 | 1599.6 | 16301 | 29435 |
| 11 | Yorktown City | Page County | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0 | 82 | 297.2 | 13248 | 30417 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 16976 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 16976 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 16917 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 16869 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 16425 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 16166 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 16002 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 16007 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 16046 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 15896 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 15664 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 121 | 132 | 253 |
| Kindergarten | 89 | 128 | 217 |
| Elementary school | 942 | 826 | 1768 |
| High school | 706 | 510 | 1216 |
| College or graduate school | 199 | 303 | 502 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page County, Iowa | $35466 | $42446 | $16670 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |