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| county = Muscatine County
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| county = Muscatine County
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| ex image = Muscatine Court House.JPG
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| state = Iowa
  
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| ex image size = 250px
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| seal =
 
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| ex image cap = Muscatine County Courthouse in Muscatine
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| seallink =
 
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| map = Muscatine County Iowa.png
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| state = Iowa
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| seal =
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| map size = 250
  
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| founded =
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| founded = December 7, 1836
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| seat wl = Muscatine
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| seat = [[Wikipedia:Muscatine, Iowa|Muscatine]]
 
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| largest city =
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| largest city wl = Muscatine
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| area_total_sq_mi = 449
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| area_total_sq_mi = 449
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| area_land_sq_mi = 437
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| area_total_km2 = 1163
  
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| area_water_sq_mi = 12
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| area_land_sq_mi = 439
  
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| area percentage = 2.6%
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| area_land_km2 = 1136
  
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| census yr = 2010
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| area_water_sq_mi = 10
  
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| census estimate yr =
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| area_water_km2 = 27
  
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| pop = 42745
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| area percentage = 2.32%
  
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| census yr = 2000
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| density_sq_mi = 98
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| time zone = Central
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| pop = 41722
  
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| footnotes =
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| density_sq_mi = 95
  
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| web = www.co.muscatine.ia.us
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| density_km2 = 37
  
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| time zone = Central
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| district = 2nd
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'''Muscatine County''' is a [[County (United States)|county]] located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Iowa]]. As of the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the population was 42,745.<ref name="QF">{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/19/19139.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=July 20, 2014}}</ref> The [[county seat]] is [[Muscatine, Iowa|Muscatine]].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> The southeastern border is formed by the Mississippi River.
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| web = www.co.muscatine.ia.us
  
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Muscatine County comprises the Muscatine, IA [[Muscatine micropolitan area|Micropolitan Statistical Area]], which is included in the [[Davenport, Iowa|Davenport]]-[[Moline, Illinois|Moline]], IA-[[Illinois|IL]] [[Quad Cities Metropolitan Area|Combined Statistical Area]].<ref name=2012Metro>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/metro/totals/2011/tables/CBSA-EST2011-01.csv|title=Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: April 1, 2010 to July 1,|format=[[comma-separated values|CSV]]|work=2011 Population Estimates|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]], Population Division|date=June 2012|accessdate=2012-08-01}}</ref>
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'''Muscatine County''' is a [[county|county]] located in the [[U.S. state|U.S. state]] of [[Iowa|Iowa]]. As of 2000, the population was 41,722. Its [[county seat|county seat]] is [[Wikipedia:Muscatine, Iowa|Muscatine]].[[Wikipedia:Geographic references|<sup>6</sup>]]
  
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==History==
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Muscatine County was formed on December 7, 1836. One history of the county claims it was named for [[Muscatine Island]] in the [[Mississippi River]].<ref name=hist>{{Citation
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| last = History Section, 1879
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| first =
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| title = History of Muscatine County Iowa
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| url = http://iagenweb.org/muscatine/biographies1879/thename.htm
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| accessdate = 11 May 2009 }}</ref> The island lies opposite Muscatine County and was believed to be named after the [[Mascouten]] tribe, Algonquian-speaking [[Indigenous peoples of the Americas|Native Americans]] who lived in the area before being driven west by settler encroachment and other tribes.<ref name=hist/>
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In 1833, Colonel [[George Davenport]] of [[Illinois]] sent three representatives into the territory to establish a trade post. They were the first European Americans to settle there. In the same year, James W. Casey and John Vanatta came to the area. They opened a supply depot for [[steamboats]] on June 1, 1833, and named it Casey’s Woodpile. (The steamboats burned wood.) The first public land sale was held in November 1838. One year later, the construction of the courthouse and a jail was begun. A second jail, referred to as the [[Old Jail (Muscatine, Iowa)|"Old Jail"]], was built in 1857.<ref name=sheriff>{{cite web|url=http://www.muscatinecountysheriff.com/History.html|title=Local Sights|publisher=Muscatine County Sheriff|accessdate=2012-04-23|last=|first= }}</ref>
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On December 23, 1864, the courthouse was complete gutted by a fire and, within two years, a new structure was completed on the same site. The construction of the [[Muscatine County Courthouse|courthouse]] still used today was completed on September 26, 1907.<ref>[http://www.co.muscatine.ia.us/community/his.shtml History<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
   
 
==Geography==
  
==Geography==
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According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of 1,163 [[km²|km²]] (449 [[square mile|sq&nbsp;mi]]). 1,136 km² (439 sq&nbsp;mi) of it is land and 27 km² (10 sq&nbsp;mi) of it (2.32%) is water.
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According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of {{convert|449|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|437|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|12|sqmi}} (2.6%) is water.<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
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===Major Highways===
  
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*[[Image:US 6.svg|20px]] [[Wikipedia:U.S. Highway 6|U.S. Highway 6]]
  
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*[[Image:US 61.svg|20px]] [[Wikipedia:U.S. Highway 61|U.S. Highway 61]]
  
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*[[Image:Iowa 22.svg|20px]] [[Wikipedia:Iowa Highway 22|Iowa Highway 22]]
  
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*[[Image:Iowa 38.svg|20px]] [[Wikipedia:Iowa Highway 38|Iowa Highway 38]]
  
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*[[Image:Iowa 70.svg|20px]] [[Wikipedia:Iowa Highway 70|Iowa Highway 70]]
  
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*[[Image:Iowa 92.svg|20px]] [[Wikipedia:Iowa Highway 92|Iowa Highway 92]]
  
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=== Adjacent counties ===
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===Adjacent counties===
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*[[Cedar County, Iowa|Cedar County]] (north)
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*[[Cedar County, Iowa|Cedar County]] (north)
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*[[Scott County, Iowa|Scott County]] (northeast)
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*[[Scott County, Iowa|Scott County]] (northeast)
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*[[Rock Island County, Illinois|Rock Island County]] (east), across the [[Mississippi River|Mississippi River]]
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*[[Rock Island County, Illinois]] (east), across the [[Mississippi River]]
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*[[Louisa County, Iowa|Louisa County]] (south)
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*[[Louisa County, Iowa|Louisa County]] (south)
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*[[Johnson County, Iowa|Johnson County]] (northwest)
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*[[Johnson County, Iowa|Johnson County]] (northwest)
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==Transportation==
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===Major highways===
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*[[File:US 6.svg|20px]] [[U.S. Highway 6]]
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*[[File:US 61.svg|20px]] [[U.S. Highway 61]]
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*[[File:Iowa 22.svg|20px]] [[Iowa Highway 22]]
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*[[File:Iowa 38.svg|20px]] [[Iowa Highway 38]]
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*[[File:Iowa 70.svg|20px]] [[Iowa Highway 70]]
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*[[File:Iowa 92.svg|20px]] [[Iowa Highway 92]]
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===Other roadways===
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*[[Great River Road]]
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===County highways===
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*County Highway F58 (formerly Hwy 927)
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*County Highway F62
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*County Highway F65
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*County Highway F70 (155th St)
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*County Highway G14 (180th St)
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*County Highway G28 (230th/231st Sts)
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*County Highway G34 (275th St)
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*County Highway G38 (Fruitland Rd)
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*County Highway X34 (Davis Ave)
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*County Highway X40 (Garfield Ave)
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*County Highway X46 (Kelly Ave/170th St)
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*County Highway X61 (Stewart Rd)
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*County Highway Y14 (Taylor Ave)
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*County Highway Y26 (Vail Ave)
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*County Highway Y30 (Western Ave)
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*County Highway Y36 (Zachary Ave)
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{{div col end}}
   
 
==Demographics==
  
==Demographics==
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{{US Census population
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[[Image:USA Adair County, Iowa age pyramid.svg|thumb|left|2000 Census Age Pyramid for Adair County.]]
 
