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County in Iowa, United States

County in Iowa
Cedar County
County
Cedar County CourthouseCedar County Courthouse
Map of Iowa highlighting Cedar CountyLocation within the U.S. state of Iowa
Map of the United States highlighting IowaIowa's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 41°46′05″N 91°07′43″W / 41.768055555556°N 91.128611111111°W / 41.768055555556; -91.128611111111
Country United States
State Iowa
Founded1837
Named forCedar River
SeatTipton
Largest cityTipton
Area
 • Total582 sq mi (1,510 km)
 • Land579 sq mi (1,500 km)
 • Water2.5 sq mi (6 km)  0.4%
Population
 • Total18,505 Increase
 • Density32/sq mi (12/km)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitecedarcounty.iowa.gov

Cedar County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 18,505. Its county seat is Tipton. The county is named for the Cedar River, which runs through the county.

Cedar County is located between the Cedar Rapids, Quad Cities and Iowa City metropolitan areas, areas also known as the "Tri-Metro" county. It is the only Iowa county which shares the name of a tree. Cedar County was the focus of the Iowa Cow War of 1931.

History

Cedar County was formed on December 21, 1837, from sections of Dubuque County. It was named for the Cedar River.

In 1840, the City of Tipton, the current county seat, was established.

Before the Civil War, the area around West Branch was an active focal point of the Underground Railroad, a network for the freeing of slaves from the southern states.

The former US President Herbert Hoover (1874-1964) was born in West Branch in Cedar County.

The Cedar County Sheriff's House and Jail is believed to be the last jail and residence combination still in use when it closed in 2001. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 582 square miles (1,510 km), of which 579 square miles (1,500 km) is land and 2.5 square miles (6.5 km) (0.4%) is water. Rock Creek flows through Cedar County.

Major highways

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18503,941—
186012,949228.6%
187019,73152.4%
188018,936−4.0%
189018,253−3.6%
190019,3716.1%
191017,765−8.3%
192017,560−1.2%
193016,760−4.6%
194016,8840.7%
195016,9100.2%
196017,7915.2%
197017,655−0.8%
198018,6355.6%
199017,444−6.4%
200018,1874.3%
201018,4991.7%
202018,5050.0%
2023 (est.)18,302−1.1%
U.S. Decennial Census
1790-1960 1900-1990
1990-2000 2010-2018
Population of Cedar County from US census data

2020 census

2022 US Census population pyramid for Cedar County from ACS 5-year estimates

The 2020 census recorded a population of 18,505 in the county, with a population density of 31.7402/sq mi (12.2550/km). 96.29% of the population reported being of one race. 91.92% were non-Hispanic White, 0.45% were Black, 2.50% were Hispanic, 0.28% were Native American, 0.34% were Asian, 0.01% were Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and 4.51% were some other race or more than one race. There were 8,190 housing units of which 7,594 were occupied.

2010 census

The 2010 census recorded a population of 13,956 in the county, with a population density of 31.89/sq mi (12.31/km). There were 8,064 housing units, of which 7,511 were occupied.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 18,187 people, 7,147 households, and 5,138 families residing in the county. The population density was 31 people per square mile (12 people/km). There were 7,570 housing units at an average density of 13 units per square mile (5.0 units/km). The racial makeup of the county was 98.47% White, 0.19% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. 0.94% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 7,147 households, out of which 33.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.60% were married couples living together, 6.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.10% were non-families. 23.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.30% under the age of 18, 6.90% from 18 to 24, 27.70% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 16.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 97.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $42,198, and the median income for a family was $48,850. Males had a median income of $32,008 versus $23,260 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,200. About 4.00% of families and 5.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.00% of those under age 18 and 7.70% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

Cities

Census-designated place

Unincorporated communities

Townships

Cedar County is divided into seventeen townships:

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Cedar County. † county seat

Rank City/Town/etc. Municipal type Population (2020 Census)
1 † Tipton City 3,149
2 Wilton (mostly in Muscatine County) City 2,924
3 West Branch (partially in Johnson County) City 2,509
4 Durant (partially in Muscatine and Scott Counties) City 1,871
5 Clarence City 1,039
6 Mechanicsville City 1,020
7 Lowden City 807
8 Stanwood City 637
9 Bennett City 347
10 Rochester CDP 142

Notable people

See also: Category:People from Cedar County, Iowa

Politics

Cedar County, like nearby Louisa County, is a reliable bellwether for the state of Iowa, having voted for the statewide winner in every presidential election since 1952.

United States presidential election results for Cedar County, Iowa
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 6,390 60.03% 4,075 38.28% 179 1.68%
2020 6,161 57.56% 4,337 40.52% 205 1.92%
2016 5,295 55.50% 3,599 37.72% 647 6.78%
2012 4,529 46.94% 4,972 51.53% 148 1.53%
2008 4,289 44.38% 5,221 54.02% 155 1.60%
2004 4,869 50.23% 4,747 48.97% 78 0.80%
2000 4,031 48.31% 4,033 48.33% 280 3.36%
1996 2,966 38.64% 3,856 50.23% 854 11.13%
1992 2,965 35.98% 3,296 40.00% 1,979 24.02%
1988 3,373 45.10% 4,032 53.91% 74 0.99%
1984 4,617 59.59% 3,086 39.83% 45 0.58%
1980 4,398 56.41% 2,589 33.21% 810 10.39%
1976 4,308 55.08% 3,354 42.88% 160 2.05%
1972 4,452 63.39% 2,465 35.10% 106 1.51%
1968 4,494 59.02% 2,675 35.13% 445 5.84%
1964 3,106 40.16% 4,617 59.69% 12 0.16%
1960 5,217 61.92% 3,203 38.02% 5 0.06%
1956 5,344 64.71% 2,912 35.26% 2 0.02%
1952 6,176 71.48% 2,447 28.32% 17 0.20%
1948 3,957 56.40% 2,958 42.16% 101 1.44%
1944 4,673 63.95% 2,610 35.72% 24 0.33%
1940 5,521 62.45% 3,293 37.25% 26 0.29%
1936 3,686 44.76% 4,385 53.25% 164 1.99%
1932 3,277 40.62% 4,718 58.48% 73 0.90%
1928 4,856 65.49% 2,517 33.94% 42 0.57%
1924 4,625 60.74% 1,478 19.41% 1,512 19.86%
1920 5,697 77.88% 1,420 19.41% 198 2.71%
1916 2,862 63.56% 1,595 35.42% 46 1.02%
1912 1,036 23.44% 1,938 43.85% 1,446 32.71%
1908 2,455 54.17% 1,986 43.82% 91 2.01%
1904 2,691 56.94% 1,926 40.75% 109 2.31%
1900 2,740 55.19% 2,131 42.92% 94 1.89%
1896 2,717 54.50% 2,128 42.69% 140 2.81%

See also

References

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  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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Places adjacent to Cedar County, Iowa
Linn County Jones County Clinton County
Johnson County Cedar County, Iowa
Muscatine County Scott County
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