Census Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Population, 2013 estimate | 16491 |
| Population, 2010 (April 1) estimates base | 16667 |
| Population, percent change, April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013 | -1.1% |
| Population, 2010 | 16667 |
| Persons under 5 years, percent, 2013 | 5.8% |
| Persons under 18 years, percent, 2013 | 22.5% |
| Persons 65 years and over, percent, 2013 | 19.4% |
| Female persons, percent, 2013 | 50.9% |
| White alone, percent, 2013 | 97.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent, 2013 | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, percent, 2013 | 0.2% |
| Asian alone, percent, 2013 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, percent, 2013 | Z |
| Two or More Races, percent, 2013 | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino, percent, 2013 | 3.0% |
| White alone, not Hispanic or Latino, percent, 2013 | 94.7% |
| Living in same house 1 year & over, percent, 2009-2013 | 87.8% |
| Foreign born persons, percent, 2009-2013 | 2.2% |
| Language other than English spoken at home, pct age 5+, 2009-2013 | 3.7% |
| High school graduate or higher, percent of persons age 25+, 2009-2013 | 93.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, percent of persons age 25+, 2009-2013 | 18.4% |
| Number of Veterans, 2009-2013 | 1360 |
| Mean travel time to work (minutes), workers age 16+, 2009-2013 | 15.2 |
| Number of Housing units, 2013 | 8060 |
| Homeownership rate, 2009-2013 | 74.2% |
| Percent of Housing units in multi-unit structures 2009-2013 | 19.2% |
| Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2009-2013 | $105,400 |
| Number of Households, 2009-2013 | 7148 |
| Persons per household, 2009-2013 | 2.28 |
| Per capita money income in past 12 months (2013 dollars), 2009-2013 | $29,060 |
| Median household income, 2009-2013 | $49,035 |
| Percent of Persons below poverty level 2009-2013 | 8.9% |
U.S. Census Information | |
| Total Change in Population 4/1/10-7/1/13 | -176 |
| Net Natural Change in Population (Births-Deaths) 4/1/10-7/1/13 | 16 |
| Births 4/1/10-7/1/13 | 628 |
| Deaths 4/1/10-7/1/13 | 612 |
| Net Total Migration 4/1/10-7/1/13 | -199 |
| International Migration 4/1/10-7/1/13 | 7 |
| Domestic Migration 4/1/10-7/1/13 | -206 |
| "Residual" population change that cannot be explained by demographic factors | 7 |
Population Changes Historical Data over Time (Source: U.S. Census Bureau and http://www.icip.iastate.edu/tables/) | |
| Percent of population ages 65 and over in 1930 | 5.3 |
| Percent of population ages 65 and over in 1940 | 6.6 |
| Percent of population ages 65 and over in 1950 | 8.3 |
| Percent of population ages 65 and over in 1960 | 10.4 |
| Percent of population ages 65 and over in 1970 | 12.1 |
| Percent of population ages 65 and over in 1980 | 12.7 |
| Percent of population ages 65 and over in 1990 | 15.5 |
| Percent of population ages 65 and over in 2000 | 17 |
| Percent of population ages 65 and over in 2010 | 18.4 |
| Percent of population living in Urban area in 1900 | 23.1 |
| Percent of population living in Urban area in 1910 | 23.5 |
| Percent of population living in Urban area in 1920 | 29.4 |
| Percent of population living in Urban area in 1930 | 31.2 |
| Percent of population living in Urban area in 1940 | 37.2 |
| Percent of population living in Urban area in 1950 (definition of "urban" changed in 1950 census) | 41.1 |
| Percent of population living in Urban area in 1960 ((definition of "urban" changed in 1950 census) | 47.9 |
| Percent of population living in Urban area in 1970 (definition of "urban" changed in 1950 census) | 55.7 |
| Percent of population living in Urban area in 1980 (definition of "urban" changed in 1950 census) | 59.9 |
| Percent of population living in Urban area in 1990 (definition of "urban" changed in 1950 census) | 62.9 |
| Percent of population living in Urban area in 2000 (definition of "urban" changed in 2000 census) | 62.9 |
| Percent of population living in Urban area in 2010 (definition of "urban" changed in 2000 census) | 65.7 |
