Clinton County, Iowa

Clinton County
Clinton County
U.S. county
	Clinton County Courthouse
	Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
	Iowa's location within the U.S.
	Coordinates: 41°53′34″N 90°31′39″W / 41.892777777778°N 90.5275°W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
Founded	1837
Named for	DeWitt Clinton
Seat	Clinton
Largest city	Clinton
Area
• Total	710 sq mi (1,800 km2)
• Land	695 sq mi (1,800 km2)
• Water	15 sq mi (40 km2) 2.1%
Population (2020)
• Total	46,460
• Density	65/sq mi (25/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (Central)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district	2nd
Website	www.clintoncounty-ia.gov

Clinton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 46,460.^[1] Its county seat is Clinton.^[2] Its name is in honor of the seventh Governor of New York State, DeWitt Clinton.

Clinton County comprises the Clinton, IA Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Davenport–Moline–Rock Island Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History[]

Clinton County was formed on December 21, 1837. It was named for DeWitt Clinton,^[3] a Governor of New York and most ardent advocate for the construction of the Erie Canal. The cities of DeWitt and Clinton were also named after him.

In 1835, Elijah Buell built a log cabin for himself and his family and was thus the first settler of the region. In 1854, the first newspaper was issued and in 1858, the Lyons Female College for girls opened its doors. The tuition was set at $175 per student.^[4]

The county has used three courthouses in its history. The structure currently in use was constructed in Romanesque style and opened in 1897.^[5]

Early Settlement[]

Clinton county was first settled in 1836, by Mr. Bourne, who located upon Sec. 1, T. 80, R. 4, East. The county was surveyed in 1837, by the Messrs. Burtz. The Surveyor General's office was then at Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1840, the county was organized by Sheriff Bourne. In 1841, R. R. Bed ford and others formed a little settlement at De Witt, and during the same year Messrs. Wheeler and Evans erected a log court-house. In stepping from the past to the present, we quote the language of one of the "oldest inhabitants." He says: "Clinton County was originally settled by the poorest class of people on God's earth; and it is with great pleasure that I have witnessed their progress, slow but sure, and now find the most of them very comfortably situated."

The population of this County in 1840, was 821; in 1850, 2822; in 1854, 7000; and in 1856, 11,000. The population of Lyons in 1850, was 453. In 1856 the population increased to 2700.

Geography[]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 710 square miles (1,800 km²), of which 695 square miles (1,800 km²) is land and 15 square miles (39 km²) (2.1%) is water.^[6] It includes the easternmost point in the state of Iowa, on the Mississippi River in Elk River township in the northeast section of the county.

Major highways[]

US 30
US 61
US 67
Iowa 136

Adjacent counties[]

Jackson County (north)
Carroll County, Illinois (northeast)
Whiteside County, Illinois (east)
Rock Island County, Illinois (southeast)
Scott County (south)
Cedar County (southwest)
Jones County (northwest)

National protected area[]

Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge (part)

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1840	821	—
1850	2,822	243.7%
1860	18,938	571.1%
1870	35,357	86.7%
1880	36,763	4.0%
1890	41,199	12.1%
1900	43,832	6.4%
1910	45,394	3.6%
1920	43,371	−4.5%
1930	44,377	2.3%
1940	44,722	0.8%
1950	49,664	11.1%
1960	55,060	10.9%
1970	56,749	3.1%
1980	57,122	0.7%
1990	51,040	−10.6%
2000	50,149	−1.7%
2010	49,116	−2.1%
2020	46,460	−5.4%
U.S. Decennial Census^[7] 1790-1960^[8] 1900-1990^[9] 1990-2000^[10] 2010-2018^[11]

Population of Clinton County from US census data

2020 census[]

The 2020 census recorded a population of 46,460 in the county, with a population density of 66.851/sq mi (25.8111/km²). 94.95% of the population reported being of one race. 86.59% were non-Hispanic White, 3.06% were Black, 3.31% were Hispanic, 0.31% were Native American, 0.57% were Asian, 0.03% were Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and 6.13% were some other race or more than one race. There were 21,517 housing units of which 19,483 were occupied.^[1]

2010 census[]

The 2010 census recorded a population of 49,116 in the county, with a population density of 70.67/sq mi (27.286/km²). There were 21,733 housing units, of which 20,223 were occupied.^[12]

2000 census[]

2000 Census Age Pyramid for Clinton County

As of the census^[13] of 2000, there were 50,149 people, 20,105 households, and 13,671 families residing in the county. The population density was 72 people per square mile (28/km²). There were 21,585 housing units at an average density of 31 per square mile (12/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.87% White, 1.89% Black or African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. 1.25% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 20,105 households, out of which 31.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.60% were married couples living together, 9.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.00% were non-families. 27.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.60% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 27.00% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 15.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 94.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $37,423, and the median income for a family was $46,450. Males had a median income of $35,049 versus $21,333 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,724. About 7.70% of families and 10.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.70% of those under age 18 and 7.80% of those age 65 or over.

