Wayne County, Iowa

Wayne County
Wayne County
U.S. county
	Wayne County Courthouse
	Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
	Iowa's location within the U.S.
	Coordinates: 40°44′17″N 93°19′36″W / 40.738055555556°N 93.326666666667°W
Country	United States
State	Iowa
Founded	1846
Named for	Anthony Wayne
Seat	Corydon
Largest city	Corydon
Area
• Total	527 sq mi (1,360 km2)
• Land	525 sq mi (1,360 km2)
• Water	1.7 sq mi (4 km2) 0.3%
Population (2020)
• Total	6,497
• Density	12/sq mi (4.8/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (Central)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district	2nd
Website	www.waynecountyiowa.com

Wayne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,497,^[1] making it the sixth-least populous county in Iowa. The county seat is Corydon.^[2]

History[]

Wayne County was formed in 1846 but was still attached to other counties for governmental purposes. It was named after General Anthony Wayne.^[3]

Its southern border with Missouri was uncertain until the states got a decision from the US Supreme Court in 1848 which held the 1816 Sullivan line (re-marked in 1850), originally run as the northern boundary of an Osage Indian cession. This line is not a true east–west line so the county does not have an exactly rectangular shape.

There had been settlement in this county as early as 1841 by persons thinking they were in Missouri,^[4] but the first settlers intending to be in Iowa came about 1848. Its government was organized and the county seat selected in 1851.

Geography[]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 527 square miles (1,360 km²), of which 525 square miles (1,360 km²) is land and 1.7 square miles (4.4 km²) (0.3%) is water.^[5]

Major highways[]

Adjacent counties[]

Lucas County (north)
Appanoose County (east)
Putnam County, Missouri (southeast)
Mercer County, Missouri (southwest)
Decatur County (west)

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1850	340	—
1860	6,409	1,785.0%
1870	11,287	76.1%
1880	16,127	42.9%
1890	15,670	−2.8%
1900	17,491	11.6%
1910	16,184	−7.5%
1920	15,378	−5.0%
1930	13,787	−10.3%
1940	13,308	−3.5%
1950	11,737	−11.8%
1960	9,800	−16.5%
1970	8,405	−14.2%
1980	8,199	−2.5%
1990	7,067	−13.8%
2000	6,730	−4.8%
2010	6,403	−4.9%
2020	6,497	1.5%
U.S. Decennial Census^[6] 1790-1960^[7] 1900-1990^[8] 1990-2000^[9] 2010-2018^[10]

Population of Wayne County from US census data

2020 census[]

The 2020 census recorded a population of 6,497 in the county, with a population density of 12.3729/sq mi (4.7772/km²). 97.38% of the population reported being of one race. 95.43% were non-Hispanic White, 0.15% were Black, 0.94% were Hispanic, 0.26% were Native American, 0.38% were Asian, 0.03% were Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and 2.80% were some other race or more than one race. There were 3,025 housing units, of which 2,585 were occupied.^[1]

2010 census[]

The 2010 census recorded a population of 6,403 in the county, with a population density of 12.1823/sq mi (4.7036/km²). There were 3,212 housing units, of which 2,652 were occupied.^[11]

2000 census[]

2000 Census Age Pyramid for Wayne County

As of the census^[12] of 2000, there were 6,730 people, 2,821 households, and 1,918 families residing in the county. The population density was 13 people per square mile (5/km²). There were 3,357 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile (2/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.78% White, 0.06% Black or African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. 0.71% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,821 households, out of which 27.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.20% were married couples living together, 6.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.00% were non-families. 29.80% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.90% under the age of 18, 5.90% from 18 to 24, 23.40% from 25 to 44, 23.00% from 45 to 64, and 23.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 91.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $29,380, and the median income for a family was $35,534. Males had a median income of $26,018 versus $18,310 for females. The per capita income for the county was $15,613. About 10.80% of families and 14.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.20% of those under age 18 and 14.20% of those age 65 or over.

