Lucas County, Iowa

Lucas County
Lucas County
U.S. county
	Lucas County Courthouse in Chariton
	Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
	Iowa's location within the U.S.
	Coordinates: 41°01′34″N 93°19′42″W / 41.026111111111°N 93.328333333333°W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
Founded	1846
Named for	Robert Lucas
Seat	Chariton
Largest city	Chariton
Area
• Total	434 sq mi (1,120 km2)
• Land	431 sq mi (1,120 km2)
• Water	3.8 sq mi (10 km2) 0.9%
Population (2020)
• Total	8,634
• Density	20/sq mi (7.7/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (Central)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district	2nd

Lucas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,634.^[1] The county seat is Chariton.^[2] The county was formed in 1846^[3] and was named for Robert Lucas, a Governor of the Territory.^[4]

Geography[]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 434 square miles (1,120 km²), of which 431 square miles (1,120 km²) is land and 3.8 square miles (9.8 km²) (0.9%) is water.^[5]

Major highways[]

U.S. Route 34
U.S. Route 65
Iowa Highway 14

Adjacent counties[]

Warren County (northwest)
Marion County (northeast)
Monroe County (east)
Wayne County (south)
Clarke County (west)

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1850	471	—
1860	5,766	1,124.2%
1870	10,388	80.2%
1880	14,530	39.9%
1890	14,563	0.2%
1900	16,126	10.7%
1910	13,462	−16.5%
1920	15,686	16.5%
1930	15,114	−3.6%
1940	14,571	−3.6%
1950	12,069	−17.2%
1960	10,923	−9.5%
1970	10,163	−7.0%
1980	10,313	1.5%
1990	9,070	−12.1%
2000	9,422	3.9%
2010	8,898	−5.6%
2020	8,634	−3.0%
U.S. Decennial Census^[6] 1790-1960^[7] 1900-1990^[8] 1990-2000^[9] 2010-2018^[10]

Population of Lucas County from US census data

2020 census[]

The 2020 census recorded a population of 8,634 in the county, with a population density of 19.9660/sq mi (7.7089/km²). 96.75% of the population reported being of one race. 92.76% were non-Hispanic White, 0.27% were Black, 2.29% were Hispanic, 0.08% were Native American, 0.34% were Asian, 0.00% were Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and 4.26% were some other race or more than one race. There were 4,058 housing units, of which 3,608 were occupied.^[1]

2010 census[]

The 2010 census recorded a population of 8,898 in the county, with a population density of 20.6666/sq mi (7.9794/km²). There were 4,238 housing units, of which 3,689 were occupied.^[11]

2000 census[]

2000 Census Age Pyramid for Lucas County

As of the census^[12] of 2000, there were 9,422 people, 3,811 households, and 2,560 families residing in the county. The population density was 22 people per square mile (8/km²). There were 4,239 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.44% White, 0.13% Black or African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. 0.87% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,811 households, out of which 28.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.70% were married couples living together, 7.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.80% were non-families. 28.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.40% under the age of 18, 7.30% from 18 to 24, 24.60% from 25 to 44, 23.40% from 45 to 64, and 19.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 94.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $30,876, and the median income for a family was $38,352. Males had a median income of $31,243 versus $21,293 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,341. About 8.40% of families and 13.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.10% of those under age 18 and 9.60% of those age 65 or over.

Athletics[]

Lucas County is well known for its baseball program. As recently as 2009, Lucas County's Babe Ruth All-star teams have made it to, or past, the Iowa State Tournament. They have won 5 Babe Ruth State Titles, with the most recent coming in 2008. They have not, however, won any national titles.