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|1850= 5731
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{{USCensusPop
 
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|1860= 16444
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| 1900= 28242
  
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|1870= 21688
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| 1910= 29505
  
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|1880= 23170
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| 1920= 29042
  
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|1890= 24504
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| 1930= 29385
  
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|1900= 28242
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| 1940= 31296
  
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|1910= 29505
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| 1950= 32148
  
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|1920= 29042
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| 1960= 33840
  
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|1930= 29385
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| 1970= 37181
  
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|1940= 31296
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| 1980= 40436
  
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|1950= 32148
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| 1990= 39907
  
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|1960= 33840
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| 2000= 41722
  
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|1970= 37181
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| estyear= 2006
  
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|1980= 40436
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| estimate= 42883
  
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|1990= 39907
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| footnote=[http://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/ia190090.txt IA Counties 1900-1990]
 
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|2000= 41722
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|2010= 42745
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As of the [[census|census]][[Wikipedia:Geographic references#2|²]] of 2000, there were 41,722 people, 15,847 households, and 11,283 families residing in the county. The [[population density|population density]] was 37/km² (95/sq&nbsp;mi). There were 16,786 housing units at an average density of 15/km² (38/sq&nbsp;mi). The racial makeup of the county was 90.72% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.70% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.31% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.83% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.02% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 6.05% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.37% from two or more races. 11.92% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.
  
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|estyear=2015
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|estimate=43011
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|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2015">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/counties/totals/2015/CO-EST2015-alldata.html|title=County Totals Dataset: Population, Population Change and Estimated Components of Population Change: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015|accessdate=July 2, 2016}}</ref>
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=July 20, 2014}}</ref><br />1790-1960<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu|title=Historical Census Browser|publisher=University of Virginia Library|accessdate=July 20, 2014}}</ref> 1900-1990<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/ia190090.txt|title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=July 20, 2014}}</ref><br />1990-2000<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf|title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=July 20, 2014}}</ref> 2010-2013<ref name="QF"/>
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===2010 census===
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The 2010 census recorded a population of 42,745 in the county, with a population density of {{Pop density|42745|428.67|sqmi|km2}}. There were 17,910 housing units, of which 16,412 were occupied.<ref name="USCB">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST05&prodType=table|title=Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] American FactFinder|accessdate=May 19, 2011}}</ref>
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===2000 census===
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[[File:USA Adair County, Iowa age pyramid.svg|thumb|left|2000 Census Age Pyramid for Adair County]]
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> of 2000, there were 41,722 people, 15,847 households, and 11,283 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was 95 people per square mile (37/km²). There were 16,786 housing units at an average density of 38 per square&nbsp;mile (15/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 90.72% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.70% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.31% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.83% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.02% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 6.05% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.37% from two or more races. 11.92% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.
   
 
There were 15,847 households out of which 34.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.90% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.80% were non-families. 24.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.07.
  
There were 15,847 households out of which 34.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.90% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.80% were non-families. 24.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.07.
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In the county the population was spread out with 26.90% under the age of 18, 8.60% from 18 to 24, 28.80% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 12.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 98.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.90 males.
  
In the county the population was spread out with 26.90% under the age of 18, 8.60% from 18 to 24, 28.80% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 12.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 98.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.90 males.
   
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The median income for a household in the county was $41,803, and the median income for a family was $48,373. Males had a median income of $36,329 versus $24,793 for females. The [[per capita income|per capita income]] for the county was $19,625. About 6.30% of families and 8.90% of the population were below the [[Wikipedia:poverty line|poverty line]], including 10.70% of those under age 18 and 7.70% of those age 65 or over.
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The median income for a household in the county was $41,803, and the median income for a family was $48,373. Males had a median income of $36,329 versus $24,793 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the county was $19,625. About 6.30% of families and 8.90% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 10.70% of those under age 18 and 7.70% of those age 65 or over.
   
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==Communities==
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== Cities and towns ==
  
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[[File:Barclay barn 1875.jpg|thumb|right|300px|C.S. Barclay farm illustration in 1875]]
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*[[Wikipedia:Atalissa, Iowa|Atalissa]]
  
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===Cities===
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*[[Wikipedia:Durant, Iowa|Durant]] (part)
  
