Fayette County, Iowa
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Fayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 19,509.<ref name=cen2020>Template:Cite web</ref> The county seat is West Union.<ref name="GR6">Template:Cite web</ref>
History
Fayette County was founded on December 21, 1837, as a part of Wisconsin Territory. It was named after Gilbert du Motier, marquis de La Fayette,<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> a French general and politician, who came to America in 1777 to fight in the Revolutionary War, and who was named Major General of the Continental Army. The county was formed as part of a large reorganization of Dubuque County, which at that time comprised most of the northern half of Iowa, Minnesota, and parts of the Dakotas. Fayette County was granted the Minnesota and Dakotas territory on that date. It became part of Iowa Territory when it was formed on July 4, 1838.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Fayette County's size was drastically reduced into land that was part of the modern state of Iowa in 1843, then further split in 1847 after Iowa had achieved statehood. The county was organized in 1850.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert is land and Template:Convert (0.07%) is water.<ref name="GR1">Template:Cite web</ref>
Major highways
- File:US 18.svg U.S. Highway 18
- File:Circle sign 3.svg Iowa Highway 3
- File:Elongated circle 56.svg Iowa Highway 56
- File:Elongated circle 93.svg Iowa Highway 93
- File:Elongated circle 150.svg Iowa Highway 150
- File:Elongated circle 187.svg Iowa Highway 187
- File:Elongated circle 281.svg Iowa Highway 281
Adjacent counties
- Allamakee County (northeast)
- Black Hawk County (southwest)
- Buchanan County (south)
- Bremer County (west)
- Chickasaw County (northwest)
- Clayton County (east)
- Delaware County (southeast)
- Winneshiek County (north)
Demographics
2020 census
The 2020 census recorded a population of 19,509 in the county, with a population density of Template:Pop density. 96.09% of the population reported being of one race. There were 9,298 housing units of which 8,174 were occupied.<ref name=cen2020/>
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 18,053 | 92.54% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 200 | 1.03% |
| Native American (NH) | 40 | 0.21% |
| Asian (NH) | 78 | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 1 | 0.01% |
| Other/Mixed (NH) | 617 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 520 | 2.7% |
2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 20,880 in the county, with a population density of Template:Pop density. There were 9,558 housing units, of which 8,634 were occupied.<ref name="USCB">Template:Cite web</ref>
2000 census
As of the census<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2000, there were 22,008 people, 8,778 households, and 5,951 families residing in the county. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 9,505 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the county was 97.71% White, 0.53% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.43% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. 1.50% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 8,778 households, out of which 30.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.80% were married couples living together, 7.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.20% were non-families. 28.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.00% 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 2.96.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.00% under the age of 18, 8.60% from 18 to 24, 24.90% from 25 to 44, 22.40% from 45 to 64, and 19.00% 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 95.10 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,453, and the median income for a family was $39,960. Males had a median income of $27,493 versus $20,099 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,271. About 8.20% of families and 10.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.30% of those under age 18 and 12.00% of those age 65 or over.
Communities
Cities
- Arlington
- Clermont
- Elgin
- Fayette
- Fairbank
- Hawkeye
- Maynard
- Oelwein
- St. Lucas
- Stanley
- Wadena
- Waucoma
- West Union
- Westgate
Unincorporated communities
Townships
Fayette County is divided into twenty townships: Template:Div col
- Auburn
- Banks
- Bethel
- Center
- Clermont
- Dover
- Eden
- Fairfield
- Fremont
- Harlan
- Illyria
- Jefferson
- Oran
- Pleasant Valley
- Putnam
- Scott
- Smithfield
- Union
- Westfield
- Windsor
Population ranking
The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Fayette County.<ref name=cen2020/>
† county seat
| Rank | City/Town/etc. | Municipal type | Population (2020 Census) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oelwein | City | 5,920 |
| 2 | † West Union | City | 2,490 |
| 3 | Sumner (mostly in Bremer County) | City | 2,030 |
| 4 | Fayette | City | 1,256 |
| 5 | Fairbank (partially in Buchanan County) | City | 1,111 |
| 6 | Elgin | City | 685 |
| 7 | Clermont | City | 586 |
| 8 | Maynard | City | 476 |
| 9 | Hawkeye | City | 438 |
| 10 | Arlington | City | 419 |
| 11 | Waucoma | City | 229 |
| 12 | Wadena | City | 209 |
| 13 | Westgate | City | 192 |
| 14 | St. Lucas | City | 167 |
| 15 | Stanley (mostly in Buchanan County) | City | 81 |
| 16 | Randalia | City | 50 |
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Education
School districts include:<ref>Template:Cite map - Text list</ref> Template:Div col
- North Fayette Valley Community School District - Formed on July 1, 2018.<ref name=Reorglist>Template:Cite web</ref>
- Oelwein Community School District
- Postville Community School District
- Starmont Community School District
- Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District
- Turkey Valley Community School District
- Wapsie Valley Community School District
- West Central Community School District
Former school districts include: Template:Div col
- North Fayette Community School District<ref name=2010CensusSDMap>Template:Cite map - Text list</ref> - Merged into North Fayette Valley on July 1, 2018.<ref name=Reorglist/>
- Valley Community School District<ref name=2010CensusSDMap/> - Merged into North Fayette Valley on July 1, 2018.<ref name=Reorglist/>
See also
References
External links
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