Communities[]

Cities[]

Unincorporated communities[]

Ghost town[]

Big Spring

Townships[]

Population ranking[]

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

† county seat

Rank	City/Town/etc.	Municipal type	Population (2020 Census)
1	† Corydon	City	1,526
2	Seymour	City	634
3	Humeston	City	465
4	Allerton	City	430
5	Lineville	City	195
6	Promise City	City	88
7	Clio	City	67
8	Millerton	City	36

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. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
^ Wayne County^{[permanent dead link]}
^ Biographical and Historical Record of Wayne and Appanoose Counties, Iowa, 1886
^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
^ "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 July 22, 2011. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
^ "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010". United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Retrieved May 7, 2011.^{[dead link]}
^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-04-28.

External links[]

County website

Coordinates: 40°44′17″N 93°19′36″W / 40.73806°N 93.32667°W / 40.73806; -93.32667

[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. Retrieved June 7, 2011.

[3] Wayne County^{[permanent dead link]}

[4] Biographical and Historical Record of Wayne and Appanoose Counties, Iowa, 1886

[GR1-5] "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.

[6] "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 20, 2014.

[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 July 22, 2011. Retrieved July 20, 2014.

[USCB-11] "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010". United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Retrieved May 7, 2011.^{[dead link]}

[GR2-12] "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

[13] Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-04-28.

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Year	Republican	Democratic	Third Parties
2016	70.4% 2,069	24.5% 719	5.2% 152
2012	54.6% 1,583	43.1% 1,251	2.3% 66
2008	52.5% 1,565	45.5% 1,357	2.0% 59
2004	55.3% 1,733	44.0% 1,379	0.7% 21
2000	55.2% 1,666	43.0% 1,300	1.8% 55
1996	39.6% 1,295	50.5% 1,650	9.9% 322
1992	36.2% 1,299	45.5% 1,632	18.2% 653
1988	42.2% 1,467	57.2% 1,988	0.6% 22
1984	51.3% 2,061	47.9% 1,927	0.8% 33
1980	54.1% 2,221	39.6% 1,627	6.2% 256
1976	44.6% 1,781	53.7% 2,145	1.7% 69
1972	62.0% 2,681	36.4% 1,574	1.6% 69
1968	55.8% 2,553	37.7% 1,723	6.5% 297
1964	39.4% 1,994	60.5% 3,062	0.1% 6
1960	59.5% 3,401	40.4% 2,307	0.1% 7
1956	56.6% 3,340	43.3% 2,553	0.1% 4
1952	61.2% 3,995	38.3% 2,497	0.5% 33
1948	44.7% 2,738	54.1% 3,314	1.2% 71
1944	50.3% 3,098	49.1% 3,025	0.6% 35
1940	50.6% 3,748	49.0% 3,625	0.4% 28
1936	48.4% 3,609	50.7% 3,778	0.9% 65
1932	36.5% 2,311	61.6% 3,896	1.9% 121
1928	59.5% 3,911	39.2% 2,579	1.3% 88
1924	50.0% 3,322	27.5% 1,826	22.6% 1,500
1920	62.5% 4,234	35.9% 2,434	1.6% 105
1916	48.7% 1,936	48.7% 1,935	2.7% 106
1912	31.6% 1,193	41.9% 1,581	26.4% 997
1908	52.1% 2,092	43.7% 1,756	4.2% 168
1904	56.1% 2,290	35.6% 1,452	8.3% 339
1900	51.8% 2,294	45.2% 2,001	3.1% 135
1896	48.9% 2,101	49.3% 2,115	1.8% 78

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Townships	Benton Clay Clinton Corydon Grand River Howard Jackson Jefferson Monroe Richman South Fork Walnut Warren Washington Wright
Unincorporated communities	Cambria Confidence
Ghost town	Big Spring New York
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