Appanoose County, Iowa

Appanoose County
Appanoose County
U.S. county
	Appanoose County Courthouse
	Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
	Iowa's location within the U.S.
	Coordinates: 40°44′17″N 92°52′02″W / 40.738055555556°N 92.867222222222°W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
Founded	1843
Named for	Chief Appanoose
Seat	Centerville
Largest city	Centerville
Area
• Total	516 sq mi (1,340 km2)
• Land	497 sq mi (1,290 km2)
• Water	19 sq mi (50 km2) 3.7%
Population (2020)
• Total	12,317
• Density	24/sq mi (9.2/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (Central)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district	2nd

Appanoose County is a county in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 12,317.^[1] Its county seat is Centerville.^[2]

History[]

Chief Appanoose, from A.R. Fulton's Red Men of Iowa 1882.

Appanoose County was formed on February 17, 1843, from open territory. It was named for the Meskwaki Chief Appanoose, who did not engage in war against Black Hawk, advocating peace. The present county seat was formerly called Chaldea, and was later renamed to Senterville in honor of Congressman William Tandy Senter of Tennessee. In April 1848, the courthouse, constructed at the expense of $160, was put into use and served as such until 1857. The second courthouse was opened in 1864, and was burned down to the first floor during an explosive Fourth of July fireworks demonstration. The third courthouse was dedicated on May 21, 1903, and remains in use.^[3]

Geography[]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 516 square miles (1,340 km²), of which 497 square miles (1,290 km²) is land and 19 square miles (49 km²) (3.7%) is water.^[4] Rathbun Reservoir, created by damming the Chariton River, is its main physical feature.

Major highways[]

Adjacent counties[]

Monroe County (north)
Wapello County (northeast)
Lucas County (northwest)
Davis County (east)
Schuyler County, Missouri (southeast)
Putnam County, Missouri (southwest)
Wayne County (west)

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1850	3,131	—
1860	11,931	281.1%
1870	16,456	37.9%
1880	16,636	1.1%
1890	18,961	14.0%
1900	25,927	36.7%
1910	28,701	10.7%
1920	30,535	6.4%
1930	24,835	−18.7%
1940	24,245	−2.4%
1950	19,683	−18.8%
1960	16,015	−18.6%
1970	15,007	−6.3%
1980	15,511	3.4%
1990	13,743	−11.4%
2000	13,721	−0.2%
2010	12,884	−6.1%
2020	12,317	−4.4%
U.S. Decennial Census^[5] 1790-1960^[6] 1900-1990^[7] 1990-2000^[8] 2010-2018^[9]

Population of Appanoose County from US census data

2020 census[]

The 2020 census recorded a population of 12,317 in the county, with a population density of 23.8066/sq mi (9.1918/km²). 96.66% of the population reported being of one race. 93.03% were non-Hispanic White, 0.61% were Black, 1.88% were Hispanic, 0.19% were Native American, 0.57% were Asian, 0.06% were Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and 3.66% were some other race or more than one race. There were 6,306 housing units of which 5,320 were occupied.^[1]

2010 census[]

The 2010 census recorded a population of 12,884 in the county, with a population density of 25.976/sq mi (10.029/km²). There were 6,633 housing units, of which 5,627 were occupied.^[10]

2000 census[]

2000 Census Age Pyramid for Appanoose County

At the 2000 census there were 13,721 people, 5,779 households, and 3,802 families in the county. The population density was 28 people per square mile (11/km²). There were 6,697 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.16% White, 0.42% Black or African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. 0.98%.^[11] were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 5,779 households 28.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.10% were married couples living together, 8.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.20% were non-families. 29.90% of households were one person and 15.40% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.89.

23.70% of the people are under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 25.10% from 25 to 44, 23.50% from 45 to 64, and 20.00% 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 91.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.50 males.

The median household income was $28,612 and the median family income was $35,980. Males had a median income of $27,449 versus $20,452 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,644. About 10.10% of families and 14.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.00% of those under age 18 and 14.10% of those age 65 or over.

