Greene County, Iowa

Greene County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,336.[1] The county seat is Jefferson.[2] The county is named in honor of General Nathanael Greene.[3]

Not to be confused with Greene, Iowa.
Greene County
U.S. county
Greene County Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
Iowa's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 42°02′07″N 94°23′44″W
Country United States
State Iowa
Founded1851
Named forNathanael Greene
SeatJefferson
Largest cityJefferson
Area
 • Total571 sq mi (1,480 km2)
 • Land570 sq mi (1,500 km2)
 • Water1.6 sq mi (4 km2)  0.3%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total9,336
 • Estimate 
(2018)
8,981
 • Density16/sq mi (6.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district4th
Websitewww.co.greene.ia.us

History

Greene County was formed on January 15, 1851, and from 1854, self-governed. It was named after General Nathanael Greene, a hero in the Revolutionary War.[4] The first settler was Truman Davis. He settled on the Raccoon River. The first courthouse was built in 1856 from wood. Previously court was held in a log cabin southeast of Jefferson. The second courthouse, of red brick, was built in 1870. The present Greene County Courthouse used today was built in 1917.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 571 square miles (1,480 km2), of which 570 square miles (1,500 km2) is land and 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2) (0.3%) is water.[5]

Soils of Greene County

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18601,374—
18704,627236.8%
188012,727175.1%
189015,79724.1%
190017,82012.8%
191016,023−10.1%
192016,4672.8%
193016,5280.4%
194016,5990.4%
195015,544−6.4%
196014,379−7.5%
197012,716−11.6%
198012,119−4.7%
199010,045−17.1%
200010,3663.2%
20109,336−9.9%
2018 (est.)8,981[6]−3.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900–1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010–2018[1]

2010 census

The 2010 census recorded a population of 9,336 in the county, with a population density of 16.4248/sq mi (6.3416/km2). There were 4,546 housing units, of which 3,996 were occupied.[11]

2000 census
2000 Census Age Pyramid for Greene County

As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 10,366 people, 4,205 households, and 2,859 families residing in the county. The population density was 18 people per square mile (7/km2). There were 4,623 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.16% White, 0.14% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.67% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. 1.66% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 0.001% of the population was Extraterrestrial.

There were 4,205 households, out of which 30.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.30% were married couples living together, 7.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.00% were non-families. 29.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.60% under the age of 18, 6.10% from 18 to 24, 24.30% from 25 to 44, 22.40% from 45 to 64, and 21.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 95.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $33,883, and the median income for a family was $41,230. Males had a median income of $29,076 versus $21,657 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,866. About 4.80% of families and 8.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.90% of those under age 18 and 7.80% of those age 65 or over.

Cities and towns

Unincorporated community

Townships

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Greene County.[13]

† county seat

Rank City/Town/etc. Municipal type Population (2010 Census)
1 † Jefferson City 4,345
2 Grand Junction City 824
3 Scranton City 557
4 Churdan City 386
5 Rippey City 292
6 Paton City 236
7 Ralston (partially in Carroll County) City 79
8 Dana City 71

Notable people

Politics
Presidential Elections Results
Presidential Elections Results[14]
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2016 58.5% 2,820 35.1% 1,691 6.4% 310
2012 49.1% 2,380 49.0% 2,375 1.9% 91
2008 48.9% 2,349 49.4% 2,371 1.8% 84
2004 51.2% 2,618 48.1% 2,459 0.7% 36
2000 48.4% 2,282 48.8% 2,301 2.9% 136
1996 38.8% 1,861 52.5% 2,519 8.7% 419
1992 36.5% 1,952 45.3% 2,422 18.3% 979
1988 40.5% 2,091 58.3% 3,011 1.2% 62
1984 46.4% 2,579 51.0% 2,831 2.6% 144
1980 53.1% 3,154 37.2% 2,210 9.7% 575
1976 46.9% 2,811 51.7% 3,094 1.4% 84
1972 59.4% 3,371 37.9% 2,152 2.8% 157
1968 55.9% 3,208 38.5% 2,208 5.6% 320
1964 35.8% 2,141 64.0% 3,828 0.3% 17
1960 58.4% 4,063 41.4% 2,879 0.2% 12
1956 59.4% 4,255 39.1% 2,802 1.5% 105
1952 69.6% 5,378 28.8% 2,228 1.5% 119
1948 48.6% 3,059 46.8% 2,946 4.5% 285
1944 54.9% 3,437 44.7% 2,797 0.5% 29
1940 52.2% 3,920 47.5% 3,566 0.3% 20
1936 44.8% 3,384 52.4% 3,961 2.8% 214
1932 44.7% 2,360 52.1% 2,747 3.2% 171
1928 67.8% 4,299 31.7% 2,007 0.5% 31
1924 66.8% 4,599 11.5% 790 21.8% 1,500
1920 79.0% 5,102 20.2% 1,303 0.9% 55
1916 60.9% 2,345 37.8% 1,455 1.4% 54
1912 37.2% 1,324 27.5% 980 35.3% 1,258
1908 67.3% 2,574 30.1% 1,152 2.6% 100
1904 70.3% 2,583 24.7% 908 5.0% 185
1900 65.9% 2,777 32.3% 1,360 1.9% 78
1896 60.8% 2,606 38.0% 1,629 1.2% 51

See also

References
  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 29, 2011. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. Stillman, Edwin B. (1907). Past and Present of Greene County, Iowa. Brookhaven Press. p. 23.
  4. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 143.
  5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 24, 2019.
  7. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  8. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  9. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  10. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  11. "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010". United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Retrieved May 12, 2011.
  12. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  13. "2010 U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 10, 2013.
  14. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 26, 2018.

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