Communities[]

Cities[]

Unincorporated communities[]

Townships[]

Clinton County is divided into these townships:

Population ranking[]

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

Rank	City/Town/etc.	Municipal type	Population (2020 Census)
1	Clinton †	City	24,469
2	DeWitt	City	5,514
3	Camanche	City	4,570
4	Wheatland	City	775
5	Grand Mound	City	615
6	Delmar	City	542
7	Lost Nation	City	434
8	Charlotte	City	389
9	Calamus	City	356
10	Low Moor	City	250
11	Goose Lake	City	239
12	Welton	City	121
13	Andover	City	109
14	Toronto	City	102

Politics[]

Similar to many other counties in Iowa, Clinton County was reliably Democratic from Michael Dukakis's win in 1988 until 2016, when Trump flipped many counties in Iowa. He improved on his results in 2020.

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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.
^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 85.
^ "Looking Back at the history of Clinton County Iowa". Archived from the original on 2007-12-26. Retrieved 2008-01-20.
^ "History of Clinton County Iowa". Archived from the original on 2008-01-12. Retrieved 2008-01-20.
^ "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 December 28, 2015. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
^ "Population and Housing Occupancy Status: 2010 - State -- County". United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Retrieved March 12, 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°53′34″N 90°31′39″W / 41.89278°N 90.52750°W / 41.89278; -90.52750

[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] Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 85.

[4] "Looking Back at the history of Clinton County Iowa". Archived from the original on 2007-12-26. Retrieved 2008-01-20.

[5] "History of Clinton County Iowa". Archived from the original on 2008-01-12. Retrieved 2008-01-20.

[GR1-6] "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.

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

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

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

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

[QF-11] "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on December 28, 2015. Retrieved July 14, 2014.

[USCB-12] "Population and Housing Occupancy Status: 2010 - State -- County". United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Retrieved March 12, 2011.^{[dead link]}

[GR2-13] "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

[14] 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	54.1% 13,361	43.8% 10,812	2.1% 514
2016	48.9% 11,276	43.8% 10,095	7.4% 1,696
2012	37.7% 9,432	60.6% 15,141	1.7% 427
2008	37.7% 9,324	60.8% 15,018	1.5% 380
2004	43.2% 10,666	56.0% 13,813	0.8% 205
2000	41.6% 9,229	55.4% 12,276	3.0% 675
1996	35.3% 7,624	53.2% 11,481	11.5% 2,490
1992	35.0% 8,746	46.8% 11,683	18.2% 4,531
1988	44.5% 10,243	54.6% 12,549	0.9% 210
1984	54.8% 13,914	44.3% 11,240	1.0% 250
1980	51.7% 13,025	38.5% 9,698	9.9% 2,488
1976	50.6% 12,401	47.9% 11,746	1.6% 387
1972	55.6% 12,768	43.1% 9,895	1.3% 301
1968	51.9% 11,513	42.9% 9,515	5.2% 1,147
1964	36.5% 8,219	63.3% 14,267	0.2% 47
1960	56.7% 13,797	43.2% 10,508	0.1% 25
1956	63.6% 14,765	36.2% 8,394	0.2% 49
1952	65.7% 15,372	34.1% 7,975	0.2% 38
1948	52.8% 9,859	45.7% 8,534	1.5% 272
1944	58.8% 11,533	40.9% 8,028	0.3% 63
1940	54.2% 12,177	45.6% 10,251	0.2% 50
1936	43.5% 10,016	53.3% 12,269	3.3% 757
1932	41.5% 9,085	57.5% 12,587	1.0% 208
1928	58.6% 12,295	41.2% 8,643	0.3% 54
1924	52.7% 10,359	19.4% 3,811	28.0% 5,495
1920	67.0% 11,746	18.0% 3,153	15.0% 2,637
1916	56.6% 5,576	39.6% 3,903	3.8% 371
1912	20.6% 1,890	39.6% 3,633	39.9% 3,662
1908	48.7% 4,836	48.5% 4,821	2.8% 277
1904	53.2% 5,265	41.2% 4,074	5.6% 552
1900	51.2% 5,344	45.6% 4,758	3.2% 337
1896	54.0% 5,584	44.4% 4,590	1.6% 163

show v t Municipalities and communities of Clinton County, Iowa, United States
County seat: Clinton
Cities	Andover Calamus Camanche Charlotte Clinton DeWitt Delmar Goose Lake Grand Mound Lost Nation Low Moor Maquoketa‡ Toronto Welton Wheatland
Townships	Bloomfield Brookfield Camanche Center De Witt Deep Creek Eden Elk River Grant Hampshire Liberty Olive Orange Sharon Spring Rock Washington Waterford Welton
CDP	Big Rock‡
Other communities	Almont Bryant Elvira Elwood Folletts Malone Petersville Teeds Grove
Footnotes	‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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