Communities[]

Cities[]

Townships[]

Appanoose County is divided into seventeen townships:

Population ranking[]

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Appanoose County.^[1]

† county seat

Rank	City/Town/etc.	Municipal type	Population (2020 Census)
1	† Centerville	City	5,412
2	Moravia (partially in Monroe County)	City	636 (637 total)
3	Moulton	City	607
4	Mystic	City	322
5	Cincinnati	City	290
6	Exline	City	160
7	Unionville	City	75
8	Numa	City	68
10	Plano	City	59
9	Rathbun	City	43
11	Udell	City	28

Politics[]

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Presidential election results

References[]

^ Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
^ Appanoose County
^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 6, 2011. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
^ "Population and Housing Occupancy Status: 2010 - State -- County". United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Archived from the original on September 29, 2015. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 25, 2018.

External links[]

Coordinates: 40°44′17″N 92°52′02″W / 40.73806°N 92.86722°W / 40.73806; -92.86722

[cen2020-1] Jump up to: ^a ^b ^c "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved 12 August 2021.

[GR6-2] "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.

[3] Appanoose County

[GR1-4] "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.

[5] "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 13, 2014.

[6] "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 13, 2014.

[7] "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 13, 2014.

[8] "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 13, 2014.

[census-quickfacts-9] "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 6, 2011. Retrieved July 13, 2014.

[USCB-10] "Population and Housing Occupancy Status: 2010 - State -- County". United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Archived from the original on September 29, 2015. Retrieved March 6, 2011.

[GR2-11] "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

[12] Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 25, 2018.

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Year	Republican	Democratic	Third Parties
2020	69.2% 4,512	29.0% 1,891	1.7% 113
2016	65.7% 4,033	29.6% 1,814	4.7% 289
2012	50.6% 3,161	47.3% 2,951	2.1% 133
2008	49.9% 3,086	48.1% 2,970	2.0% 123
2004	51.8% 3,340	47.5% 3,063	0.7% 47
2000	52.5% 2,992	44.9% 2,560	2.7% 152
1996	39.9% 2,233	49.1% 2,747	11.0% 612
1992	36.8% 2,346	44.1% 2,810	19.1% 1,217
1988	45.7% 2,779	52.7% 3,209	1.6% 100
1984	50.5% 3,412	48.7% 3,289	0.9% 58
1980	52.7% 3,544	41.2% 2,769	6.2% 415
1976	46.3% 3,036	52.2% 3,424	1.5% 98
1972	64.0% 4,321	33.8% 2,283	2.1% 143
1968	49.6% 3,497	42.6% 3,005	7.8% 551
1964	36.6% 2,872	63.1% 4,960	0.3% 24
1960	59.4% 5,040	40.4% 3,422	0.2% 18
1956	55.0% 4,980	44.9% 4,064	0.1% 10
1952	55.4% 5,429	43.6% 4,276	1.0% 99
1948	43.9% 4,078	53.8% 4,998	2.4% 220
1944	49.2% 4,928	50.1% 5,015	0.8% 77
1940	49.4% 6,032	49.7% 6,069	0.8% 101
1936	45.2% 5,511	54.1% 6,599	0.8% 93
1932	42.2% 4,229	55.1% 5,519	2.7% 269
1928	66.7% 6,864	32.5% 3,340	0.8% 83
1924	57.1% 6,421	18.1% 2,032	24.8% 2,785
1920	65.5% 6,382	30.3% 2,952	4.2% 409
1916	52.4% 3,327	39.6% 2,510	8.0% 509
1912	40.6% 2,356	35.4% 2,058	24.0% 1,393
1908	55.0% 3,161	37.7% 2,167	7.3% 419
1904	59.9% 3,607	28.9% 1,743	11.2% 676
1900	55.5% 3,538	42.2% 2,690	2.3% 145
1896	50.5% 3,046	48.8% 2,940	0.7% 41

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