| Median age (2000) | 39.4 |
| Number of residents under 5 years old (2000) | 1054 |
| Number of residents 5-9 years old (2000) | 1168 |
| Number of residents 10-14 years old (2000 | 1258 |
| Number of resident 15-19 years old (2000) | 1224 |
| Number of residents 20-24 years old (2000) | 974 |
| Number of residents 25-34 years old (2000) | 1928 |
| Number of residents 35-44 years old (2000) | 2737 |
| Number of residents 45-54 years old (2000) | 2395 |
| Number of residents 55-59 years old (2000) | 795 |
| Number of residents 60-64 years old (2000) | 715 |
| Number of residents 65-74 years old (2000) | 1476 |
| Number of residents 75-84 years old (2000) | 1166 |
| Number of residents 85 and older (2000) | 482 |
| Number of residents 18 and over (2000) | 13083 |
| Number of residents 21 years and older (2000) | 12488 |
| Number of residents 62 and over (2000) | 3540 |
| Number of residents 65 and over (2000) | 3124 |
Census Geography Quick Facts | |
| Land area in square miles, 2010 | 567.24 |
| Persons per square mile, 2010 | 29.4 |
| Metropolitan or Micropolitan Statistical Area | Spencer, IA Micro Area |
Census Business Quick Facts | |
| Private nonfarm establishments, 2012 -- Source: Census Business Quick Facts | 619 |
| Private nonfarm employment, 2012 | 7640 |
| Percent change in Private nonfarm employment 2011-2012 | 0.2% |
| Nonemployer establishments, 2012 | 1329 |
| Total number of firms, 2007 | 2262 |
| Percent of Black-owned firms, 2007 (F = "fewer than 25") | F |
| Percent of American Indian- and Alaska Native-owned firms 2007 (F = "fewer than 25") | F |
| Percent of Asian-owned firms, percent, 2007 (F = "fewer than 25") | S |
| Percent of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander-owned firms 2007 (F = "fewer than 25") | F |
| Percent of Hispanic-owned firms 2007 (F = "fewer than 25") | F |
| Percent of Women-owned firms 2007 (S = "suppressed does not meet publication standards") | 24.3% |
| Manufacturers shipments, 2007 ($1000) (D = "suppressed to avoid disclosure of confidential information") | D |
| Merchant wholesaler sales, 2007 ($1000) | 425115 |
| Retail sales, 2007 ($1000) | 298664 |
| Retail sales per capita, 2007 (D = "suppressed to avoid disclosure of confidential information") | $17,960 |
| Accommodation and food services sales, 2007 ($1000) (D = "suppressed to avoid disclosure of confidential information") | 23407 |
| Building permits, 2012 | 39 |
Agricultural Economic Data (USDA Census of Agriculture Table 1: County Summary Highlights) | |
| Number of farms 2012 | 720 |
| Total acres of farmland 2012 | 318772 |
| Average size of a farm 2012 (measured in acres) | 443 |
| Total Cropland 2012 (measured in acres) | 292462 |
| Harvested Cropland 2012 (measured in acres) | 281334 |
| Total number of hogs and pig inventory 2012 | 181608 |
| Total acres of Corn harvested for grain 2012 | 145624 |
Health and Lifestyle Data (Source: 2013 Vital Statistics of Iowa, Iowa Department of Public Health Bureau of Vital Statistics unless otherwise noted) | |
| Suicide Deaths 2013 (rate per 100,000 population; A = fewer than 5 deaths, information suppressed to avoid disclosure of confidential information) | A |
| Total marriages 2013 | 90 |
| Marriage rate 2013 (rate per 1,000 population) | 5.5 |
| Same-gender marriage rate 2013 (rate per 1,000 population) | n/a |
| Total opposite gender marriages 2013 | 83 |
| Total same gender marriages 2013 | 3 or less |
| Total number of marriages where gender is not stated 2013 | 3 or less |
| Dissolution rate 2013 (rate per 1000 population) | 1.8 |
| Unintentional Injury Death rate 2013 (rate per 1,000 population) | 60.6 |
| Out-of-wedlock live birth rate 2013 (rate per 1,000 live births) | 349.5 |
| Per Person Alcohol Liquor Sales (Source http://www.kcrg.com/subject/news/data-show-per-person-liquor-sales-for-iowa-counties-20150108) | 2.79 |
| Live birth rate 2013 (rate per 1,000 population) | 12.5 |
| Live birth rate for mothers under age 20 2013 (rate per 1,000 live births) | 53.4 |
