Poweshiek County, Iowa

Poweshiek County is a United States county located in the United States of Iowa. Poweshiek County had an official population of 18815 in 2000. As of July 2008, the population was estimated at 18590, making it the 37th most populous county in Iowa. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 586.17 mi˛ (1518.17 square kilometre), of which, 585.03 square miles (1515.22 square kilometre) of it is land and 1.14 square miles (2.95 square kilometre) of it is water, makes it the 28th largest by total area in Iowa.

Poweshiek County Iowa
Map of Poweshiek County, Iowa

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 18815 residents, 7398 households, and 4880 families in the county. The population density was 32.2 people per square mile (12.43/km˛), making it the 38th most densely populated county in Iowa. There were 8556 housing units at an average density of 14.6 per square mile (5.64/km˛). The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.88. In the county the population was spread out, with 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% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 108.1 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 112.6 females. Its population in July 2008 was estimated to be about 18590, The racial makeup of the county was 96.63% White, 0.75% Black or African American, 0.29% American Indian, 1.33% Asian, 0.04% Native Hawaiian, and 0.96% from two or more races.

Poweshiek County Iowa Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Poweshiek County Iowa School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Poweshiek County Iowa GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $37836, it is the 36th wealthiest county in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $46599, making its Iowa's 28th highest county by median family income. The per capita income for the county was $18629, making it the 34th wealthiest county by per capita income among the Iowa.

In 2000, 5335 pupils and students, of which 48.32% are male and 51.68% are female, 28.36% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.42% nursery or pri school, 5.7% kindergarten, 36.53% elementary school, 19.7% high school and 32.65% College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Victor CityIowa County, Poweshiek County0.470.4709522010.61883738542
2Barnes City CityMahaska County, Poweshiek County0.60.60201336.11413529583
3Brooklyn CityPoweshiek County1.21.2013671142.81831534583
4Deep River CityPoweshiek County0.420.420288681.11643733438
5Grinnell CityPoweshiek County5.024.990.0491051825.71793935625
6Guernsey CityPoweshiek County0.180.18070379.81772736250
7Hartwick CityPoweshiek County0.130.13083640.71883036250
8Malcom CityPoweshiek County0.610.610352575.61705939167
9Montezuma CityPoweshiek County2.472.450.011440586.91780635820
10Searsboro CityPoweshiek County0.40.40155392.41195825795
YearPopulation
April 2000 census18815
April 2000 Estimate18832
July 2000 Estimate18834
July 2001 Estimate18850
July 2002 Estimate18756
July 2003 Estimate18809
July 2004 Estimate18805
July 2005 Estimate18643
July 2006 Estimate18670
July 2007 Estimate18713
July 2008 Estimate18590
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school113176289
Kindergarten154150304
Elementary school9949551949
High school5425091051
College or graduate school7759671742
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Poweshiek County, Iowa$37836$46599$18629
Iowa, United States$39469$48005$19674
United States$41994$50046$21587