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*[[Wikipedia:Conesville, Iowa|Conesville]]
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*[[Atalissa, Iowa|Atalissa]]
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*[[Wikipedia:Fruitland, Iowa|Fruitland]]
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*[[Blue Grass, Iowa|Blue Grass]] (part)
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*[[Durant, Iowa|Durant]] (part)
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*[[Wikipedia:Muscatine, Iowa|Muscatine]]
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*[[Conesville, Iowa|Conesville]]
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*[[Wikipedia:Nichols, Iowa|Nichols]]
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*[[Fruitland, Iowa|Fruitland]]
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*[[Muscatine, Iowa|Muscatine]]
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*[[Wikipedia:Stockton, Iowa|Stockton]]
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*[[Nichols, Iowa|Nichols]]
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*[[Wikipedia:Walcott, Iowa|Walcott]] (part)
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*[[Stockton, Iowa|Stockton]]
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*[[Walcott, Iowa|Walcott]] (part)
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*[[Wikipedia:West Liberty, Iowa|West Liberty]]
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*[[West Liberty, Iowa|West Liberty]]
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*[[Wikipedia:Wilton, Iowa|Wilton]]
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*[[Wilton, Iowa|Wilton]]
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===Unincorporated communities===
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*[[Cranston, Iowa|Cranston]]
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*[[Fairport, Iowa|Fairport]]
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*[[Midway Beach, Iowa|Midway Beach]]
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*[[Montpelier, Iowa|Montpelier]]
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*[[Moscow, Iowa|Moscow]]
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*[[Petersburg, Muscatine County, Iowa|Petersburg]]
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===Townships===
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* [[Bloomington, Muscatine County, Iowa|Bloomington]]
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* [[Cedar Township, Muscatine County, Iowa|Cedar]]
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* [[Fruitland, Muscatine County, Iowa|Fruitland]]
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* [[Fulton Township, Muscatine County, Iowa|Fulton]]
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* [[Goshen Township, Muscatine County, Iowa|Goshen]]
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* [[Lake, Muscatine County, Iowa|Lake]]
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* [[Montpelier Township, Muscatine County, Iowa|Montpelier]]
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* [[Moscow Township, Iowa|Moscow]]
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* [[Orono Township, Iowa|Orono]]
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* [[Pike Township, Muscatine County, Iowa|Pike]]
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* [[Seventy-Six Township, Muscatine County, Iowa|Seventy-Six]]
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* [[Sweetland Township, Iowa|Sweetland]]
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* [[Wapsinonoc Township, Iowa|Wapsinonoc]]
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* [[Wilton Township, Iowa|Wilton]]
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===Population ranking===
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The population ranking of the following table is based on the [[2010 United States census|2010 census]] of Muscatine County.<ref>http://www.census.gov/2010census/</ref>
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'''†''' ''county seat''
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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!City/Town/etc.
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!Municipal type
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!Population (2010 Census)
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|- style="background-color:#FFFACD;"
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| 1
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|'''†''' '''[[Muscatine, Iowa|Muscatine]]'''
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| City
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| 22,886
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|- style="background-color:#FFFACD;"
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| 2
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|'''[[West Liberty, Iowa|West Liberty]]'''
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| City
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| 3,736
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|- style="background-color:#FFFACD;"
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| 3
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|'''[[Wilton, Iowa|Wilton]]''' (''partially in [[Cedar County, Iowa|Cedar County]]'')
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| City
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| 2,802
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|- style="background-color:#FFFACD;"
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| 4
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|'''[[Durant, Iowa|Durant]]''' (''mostly in [[Scott County, Iowa|Scott]] and Cedar Counties'')
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| City
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| 1,832
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|- style="background-color:#FFFACD;"
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| 5
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|'''[[Walcott, Iowa|Walcott]]''' (''partially in Scott County'')
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| City
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| 1,629
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|- style="background-color:#FFFACD;"
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| 6
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|'''[[Blue Grass, Iowa|Blue Grass]]''' (''mostly in Scott County'')
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| City
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| 1,452
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|- style="background-color:#FFFACD;"
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| 7
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|'''[[Fruitland, Iowa|Fruitland]]'''
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| City
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| 977
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|- style="background-color:#FFFACD;"
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| 8
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|'''[[Conesville, Iowa|Conesville]]'''
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| City
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| 432
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|- style="background-color:#FFFACD;"
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| 9
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|'''[[Nichols, Iowa|Nichols]]'''
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| City
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| 374
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|- style="background-color:#FFFACD;"
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| 10
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|'''[[Atalissa, Iowa|Atalissa]]'''
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| City
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| 311
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|- style="background-color:#FFFACD;"
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| 11
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|'''[[Stockton, Iowa|Stockton]]'''
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| City
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| 197
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|}
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==See also==
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{{Portal|Iowa}}
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*[[National Register of Historic Places listings in Muscatine County, Iowa]]
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==References==
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{{reflist|30em}}
   
