Cedar County, Iowa

Cedar County
Cedar County
U.S. county
	Cedar County Courthouse
	Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
	Iowa's location within the U.S.
	Coordinates: 41°46′05″N 91°07′43″W / 41.768055555556°N 91.128611111111°W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
Founded	1837
Named for	Cedar River
Seat	Tipton
Largest city	Tipton
Area
• Total	582 sq mi (1,510 km2)
• Land	579 sq mi (1,500 km2)
• Water	2.5 sq mi (6 km2) 0.4%
Population (2020)
• Total	18,505
• Density	32/sq mi (12/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (Central)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district	2nd
Website	www.cedarcounty.org

Cedar County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 18,505.^[1] Its county seat is Tipton.^[2] The county is named for the Cedar River, which runs through the county.

Cedar County is located between the Cedar Rapids, Quad Cities and Iowa City metropolitan areas, areas also known as the "Tri-Metro" county. It is the only Iowa county which shares the name of a tree.

Cedar County was the focus of the Iowa Cow War of 1931.

History[]

Cedar County was formed on December 21, 1837, from sections of Dubuque County. It was named for the Cedar River.

In 1840, the City of Tipton, the current county seat, was established.

Before the Civil War, the area around West Branch was an active focal point of the Underground Railroad, a network for the freeing of slaves from the southern states.

The former US President Herbert Hoover (1874-1964) was born in West Branch in Cedar County.^[3]

The Cedar County Sheriff's House and Jail is believed to be the last jail and residence combination still in use when it closed in 2001.^[4] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.

Geography[]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 582 square miles (1,510 km²), of which 579 square miles (1,500 km²) is land and 2.5 square miles (6.5 km²) (0.4%) is water.^[5] Rock Creek flows through Cedar County.

Major highways[]

Adjacent counties[]

Jones County (north)
Clinton County (northeast)
Scott County (southeast)
Muscatine County (south)
Johnson County (west)
Linn County (northwest)

National protected area[]

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1850	3,941	—
1860	12,949	228.6%
1870	19,731	52.4%
1880	18,936	−4.0%
1890	18,253	−3.6%
1900	19,371	6.1%
1910	17,765	−8.3%
1920	17,560	−1.2%
1930	16,760	−4.6%
1940	16,884	0.7%
1950	16,910	0.2%
1960	17,791	5.2%
1970	17,655	−0.8%
1980	18,635	5.6%
1990	17,444	−6.4%
2000	18,187	4.3%
2010	18,499	1.7%
2020	18,505	0.0%
U.S. Decennial Census^[6] 1790-1960^[7] 1900-1990^[8] 1990-2000^[9] 2010-2018^[10]

Population of Cedar County from US census data

2020 census[]

The 2020 census recorded a population of 18,505 in the county, with a population density of 31.7402/sq mi (12.2550/km²). 96.29% of the population reported being of one race. 91.92% were non-Hispanic White, 0.45% were Black, 2.50% were Hispanic, 0.28% were Native American, 0.34% were Asian, 0.01% were Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and 4.51% were some other race or more than one race. There were 8,190 housing units of which 7,594 were occupied.^[1]

2010 census[]

The 2010 census recorded a population of 13,956 in the county, with a population density of 31.89/sq mi (12.31/km²). There were 8,064 housing units, of which 7,511 were occupied.^[11]

2000 census[]

2000 Census Age Pyramid for Cedar County

As of the census^[12] of 2000, there were 18,187 people, 7,147 households, and 5,138 families residing in the county. The population density was 31 people per square mile (12/km²). There were 7,570 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.47% White, 0.19% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. 0.94% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 7,147 households, out of which 33.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.60% were married couples living together, 6.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.10% were non-families. 23.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.30% under the age of 18, 6.90% from 18 to 24, 27.70% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 16.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 97.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $42,198, and the median income for a family was $48,850. Males had a median income of $32,008 versus $23,260 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,200. About 4.00% of families and 5.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.00% of those under age 18 and 7.70% of those age 65 or over.

Communities[]

Cities[]

Census-designated place[]

Rochester

Unincorporated communities[]

Townships[]

Cedar County is divided into seventeen townships:

Population ranking[]

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Cedar County.^[1] † county seat

Rank	City/Town/etc.	Municipal type	Population (2020 Census)
1	† Tipton	City	3,149
2	Wilton (mostly in Muscatine County)	City	2,924
3	West Branch (partially in Johnson County)	City	2,509
4	Durant (partially in Muscatine and Scott Counties)	City	1,871
5	Clarence	City	1,039
6	Mechanicsville	City	1,020
7	Lowden	City	807
8	Stanwood	City	637
9	Bennett	City	347
10	Rochester	CDP	142

Notable people[]

Herbert Hoover (1874–1964), the 31st President of the United States (1929–1933) and the first president born west of the Mississippi River (born in West Branch in 1874).
John Brown (1800–1859), abolitionist, maintained his headquarters at William Maxson's house near the small community of Springdale in Cedar County while planning his Harpers Ferry raid; Edwin and Barclay Coppock of Springdale participated in the raid.
Lawrie Tatum (1822–1900), an Indian Agent to the Kiowa and Comanche tribes and, beginning in 1884, guardian to future President Herbert Hoover.

