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| Dickinson County, Iowa | |
 Dickinson County Courthouse
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 Location in the state of Iowa | |
 Iowa's location in the U.S. | |
| Founded | 1857 |
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| Named for | Daniel S. Dickinson |
| Seat | Spirit Lake |
| Largest city | Spirit Lake |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
404 sq mi (1,046 km²) 381 sq mi (987 km²) 23 sq mi (60 km²), 5.8 |
| Population - (2020) - Density |
17,703 |
| Congressional district | 4th |
| Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
| Website | https://dickinsoncountyiowa.gov/ |
Dickinson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 17,703.[1] The county seat is Spirit Lake.[2] The county was organized in 1857 and is named in honor of Daniel S. Dickinson,[3] a U.S. Senator for New York.
Dickinson County comprises the Spirit Lake, IA Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography[]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 404 square miles (1,050 km2), of which 381 square miles (990 km2) is land and 23 square miles (60 km2) (5.8%) is water.[4] It is the smallest county by land area in Iowa, and the fifth-smallest by total area.
A region known as the Iowa Great Lakes is in Dickinson County, making it a popular vacation destination for Iowans, and explaining the recent high population growth in the area. The lakes include West Okoboji Lake, East Okoboji Lake, and Spirit Lake.
Major highways[]
U.S. Highway 71- Iowa Highway 9
- Iowa Highway 86
Adjacent counties[]
- Jackson County, Minnesota (north)
- Emmet County (east)
- Clay County (south)
- Osceola County (west)
Demographics[]
| Historical populations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 180 | ||
| 1870 | 1,389 | 671.7% | |
| 1880 | 1,901 | 36.9% | |
| 1890 | 4,328 | 127.7% | |
| 1900 | 7,995 | 84.7% | |
| 1910 | 8,137 | 1.8% | |
| 1920 | 10,241 | 25.9% | |
| 1930 | 10,982 | 7.2% | |
| 1940 | 12,185 | 11.0% | |
| 1950 | 12,756 | 4.7% | |
| 1960 | 12,574 | −1.4% | |
| 1970 | 12,565 | −0.1% | |
| 1980 | 15,629 | 24.4% | |
| 1990 | 14,909 | −4.6% | |
| 2000 | 16,424 | 10.2% | |
| 2010 | 16,667 | 1.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] 1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7] 1990-2000[8] 2010-2020[9] | |||
2020 census[]
Population of Dickinson County from US census data
The 2020 census recorded a population of 17,703 in the county, with a population density of 43.6672/sq mi (16.8600/km2). 96.84% of the population reported being of one race. 92.71% were non-Hispanic White, 0.45% were Black, 2.29% were Hispanic, 0.12% were Native American, 0.46% were Asian, 0.01% were Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 3.96% were some other race or more than one race. There were 13,691 housing units of which 7,976 were occupied.[1]
2010 census[]
The 2010 census recorded a population of 16,667 in the county, with a population density of 43.7385/sq mi (16.8875/km2). There were 12,849 housing units, of which 7,554 were occupied.[10]
2000 census[]
2000 Census Age Pyramid for Dickinson County
As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 16,424 people, 7,103 households, and 4,759 families residing in the county. The population density was 43 inhabitants per square mile (17 /km2). There were 11,375 housing units at an average density of 30 per square mile (12/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.90% White, 0.18% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.43% from two or more races. 0.66% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 7,103 households, out of which 26.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.80% were married couples living together, 6.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.00% were non-families. 28.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.78.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 21.90% under the age of 18, 6.60% from 18 to 24, 23.90% from 25 to 44, 26.90% from 45 to 64, and 20.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $39,020, and the median income for a family was $47,739. Males had a median income of $30,523 versus $22,131 for females. The per capita income for the county was $21,929. 6.00% of the population and 4.20% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty 5.90% of those under the age of 18 and 7.00% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Communities[]
Cities[]
A picture postcard postmarked Okoboji Iowa Aug 1, 1907
- Arnolds Park
- Lake Park
- Milford
- Okoboji
- Orleans
- Spirit Lake
- Superior
- Terril