 
==External links==
  
==External links==
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{{Commons}}<!-- for current and future use if material is uploaded -->
 
*[http://www.co.muscatine.ia.us/ Muscatine County government's website]
  
*[http://www.co.muscatine.ia.us/ Muscatine County government's website]
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{{Geographic location
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| Centre = Muscatine County, Iowa
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| North = [[Cedar County, Iowa|Cedar County]]
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| Northeast = [[Scott County, Iowa|Scott County]]
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| East = [[Rock Island County, Illinois]]
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| Southeast =
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| South = [[Louisa County, Iowa|Louisa County]]
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| Southwest =
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| West = [[Johnson County, Iowa|Johnson County]]
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Muscatine County, Iowa
Muscatine Court House
Muscatine County Courthouse in Muscatine
Map of Iowa highlighting Muscatine County
Location in the state of Iowa
Map of the U.S
Iowa's location in the U.S.
Founded December 7, 1836
Seat Muscatine
Largest city Muscatine
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water
449 sq mi (1,163 km²)
437 sq mi (1,132 km²)
12 sq mi (31 km²), 2.6%
Population
 - (2010)
 - Density
42,745
98/sq mi (38/km²)
Congressional district 2nd
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
Website www.co.muscatine.ia.us

Muscatine County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 42,745.[1] The county seat is Muscatine.[2] The southeastern border is formed by the Mississippi River.

Muscatine County comprises the Muscatine, IA Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Davenport-Moline, IA-IL Combined Statistical Area.[3]

History

Muscatine County was formed on December 7, 1836. One history of the county claims it was named for Muscatine Island in the Mississippi River.[4] The island lies opposite Muscatine County and was believed to be named after the Mascouten tribe, Algonquian-speaking Native Americans who lived in the area before being driven west by settler encroachment and other tribes.[4]

In 1833, Colonel George Davenport of Illinois sent three representatives into the territory to establish a trade post. They were the first European Americans to settle there. In the same year, James W. Casey and John Vanatta came to the area. They opened a supply depot for steamboats on June 1, 1833, and named it Casey’s Woodpile. (The steamboats burned wood.) The first public land sale was held in November 1838. One year later, the construction of the courthouse and a jail was begun. A second jail, referred to as the "Old Jail", was built in 1857.[5]

On December 23, 1864, the courthouse was complete gutted by a fire and, within two years, a new structure was completed on the same site. The construction of the courthouse still used today was completed on September 26, 1907.[6]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 449 square miles (1,160 km2), of which 437 square miles (1,130 km2) is land and 12 square miles (31 km2) (2.6%) is water.[7]

Adjacent counties

Transportation

Major highways

  • US 6 U.S. Highway 6
  • US 61 U.S. Highway 61
  • Iowa 22 Iowa Highway 22
  • Iowa 38 Iowa Highway 38
  • Iowa 70 Iowa Highway 70
  • Iowa 92 Iowa Highway 92

Other roadways

  • Great River Road

County highways

  • County Highway F58 (formerly Hwy 927)
  • County Highway F62
  • County Highway F65
  • County Highway F70 (155th St)
  • County Highway G14 (180th St)
  • County Highway G28 (230th/231st Sts)
  • County Highway G34 (275th St)
  • County Highway G38 (Fruitland Rd)
  • County Highway X34 (Davis Ave)
  • County Highway X40 (Garfield Ave)
  • County Highway X46 (Kelly Ave/170th St)
  • County Highway X61 (Stewart Rd)
  • County Highway Y14 (Taylor Ave)
  • County Highway Y26 (Vail Ave)
  • County Highway Y30 (Western Ave)
  • County Highway Y36 (Zachary Ave)