Politics[]

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Presidential Elections 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.
^ Burner, David (1996). Herbert Hoover: A Public Life. Easton Press.
^ Oltrogge, Sarah. "Properties Listed on National Register of Historic Places Earn Recognition". State Historical Society of Iowa. Archived from the original on December 19, 2013. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
^ "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 14, 2014.
^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 8, 2011. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
^ "Population and Housing Occupancy Status: 2010 - State -- County". United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Retrieved March 8, 2011.^{[dead link]}
^ "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: 41°46′N 91°08′W / 41.767°N 91.133°W / 41.767; -91.133

[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.

[Hoover-3] Burner, David (1996). Herbert Hoover: A Public Life. Easton Press.

[iowa-4] Oltrogge, Sarah. "Properties Listed on National Register of Historic Places Earn Recognition". State Historical Society of Iowa. Archived from the original on December 19, 2013. Retrieved May 29, 2012.

[GR1-5] "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.

[6] "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 14, 2014.

[7] "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 14, 2014.

[8] "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 14, 2014.

[9] "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 14, 2014.

[QF-10] "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 8, 2011. Retrieved July 14, 2014.

[USCB-11] "Population and Housing Occupancy Status: 2010 - State -- County". United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Retrieved March 8, 2011.^{[dead link]}

[GR2-12] "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

[13] 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	57.6% 6,161	40.5% 4,337	1.9% 205
2016	55.5% 5,295	37.7% 3,599	6.8% 647
2012	46.9% 4,529	51.5% 4,972	1.5% 148
2008	44.4% 4,289	54.0% 5,221	1.6% 155
2004	50.2% 4,869	49.0% 4,747	0.8% 78
2000	48.3% 4,031	48.3% 4,033	3.4% 280
1996	38.6% 2,966	50.2% 3,856	11.1% 854
1992	36.0% 2,965	40.0% 3,296	24.0% 1,979
1988	45.1% 3,373	53.9% 4,032	1.0% 74
1984	59.6% 4,617	39.8% 3,086	0.6% 45
1980	56.4% 4,398	33.2% 2,589	10.4% 810
1976	55.1% 4,308	42.9% 3,354	2.1% 160
1972	63.4% 4,452	35.1% 2,465	1.5% 106
1968	59.0% 4,494	35.1% 2,675	5.8% 445
1964	40.2% 3,106	59.7% 4,617	0.2% 12
1960	61.9% 5,217	38.0% 3,203	0.1% 5
1956	64.7% 5,344	35.3% 2,912	0.0% 2
1952	71.5% 6,176	28.3% 2,447	0.2% 17
1948	56.4% 3,957	42.2% 2,958	1.4% 101
1944	64.0% 4,673	35.7% 2,610	0.3% 24
1940	62.5% 5,521	37.3% 3,293	0.3% 26
1936	44.8% 3,686	53.3% 4,385	2.0% 164
1932	40.6% 3,277	58.5% 4,718	0.9% 73
1928	65.5% 4,856	33.9% 2,517	0.6% 42
1924	60.7% 4,625	19.4% 1,478	19.9% 1,512
1920	77.9% 5,697	19.4% 1,420	2.7% 198
1916	63.6% 2,862	35.4% 1,595	1.0% 46
1912	23.4% 1,036	43.9% 1,938	32.7% 1,446
1908	54.2% 2,455	43.8% 1,986	2.0% 91
1904	56.9% 2,691	40.8% 1,926	2.3% 109
1900	55.2% 2,740	42.9% 2,131	1.9% 94
1896	54.5% 2,717	42.7% 2,128	2.8% 140

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County seat: Tipton
Cities	Bennett Clarence Durant‡ Lowden Mechanicsville Stanwood Tipton West Branch‡ Wilton‡
Townships	Cass Center Dayton Fairfield Farmington Fremont Gower Inland Iowa Linn Massillon Pioneer Red Oak Rochester Springdale Springfield Sugar Creek
CDPs	Downey Rochester
Other communities	Buchanan Cedar Bluff Centerdale Massillon Plato Springdale Sunbury Wald
Footnotes	‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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