Bremer County, Iowa

Bremer County is a county in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 24,276.[1] Its county seat is Waverly.[2] The county was named for Fredrika Bremer, a Swedish feminist writer.[3]

Bremer County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
Iowa's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 42°46′27″N 92°19′01″W
Country United States
State Iowa
Founded1851
Named forFredrika Bremer
SeatWaverly
Largest cityWaverly
Area
 • Total439 sq mi (1,140 km2)
 • Land435 sq mi (1,130 km2)
 • Water3.9 sq mi (10 km2)  0.9%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total24,276
 • Estimate 
(2018)
24,947
 • Density55/sq mi (21/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.co.bremer.ia.us
Waverly

Bremer County is included in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area.[4]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 439 square miles (1,140 km2), of which 435 square miles (1,130 km2) is land and 3.9 square miles (10 km2) (0.9%) is water.[5] It is intersected by the Cedar and Wapsipinicon rivers.[6]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18604,915—
187012,528154.9%
188014,08112.4%
189014,6303.9%
190016,30511.4%
191015,843−2.8%
192016,7285.6%
193017,0461.9%
194017,9325.2%
195018,8845.3%
196021,10811.8%
197022,7377.7%
198024,8209.2%
199022,813−8.1%
200023,3252.2%
201024,2764.1%
2018 (est.)24,947[7]2.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10]
1990-2000[11] 2010-2018[1]

2010 census

The 2010 census recorded a population of 24,276 in the county, with a population density of 55.42/sq mi (21.400/km2). There were 9,915 housing units, of which 9,385 were occupied.[12]

2000 census
2000 Census Age Pyramid for Bremer County

As of the census[13] of 2000, there were 23,325 people, 8,860 households, and 6,326 families residing in the county. The population density was 53 people per square mile (21/km2). There were 9,337 housing units at an average density of 21 per square mile (8/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.22% White, 0.48% Black or African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. 0.56% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 8,860 households, out of which 32.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.50% were married couples living together, 6.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.60% were non-families. 24.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.10% under the age of 18, 12.00% from 18 to 24, 23.90% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 16.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $40,826, and the median income for a family was $50,299. Males had a median income of $34,212 versus $22,250 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,199. About 2.90% of families and 5.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.20% of those under age 18 and 5.80% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Wartburg College is located in Waverly.

Waverly-Shell Rock School District

Denver School District

  • High school
  • Middle school
  • Elementary School
  • Discoveries Preschool

Janesville Consolidated School District

Sumner School District

  • S-F High School
  • S-F Middle School
  • Fredericksburg Elementary
  • Durant Elementary
  • Fredericksburg Preschool
  • Sumner Preschool

Tripoli School District

Attractions

The Bremer County Fair is held at the county fairgrounds in Waverly every year in early August. It celebrated its 135th year in August 2010. Attractions include livestock and craft exhibitions, truck and tractor pulls, commercial and local exhibits, and various contests, performances, and concerts.

The Bremer County Court House, which opened in 1937, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[14]

The Bremer County Historical Society and Museum was originally built in 1862 as a stagecoach stop and hotel. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Communities

Cities

Unincorporated communities
  • Klinger
  • Siegel
  • Horton
  • Waverly Junction
  • Bremer

Townships

Bremer County is divided into fourteen townships:

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Bremer County.[15]

† county seat

Rank City/Town/etc. Municipal type Population (2010 Census)
1 † Waverly City 9,874
2 Sumner (partially in Fayette County) City 2,028
3 Denver City 1,780
4 Tripoli City 1,313
5 Janesville (partially in Black Hawk County) City 930
6 Readlyn City 808
7 Plainfield City 436
8 Frederika City 183

Politics
Presidential Elections Results
Presidential Elections Results[16]
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2016 53.2% 7,208 39.6% 5,356 7.2% 974
2012 48.0% 6,405 50.7% 6,763 1.3% 178
2008 44.6% 5,741 53.9% 6,940 1.5% 191
2004 52.2% 6,665 47.2% 6,025 0.7% 89
2000 50.8% 5,675 46.3% 5,169 3.0% 331
1996 41.4% 4,213 49.4% 5,023 9.2% 936
1992 38.3% 4,482 40.8% 4,774 21.0% 2,458
1988 50.3% 5,079 49.1% 4,961 0.6% 59
1984 62.4% 6,895 36.9% 4,084 0.7% 76
1980 59.3% 6,706 31.2% 3,527 9.6% 1,085
1976 58.5% 6,252 39.3% 4,203 2.2% 230
1972 65.9% 6,333 32.5% 3,122 1.6% 156
1968 65.8% 5,604 29.1% 2,481 5.1% 438
1964 43.4% 3,880 56.4% 5,045 0.2% 14
1960 66.8% 6,504 33.2% 3,234 0.0% 4
1956 67.2% 5,930 32.8% 2,892 0.1% 9
1952 74.1% 6,806 25.7% 2,363 0.2% 14
1948 51.6% 3,837 47.1% 3,502 1.3% 94
1944 63.6% 4,861 36.2% 2,764 0.2% 17
1940 63.3% 5,374 36.5% 3,103 0.2% 18
1936 38.0% 3,220 59.7% 5,058 2.3% 192
1932 31.5% 2,520 67.7% 5,411 0.8% 63
1928 55.1% 3,879 44.7% 3,146 0.3% 18
1924 48.3% 3,532 12.5% 911 39.2% 2,867
1920 86.5% 6,287 12.4% 902 1.1% 80
1916 69.8% 2,684 29.4% 1,132 0.8% 31
1912 26.9% 1,013 51.7% 1,944 21.5% 807
1908 45.3% 1,656 52.7% 1,925 2.1% 75
1904 50.8% 1,927 47.0% 1,783 2.2% 82
1900 52.5% 2,178 46.5% 1,929 1.1% 45
1896 54.0% 2,116 43.5% 1,704 2.5% 97

See also

References
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  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on June 15, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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  4. United States Office of Management and Budget. "Update of Statistical Area Definitions and Guidance on Their Uses" (PDF). pp. 5, 36. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 14, 2006. Retrieved July 21, 2006.
  5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
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  12. "Population and Housing Occupancy Status: 2010 - State -- County". United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Archived from the original on September 29, 2015. Retrieved March 8, 2011.
  13. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  14. Svendsen, Marlvs A. "PWA-Era County Courthouses of IA MPS". National Park Service. Retrieved 2011-02-09.
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