| Hardin County, Iowa | |
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 Location in the state of Iowa |
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 Iowa's location in the U.S. |
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| Founded | 1851 |
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| Seat | Eldora |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
570 sq mi (1,476 km²) 569 sq mi (1,474 km²) 1 sq mi (2 km²), 0. The State of Iowa ( is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States of America. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A county seat is a term for an Administrative center for a County, primarily used in the United States. Eldora is a city in Hardin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 3035 at the 2000 census Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 21% |
| Population - (2000) - Density |
18,812 33/sq mi (13/km²) |
| Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
Hardin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. In Biology a population is the collection of inter-breeding organisms of a particular Species; in Sociology Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume The Central Time Zone observes Standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time ( UTC−6) and five hours during Daylight saving Daylight saving time ( DST A county is a Land area of Regional Government within a larger State. A US state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the United States of America that share Sovereignty with the federal government The State of Iowa ( is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States of America. It was named in honor of Col. John J. Hardin, of Illinois, who was killed in the Mexican War. Userpolbot from http//bioguidecongressgov/scripts/biodisplaypl?index=H000185 As of 2000, the population was 18,812. Its county seat is Eldora. A county seat is a term for an Administrative center for a County, primarily used in the United States. Eldora is a city in Hardin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 3035 at the 2000 census [1]
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 570 square miles (1,476 km²), of which, 569 square miles (1,474 km²) of it is land and 1 square miles (2 km²) of it (0. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 12%) is water.
Major highways
Adjacent counties
- Franklin County (north)
- Butler County (northeast)
- Grundy County (east)
- Marshall County (southeast)
- Story County (southwest)
- Hamilton County (west)
History
Hardin County was formed in 1851. US Route 20 is an east-west United States highway. As the "0" in its route number implies U US Route 65 is a north-south United States highway in the southern and midwestern United States. Iowa Highway 57 is a state Highway that runs from west to east in northern Iowa. Iowa Highway 175 is a main east-west route in the northern portion of the state Franklin County is a County located in the US state of Iowa. As of 2000 the population was 10704 Butler County is a County located in the US state of Iowa. It was organized in 1854 and named for General William O Grundy County is a County located in the US state of Iowa. As of 2000 the population was 12369 Marshall County is a County located in the US state of Iowa. As of 2000 the population was 39311 Story County is a County in the US state of Iowa. It is part of the ' Ames Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area ' which encompasses Hamilton County is a County located in the US state of Iowa. It was named in honor of William W It was named after Colonel John J. Hardin, who fell in the Mexican-American War. Userpolbot from http//bioguidecongressgov/scripts/biodisplaypl?index=H000185
In its history the county has had three courthouses. The first was a small wood framed building, which burned down in the 1850s. The second courthouse was a two-storey building and stood on the site of the current office of the county sheriff. The third and present courthouse was constructed in 1892 and opened on September 19, 1893. The structure was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. [2]
Hardin County, along with Story County, was also a primary filming location for the 1996 blockbuster Twister, starring Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt. Story County is a County in the US state of Iowa. It is part of the ' Ames Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area ' which encompasses Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) William "Bill" Paxton (born May 17, 1955) is an American Actor and Film director. Helen Elizabeth Hunt (born June 15, 1963) is an American Emmy - Golden Globe - and Academy Award -winning actress
Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 22,794 |
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| 1910 | 20,921 | -8. 2% | |
| 1920 | 23,337 | 11. 5% | |
| 1930 | 22,947 | -1. 7% | |
| 1940 | 22,530 | -1. 8% | |
| 1950 | 22,218 | -1. 4% | |
| 1960 | 22,533 | 1. 4% | |
| 1970 | 22,248 | -1. 3% | |
| 1980 | 21,776 | -2. 1% | |
| 1990 | 19,094 | -12. 3% | |
| 2000 | 18,812 | -1. 5% | |
| IA Counties 1900-1990 | |||
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 18,812 people, 7,628 households, and 5,087 families residing in the county. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 33 people per square mile (13/km²). Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume There were 8,318 housing units at an average density of 15 per square mile (6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97. 14% White, 0. 62% Black or African American, 0. 13% Native American, 0. 32% Asian, 0. 05% Pacific Islander, 1. 24% from other races, and 0. 50% from two or more races. 2. 42% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 7,628 households out of which 29. 50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57. 10% were married couples living together, 6. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33. 30% were non-families. 29. 40% of all households were made up of individuals and 15. 70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 35 and the average family size was 2. 91.
In the county the population was spread out with 24. 70% under the age of 18, 8. 40% from 18 to 24, 23. 80% from 25 to 44, 22. 40% from 45 to 64, and 20. 70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 95. 70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90. 10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,429, and the median income for a family was $41,891. Males had a median income of $30,515 versus $21,068 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,537. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 5. 50% of families and 8. 00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 90% of those under age 18 and 6. 20% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
Unincorporated communities
- Cleves
- Garden City
- Gifford
See also
Notes
- ^ Find a County. Ackley is a city in Franklin and Hardin Counties in the US state of Iowa. Alden is a city in Hardin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 904 at the 2000 census Buckeye is a city in Hardin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 110 at the 2000 census Eldora is a city in Hardin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 3035 at the 2000 census Hubbard is a city in Hardin County, Iowa, in the United States. Iowa Falls is a city in Hardin County, Iowa, United States. Iowa Falls is the home of Ellsworth Community College. New Providence is a city in Hardin County, Iowa, United States. Owasa is a city in Hardin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 38 at the 2000 census Radcliffe is a city in Hardin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 607 at the 2000 census Steamboat Rock is a city in Hardin County, Iowa, United States. Union is a city in Hardin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 427 at the 2000 census Whitten is a city in Hardin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 160 at the 2000 census Garden City is an unincorporated community in Hardin County, Iowa, United States. Homer D Calkins ( August 30, 1911 – March 19, 1996) was an American Environmentalist who became a leading voice Ellsworth Community College is a two-year Community college located in Iowa Falls Iowa. National Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
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- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
External links
- Official Website of Hardin County
- Hardin County Development Council's website
- Welcome to Hardin County, Iowa, a National Park Service Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary
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