Demographics

Historical populations
Census Pop. %±
1850 5,731
—
1860 16,444 186.9%
1870 21,688 31.9%
1880 23,170 6.8%
1890 24,504 5.8%
1900 28,242 15.3%
1910 29,505 4.5%
1920 29,042 −1.6%
1930 29,385 1.2%
1940 31,296 6.5%
1950 32,148 2.7%
1960 33,840 5.3%
1970 37,181 9.9%
1980 40,436 8.8%
1990 39,907 −1.3%
2000 41,722 4.5%
2010 42,745 2.5%
Est. 2015 43,011 [8] 3.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
1790-1960[10] 1900-1990[11]
1990-2000[12] 2010-2013[1]

2010 census

The 2010 census recorded a population of 42,745 in the county, with a population density of 99.7154/sq mi (38.5003/km2). There were 17,910 housing units, of which 16,412 were occupied.[13]

2000 census

USA Adair County, Iowa age pyramid

2000 Census Age Pyramid for Adair County

As of the census[14] of 2000, there were 41,722 people, 15,847 households, and 11,283 families residing in the county. The population density was 95 people per square mile (37/km²). There were 16,786 housing units at an average density of 38 per square mile (15/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 90.72% White, 0.70% Black or African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.83% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 6.05% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. 11.92% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 15,847 households out of which 34.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.90% were married couples living together, 9.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.80% were non-families. 24.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the county the population was spread out with 26.90% under the age of 18, 8.60% from 18 to 24, 28.80% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 12.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 98.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $41,803, and the median income for a family was $48,373. Males had a median income of $36,329 versus $24,793 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,625. About 6.30% of families and 8.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.70% of those under age 18 and 7.70% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

Barclay barn 1875

C.S. Barclay farm illustration in 1875

Cities

  • Atalissa
  • Blue Grass (part)
  • Durant (part)
  • Conesville
  • Fruitland
  • Muscatine
  • Nichols
  • Stockton
  • Walcott (part)
  • West Liberty
  • Wilton

Unincorporated communities

  • Cranston
  • Fairport
  • Midway Beach
  • Montpelier
  • Moscow
  • Petersburg

Townships

  • Bloomington
  • Cedar
  • Fruitland
  • Fulton
  • Goshen
  • Lake
  • Montpelier
  • Moscow
  • Orono
  • Pike
  • Seventy-Six
  • Sweetland
  • Wapsinonoc
  • Wilton

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Muscatine County.[15]

† county seat

Rank City/Town/etc. Municipal type Population (2010 Census)

1 † Muscatine City 22,886
2 West Liberty City 3,736
3 Wilton (partially in Cedar County) City 2,802
4 Durant (mostly in Scott and Cedar Counties) City 1,832
5 Walcott (partially in Scott County) City 1,629
6 Blue Grass (mostly in Scott County) City 1,452
7 Fruitland City 977
8 Conesville City 432
9 Nichols City 374
10 Atalissa City 311
11 Stockton City 197

See also

Portal Iowa
  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Muscatine County, Iowa

References

  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/19/19139.html. Retrieved July 20, 2014. 
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx. Retrieved 2011-06-07. 
  3. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: April 1, 2010 to July 1," (CSV). 2011 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. June 2012. http://www.census.gov/popest/data/metro/totals/2011/tables/CBSA-EST2011-01.csv. Retrieved 2012-08-01. 
  4. ^ a b History Section, 1879, History of Muscatine County Iowa, http://iagenweb.org/muscatine/biographies1879/thename.htm, retrieved 11 May 2009 
  5. ^ "Local Sights". Muscatine County Sheriff. http://www.muscatinecountysheriff.com/History.html. Retrieved 2012-04-23. 
  6. ^ History
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2011-04-23. 
  8. ^ "County Totals Dataset: Population, Population Change and Estimated Components of Population Change: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". http://www.census.gov/popest/data/counties/totals/2015/CO-EST2015-alldata.html. Retrieved July 2, 2016. 
  9. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html. Retrieved July 20, 2014. 
  10. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu. Retrieved July 20, 2014. 
  11. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/ia190090.txt. Retrieved July 20, 2014. 
  12. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000". United States Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf. Retrieved July 20, 2014. 
  13. ^ "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010". United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST05&prodType=table. Retrieved May 19, 2011. 
  14. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder2.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31. 
  15. ^ http://www.census.gov/2010census/

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