- Wahpeton
- West Okoboji
Unincorporated community[]
- Montgomery
Townships[]
Dickinson County is divided into twelve townships:
- Center Grove
- Diamond Lake
- Excelsior
- Lakeville
- Lloyd
- Milford
- Okoboji
- Richland
- Silver Lake
- Spirit Lake
- Superior
- Westport
Population ranking[]
The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Dickinson County.[1] † county seat
| Rank | City/Town/etc. | Municipal type | Population (2020 Census) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | † Spirit Lake | City | 5,439 |
| 2 | Milford | City | 3,321 |
| 3 | Lake Park | City | 1,167 |
| 4 | Arnolds Park | City | 1,110 |
| 5 | Okoboji | City | 768 |
| 6 | Orleans | City | 521 |
| 7 | Wahpeton | City | 345 |
| 8 | Terril | City | 334 |
| 9 | West Okoboji | City | 308 |
| 10 | Superior | City | 132 |
Politics[]
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2020 | 7,438 | 66.15% | 3,661 | 32.56% | 145 | 1.29% |
| 2016 | 6,753 | 65.22% | 3,056 | 29.52% | 545 | 5.26% |
| 2012 | 5,912 | 58.19% | 4,095 | 40.31% | 152 | 1.50% |
| 2008 | 5,162 | 52.10% | 4,625 | 46.68% | 120 | 1.21% |
| 2004 | 5,337 | 55.87% | 4,140 | 43.34% | 76 | 0.80% |
| 2000 | 4,225 | 52.03% | 3,660 | 45.07% | 236 | 2.91% |
| 1996 | 3,129 | 40.92% | 3,562 | 46.59% | 955 | 12.49% |
| 1992 | 3,196 | 38.49% | 3,106 | 37.40% | 2,002 | 24.11% |
| 1988 | 3,678 | 51.80% | 3,342 | 47.06% | 81 | 1.14% |
| 1984 | 4,064 | 56.68% | 3,025 | 42.19% | 81 | 1.13% |
| 1980 | 4,028 | 54.13% | 2,620 | 35.21% | 794 | 10.67% |
| 1976 | 3,795 | 54.14% | 3,074 | 43.85% | 141 | 2.01% |
| 1972 | 3,739 | 58.60% | 2,373 | 37.19% | 269 | 4.22% |
| 1968 | 3,472 | 56.45% | 2,286 | 37.16% | 393 | 6.39% |
| 1964 | 2,443 | 41.14% | 3,490 | 58.77% | 5 | 0.08% |
| 1960 | 3,575 | 56.99% | 2,696 | 42.98% | 2 | 0.03% |
| 1956 | 3,641 | 59.14% | 2,498 | 40.57% | 18 | 0.29% |
| 1952 | 4,401 | 71.05% | 1,748 | 28.22% | 45 | 0.73% |
| 1948 | 2,304 | 48.34% | 2,324 | 48.76% | 138 | 2.90% |
| 1944 | 2,133 | 46.10% | 2,473 | 53.45% | 21 | 0.45% |
| 1940 | 2,736 | 47.65% | 2,985 | 51.99% | 21 | 0.37% |
| 1936 | 2,322 | 40.10% | 3,399 | 58.69% | 70 | 1.21% |
| 1932 | 2,074 | 44.07% | 2,500 | 53.12% | 132 | 2.80% |
| 1928 | 3,045 | 70.57% | 1,251 | 28.99% | 19 | 0.44% |
| 1924 | 2,967 | 66.18% | 435 | 9.70% | 1,081 | 24.11% |
| 1920 | 3,298 | 80.42% | 760 | 18.53% | 43 | 1.05% |
| 1916 | 1,249 | 57.24% | 893 | 40.93% | 40 | 1.83% |
| 1912 | 457 | 24.54% | 502 | 26.96% | 903 | 48.50% |
| 1908 | 1,109 | 66.57% | 503 | 30.19% | 54 | 3.24% |
| 1904 | 1,320 | 78.01% | 312 | 18.44% | 60 | 3.55% |
| 1900 | 1,352 | 73.16% | 445 | 24.08% | 51 | 2.76% |
| 1896 | 1,131 | 67.36% | 517 | 30.79% | 31 | 1.85% |
| 1892 | 801 | 61.29% | 443 | 33.89% | 63 | 4.82% |
| 1888 | 672 | 74.17% | 225 | 24.83% | 9 | 0.99% |
| 1884 | 542 | 71.69% | 212 | 28.04% | 2 | 0.26% |
| 1880 | 325 | 87.60% | 46 | 12.40% | 0 | 0.00% |
See also[]
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Dickinson County, Iowa
References[]
- ^ a b c "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". United states Census Bureau. https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial/2020/data/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171/Iowa/.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx.
- ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off.. pp. 106. https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_9V1IAAAAMAAJ.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html.
- ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu.
- ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/ia190090.txt.
- ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf.
- ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/19/19059.html.
- ^ "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010". United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/2010/cph-2/cph-2-17.pdf.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. https://www.census.gov.
- ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS.
Further reading[]
- R.A. Smith, A History of Dickinson County, Iowa: Together with an Account of The Spirit Lake Massacre, and the Indian Troubles on the Northwestern Frontier. Des Moines, IA: The Kenyon Printing & Mfg. Co., 1902.
- History of Emmet County and Dickinson County, Iowa: A Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress and Achievement. In Two Volumes. Chicago: Pioneer Publishing Co., 1917.
External links[]
- Dickinson County government's website Archived January 31, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
- http://www.iowadot.gov/maps//msp/pdf/Dickinson.pdf
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