Jones County, Iowa

Jones County is a county in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census the population was 20,638.[1] The county seat is Anamosa.[2] The county was founded in 1837 and named after George Wallace Jones, a United States Senator and member of Congress.[3][4]

Jones County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
Iowa's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 42°07′12″N 91°08′05″W
Country United States
State Iowa
FoundedDecember 21, 1837
Named forGeorge Wallace Jones
SeatAnamosa
Largest cityAnamosa
Area
 • Total577 sq mi (1,490 km2)
 • Land576 sq mi (1,490 km2)
 • Water1.4 sq mi (4 km2)  0.2%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total20,638
 • Estimate 
(2018)
20,744
 • Density36/sq mi (14/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.jonescountyiowa.org

Jones County is included in the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.[5]

Geography
Harvesting corn during the record 2009 season in Jones County.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 577 square miles (1,490 km2), of which 576 square miles (1,490 km2) is land and 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2) (0.2%) is water.[6]

Major highways

Airport

Monticello Regional Airport (MXO) serves the county and surrounding communities.

Adjacent counties

Parks
  • Wapsipinicon State Park - Anamosa
  • Central Park
  • Pictured Rocks County Park
  • Wapsipinicon State Park – This 400-acre park includes hiking, climbing, nature study, fishing in the Wapsipinicon River, modern camping, picnicking and golf. The park is covered with vegetation and trees, and hik¬ing reveals a multitude of flowers and wildlife. A road makes a complete circle of the park, winding between the river and bluffs, where the view is great. Included along the drive is a trip through the oldest plant¬ing of white pine in Iowa. There are also several caves such as Horse Thief Cave and Ice Cave. The Wapsi has long been famous for its channel and flathead catfish, as well as spring crappies and bullheads, especially below the dam at the park's entrance. Bass, walleye and northern also inhabit the waters. Of the 30 campsites, 15 have electricity. Running water and hot showers are available for modern camping, and mushroom hunting is allowed. Wapsipinicon Country Club maintains a nine-hole golf course in the park. The park has two lodges – one heated and one for summer use – that are available upon reservation with the park ranger. For more information, call 319-462-2761. For information about golfing, call the Wapsipinicon Country Club at 319-462-3930.
  • Central Park: This 217-acre park is located four miles southeast of Amber off County Roads X44 and E29 and Central Park Road. Campsites and the park's 25-acre lake are the main draws to Central Park. Campsites range from primitive to full hook-up. Central Parks other amenities include a swimming beach, sand volleyball area, horseshoe pits, playground, boat ramp, hiking trails, rental pavilions, handicapped-accessible fishing pier, picnic areas, rental cabins and a nature center. The Central Park Nature Center is open 1-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend.
  • Pictured Rocks Park – Located south of Monticello off Highway 38, this park offers hiking, climbing[7] and access to the Maquoketa River. Picnic shelters, restrooms, playground equipment, and a boat ramp are available.
  • Whitewater Canyon – Known for its beauty, the Whitewater Canyon area totals 562 acres of timber, restored prairie, and riverine habitat. Public hunting and fishing are allowed, and mowed hiking trails provide year-round recreational opportunities. This area is located east of Cascade on Highway 151, and south on Curoe Road.
  • Mon-Maq Dam – Located one mile northeast of Monticello along the Maquoketa River, this river access includes 63 acres of riverine habitat. Known for its fishing holes, the Mon-Maq Dam area provides fishing fun for local anglers. Sandy areas downstream from the dam serve as put-in sites for canoeists and kayakers.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18503,007—
186013,306342.5%
187019,73148.3%
188021,0526.7%
189020,233−3.9%
190021,9548.5%
191019,050−13.2%
192018,607−2.3%
193019,2063.2%
194019,9503.9%
195019,401−2.8%
196020,6936.7%
197019,868−4.0%
198020,4012.7%
199019,444−4.7%
200020,2214.0%
201020,6382.1%
2018 (est.)20,744[8]0.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
1790-1960[10] 1900-1990[11]
1990-2000[12] 2010-2018[1]