| Gun permits approved in 2011 (Source: http://archive.desmoinesregister.com/interactive/article/20130310/NEWS/130309029/Map-Gun-permits-issued-by-Iowa-county) | 625 |
| Gun permits approved in 2012 (Source: http://archive.desmoinesregister.com/interactive/article/20130310/NEWS/130309029/Map-Gun-permits-issued-by-Iowa-county) | 279 |
| Total gun permits 2011-2012 (Source: http://archive.desmoinesregister.com/interactive/article/20130310/NEWS/130309029/Map-Gun-permits-issued-by-Iowa-county) | 904 |
| Total gun permits denied 2011-2012 (Source: http://archive.desmoinesregister.com/interactive/article/20130310/NEWS/130309029/Map-Gun-permits-issued-by-Iowa-county) | 6 |
| Percent of Population with gun permit (Source: http://archive.desmoinesregister.com/interactive/article/20130310/NEWS/130309029/Map-Gun-permits-issued-by-Iowa-county) | 5 |
Religious Affiliation | |
| Religious Membership, Total number of Adherents in all Denominations/Groups (2010) (Source: www.theARDA.com) | 11870 |
| Rate of Religious Membership, Rates of Adherence per 1,000 population (2010) (Source: www.theARDA.com) | 712.19 |
| Rate of Evangelical Protestant Adherence per 1,000 population (2010) (Source: www.theARDA.com) | 184.74 |
Voter Registration and Turnout Information (Source: Iowa Secretary of State) | |
| Registered Voters Age 18-24 (3/24/15) | 1046 |
| Registered Voters Age 25-34 (3/24/15) | 1880 |
| Registered Voters Age 35-49 (3/24/15) | 2589 |
| Registered Voters Age 50-64 (3/24/15) | 3366 |
| Registered Voters Age 65 and over (3/24/15) | 3036 |
| Active Democratic Registered Voters (1/2/15) | 2387 |
| Active Republican Registered Voters (1/2/15) | 4509 |
| Active No Party Registered Voters (1/2/15) | 4263 |
| Active Other Registered Voters (1/2/15) | 13 |
| Total Active Registered Voters (1/2/15) | 11172 |
| Inactive Democratic Registered Voters (1/2/15) | 254 |
| Inactive Republican Registered Voters (1/2/15) | 278 |
| Inactive No Party Registered Voters (1/2/15) | 511 |
| Inactive Other Registered Voters (1/2/15) | 0 |
| Total Inactive Registered Voters (1/2/15) | 1043 |
| Grand Total Registered Voters (1/2/15) | 12215 |
| Voters on Election Day 2014 | 3691 |
| Voters who Voted Absentee 2014 | 2410 |
| Total Voters 2014 | 6101 |
| Active Voters as of 11/6/14 | 11114 |
| Percent Active Voter Turnout 2014 | 54.89 |
| Inactive Voters as of 11/6/14 | 1069 |
| Percent Total Voter Turnout 2014 | 50.08 |
County Government Salary Information (Source: Iowa State Association of Counties) | |
| 2015 County Supervisor Salary | 26000 |
| Rank Among all Counties for 2015 County Supervisor Salary | 76 |
| Percent Change in County Supervisor Salary from 2014 | 1.07% |
| 2015 County Attorney Salary | 100960 |
| Rank Among all Counties for 2015 County Attorney Salary | 18 |
| Percent Change in County Attorney Salary from 2014 | 2.00% |
| 2015 CountyAuditor Salary | 56802 |
| RankAmong all Counties for 2015 County Auditor Salary | 33 |
| Percent Change in County Auditor Salary from 2014 | 2.00% |
| 2015 County Recorder Salary | 56802 |
| Rank Among all Counties for 2015 County Recorder Salary | 27 |
| Percent Change in County Recorder Salary from 2014 | 2.00% |
| 2015 County Sheriff Salary | 75328 |
| Rank Among all Counties for 2015 County Sheriff Salary | 32 |
| Percent Change in County Sheriff Salary from 2014 | 2.00% |
| 2015 County Treasurer Salary | 56802 |
| Rank Among all Counties for 2015 County Treasurer Salary | 30 |
| Percent Change in County Treasurer Salary from 2014 | 2.00% |
| Number of Board Members | 5 |
| Stipend to Board Chair | |
| Total Elected Officials Salary 2015 | 476693 |
| Rank Among all Counties for 2015 Total Elected Officials Salary | 23 |
| Percent Change in Total Elected Officials Salary from 2014 | 1.74% |
Tax Information (Source: http://www.dom.state.ia.us/local/county/county_prop_tax.htm) | |
| General Basic Property Tax Rate | 3.5 |
| Total Tax Revenues | 7510583 |
| Total Property Tax Revenue | 7344533 |
| Fact | Largest county fair in the state of Iowa. |