Communities[]

Cities[]

Townships[]

Unincorporated areas[]

Norwood

Population ranking[]

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

† county seat

Rank	City/Town/etc.	Municipal type	Population (2020 Census)
1	† Chariton	City	4,193
2	Russell	City	472
3	Lucas	City	172
4	Williamson	City	120
5	Derby	City	90

Notable people[]

T. J. Hockenson, Detroit Lions tight end 2019
John L. Lewis, labor union

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 August 12, 2021.
^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
^ Lucas County (archived)
^ Stuart, Theodore M. (1913). Past and Present of Lucas and Wayne Counties, Iowa: A Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress and Achievement, Volume 1. S. J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 10.
^ "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 August 1, 2013.
^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
^ "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010". United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Retrieved May 20, 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 27, 2018.
^ The leading "other" candidate, Progressive Theodore Roosevelt, received 855 votes, while Socialist candidate Eugene Debs received 110 votes, Prohibition candidate Eugene Chafin received 52 votes.

External links[]

Lucas County Sheriff's Office

Coordinates: 41°01′34″N 93°19′42″W / 41.02611°N 93.32833°W / 41.02611; -93.32833

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

[GR6-2] "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.

[3] Lucas County (archived)

[4] Stuart, Theodore M. (1913). Past and Present of Lucas and Wayne Counties, Iowa: A Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress and Achievement, Volume 1. S. J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 10.

[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 August 1, 2013.

[7] "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 20, 2014.

[8] "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2014.

[9] "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2014.

[QF-10] "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved July 18, 2014.

[USCB-11] "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010". United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Retrieved May 20, 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 27, 2018.

[14] The leading "other" candidate, Progressive Theodore Roosevelt, received 855 votes, while Socialist candidate Eugene Debs received 110 votes, Prohibition candidate Eugene Chafin received 52 votes.

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Year	Republican	Democratic	Third Parties
2020	71.0% 3,287	27.7% 1,284	1.3% 59
2016	66.1% 2,877	28.5% 1,239	5.5% 238
2012	52.1% 2,254	46.0% 1,987	1.9% 82
2008	52.1% 2,330	45.3% 2,029	2.6% 117
2004	55.6% 2,543	43.5% 1,987	0.9% 41
2000	52.6% 2,262	45.0% 1,934	2.5% 107
1996	37.7% 1,586	51.5% 2,168	10.8% 455
1992	37.1% 1,734	44.3% 2,072	18.6% 868
1988	41.9% 1,776	57.8% 2,454	0.3% 13
1984	51.7% 2,630	47.6% 2,422	0.7% 33
1980	52.6% 2,593	40.4% 1,989	7.0% 347
1976	42.3% 2,071	55.8% 2,733	1.8% 90
1972	60.8% 2,851	37.5% 1,759	1.7% 80
1968	53.2% 2,543	40.6% 1,942	6.2% 297
1964	36.8% 1,935	62.9% 3,310	0.3% 15
1960	59.9% 3,512	40.0% 2,344	0.2% 9
1956	58.3% 3,397	41.7% 2,431	0.1% 4
1952	63.1% 3,921	35.7% 2,217	1.2% 77
1948	48.5% 2,656	49.3% 2,697	2.2% 122
1944	54.9% 3,139	44.2% 2,526	0.8% 48
1940	53.2% 3,806	45.5% 3,255	1.2% 88
1936	46.3% 3,414	51.1% 3,773	2.6% 195
1932	39.8% 2,381	57.5% 3,434	2.7% 161
1928	66.0% 3,811	32.7% 1,888	1.3% 74
1924	52.6% 3,288	13.2% 824	34.2% 2,134
1920	68.6% 3,775	26.6% 1,463	4.9% 268
1916	47.9% 1,672	44.0% 1,536	8.1% 282
1912	32.1% 939	33.1% 968	34.8% 1,017^[14]
1908	55.4% 1,757	40.0% 1,267	4.6% 147
1904	65.7% 2,259	25.6% 878	8.7% 300
1900	57.6% 2,225	38.5% 1,488	3.9% 151
1896	52.4% 1,859	45.7% 1,621	1.9% 66

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Townships	Benton Cedar English Jackson Liberty Lincoln Otter Creek Pleasant Union Warren Washington Whitebreast
Unincorporated communities	Norwood Oakley Zero
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