Buchanan County, Iowa
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Buchanan County is a county located in the state of Iowa. As of 2000, the population is 21,093. Its county seat is Independence, Iowa6.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,485 km² (573 mi²). 1,480 km² (571 mi²) of it is land and 5 km² (2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.36% water.
Adjacent counties
- Fayette County (north)
- Delaware County (east)
- Linn County (southeast)
- Benton County (southwest)
- Black Hawk County (west)
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 21,093 people, 7,933 households, and 5,672 families residing in the county. The population density is 14/km² (37/mi²). There are 8,697 housing units at an average density of 6/km² (15/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 98.41% White, 0.27% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. 0.62% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 7,933 households out of which 34.50% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.70% are married couples living together, 7.40% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.50% are non-families. 24.70% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.50% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.61 and the average family size is 3.13.
In the county the population is spread out with 28.60% under the age of 18, 8.10% from 18 to 24, 26.30% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 14.50% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 98.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $38,036, and the median income for a family is $45,421. Males have a median income of $30,212 versus $22,356 for females. The per capita income for the county is $18,405. 9.40% of the population and 6.80% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.90% of those under the age of 18 and 7.60% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
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A number of communities in Buchanan County appear on the official State Map of Iowa, but no longer exist:
- Doris, once located between Independence and Winthrop on North Doris Road, no longer exists. The ruins of a factory can be seen here, but no other permanent structures remain at the site. The community appeared on maps frequently in the 1950s.
- Hamerville, once located east of Brandon at the intersection of Highway 150. Today, the site is the location of three farmhouses.
- Vista, once located between Brandon and Independence, appeared on maps frequently in the 1950s. Little remains at the site, which is not even accessed by paved road.
- Wise, once located between Independence and Jesup just north of Highway 939, was a train-stop until the 1950s. Little remains at the site.
External link
- Buchanan County Economic Development Commission's website (http://www.buchanancounty.com/)