2010 census

The 2010 census recorded a population of 20,638 in the county, with a population density of 35.8728/sq mi (13.8506/km2). There were 8,911 housing units, of which 8,151 were occupied.[13]

2000 census
2000 Census Age Pyramid for Jones County

As of the census[14] of 2000, there were 20,221 people, 7,560 households, and 5,299 families residing in the county. The population density was 35 people per square mile (14/km2). There were 8,126 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile (5/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.68% White, 1.79% Black or African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.23% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. 1.05% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 7,560 households, out of which 31.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.00% were married couples living together, 7.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.90% were non-families. 25.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.50% 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, 7.90% from 18 to 24, 29.00% 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 109.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $37,449, and the median income for a family was $44,269. Males had a median income of $31,039 versus $22,075 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,816. About 6.20% of families and 8.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.80% of those under age 18 and 10.20% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

Cities

Census-designated places

Other unincorporated communities

Townships

Population ranking

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

† county seat

Rank City/Town/etc. Municipal type Population (2010 Census)
1 † Anamosa City 5,533
2 Monticello City 3,796
3 Cascade (partially in Dubuque County) City 2,159
4 Olin City 698
5 Wyoming City 515
6 Oxford Junction City 496
7 Martelle City 255
8 Onslow City 197
9 Stone City CDP 192
10 Morley City 115
11 Center Junction former City 111

Politics
Presidential Elections Results
Presidential Elections Results[16]
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2016 56.5% 5,720 37.4% 3,787 6.2% 626
2012 45.2% 4,721 53.0% 5,534 1.9% 194
2008 44.0% 4,405 54.4% 5,446 1.6% 157
2004 48.5% 4,834 50.7% 5,054 0.9% 90
2000 46.0% 4,201 51.3% 4,690 2.8% 252
1996 35.9% 3,083 54.4% 4,668 9.7% 830
1992 34.5% 3,071 39.4% 3,508 26.1% 2,321
1988 42.7% 3,496 56.7% 4,641 0.6% 48
1984 55.8% 4,907 43.5% 3,825 0.7% 59
1980 50.6% 4,506 39.5% 3,521 9.9% 886
1976 50.5% 4,463 48.1% 4,245 1.4% 123
1972 58.2% 4,962 40.7% 3,468 1.1% 91
1968 53.7% 4,513 40.6% 3,415 5.8% 484
1964 36.4% 3,154 63.6% 5,511 0.1% 7
1960 58.5% 5,541 41.4% 3,924 0.0% 4
1956 62.5% 5,605 37.4% 3,352 0.1% 10
1952 66.9% 6,070 33.0% 2,991 0.1% 12
1948 51.6% 4,290 47.0% 3,915 1.4% 117
1944 55.4% 4,453 44.4% 3,563 0.2% 16
1940 56.7% 5,630 43.0% 4,273 0.3% 26
1936 44.3% 4,141 54.0% 5,052 1.7% 163
1932 41.2% 3,500 58.3% 4,952 0.6% 49
1928 62.8% 5,090 36.7% 2,976 0.4% 35
1924 57.1% 4,524 27.9% 2,212 14.9% 1,182
1920 70.5% 5,962 28.8% 2,436 0.7% 63
1916 58.6% 2,848 40.5% 1,966 0.9% 44
1912 35.5% 1,622 47.9% 2,189 16.6% 756
1908 52.1% 2,453 46.2% 2,176 1.7% 78
1904 59.2% 2,833 38.3% 1,834 2.5% 121
1900 58.7% 3,021 39.9% 2,052 1.4% 72
1896 57.8% 3,057 40.6% 2,143 1.6% 85

See also

References
  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. Corbit, Robert McClain (1910). History of Jones County, Iowa: Past and Present, Volume 1. S. J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 27.
  4. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 170.
  5. 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 2006-07-21.
  6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  7. "Iowa Rock Climbing at Pictured Rocks State Park". Midwest Outside. Retrieved 2019-06-19.
  8. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 20, 2019.
  9. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  10. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  11. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  12. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  13. "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010". United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Retrieved May 19, 2011.
  14. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  15. "2010 U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
  16. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 26, 2018.

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