Hamilton County, Iowa

County in Iowa, United States

Not to be confused with Hamilton, Iowa.

U.S. county in Iowa

Hamilton County

U.S. county

Hamilton County Courthouse

Location within the U.S. state of Iowa

Iowa's location within the U.S.

Country|  United States
State|  Iowa
Founded| 1856
Seat| Webster City
Largest city| Webster City
Area

• Total| 578 sq mi (1,500 km2)
• Land| 577 sq mi (1,490 km2)
• Water| 0.8 sq mi (2 km2)  0.1%
Population

(2020)

• Total| 15,039
• Density| 26/sq mi (10/km2)
Time zone| UTC−6 (Central)
• Summer (DST)| UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district| 4th
Website| www.hamiltoncounty.iowa.gov

Hamilton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 15,039.[1] The county seat is Webster City.[2] The county was named to honor William W. Hamilton, a President of the Iowa State Senate.[3]

## Contents

* 1 Geography
* 1.1 Major highways
* 1.2 Transit
* 1.3 Adjacent counties
* 2 Demographics
* 2.1 2020 census
* 2.2 2010 census
* 2.3 2000 census
* 3 Communities
* 3.1 Cities
* 3.2 Unincorporated communities
* 3.3 Townships[14]
* 3.4 Population ranking
* 4 Politics
* 5 Education
* 6 See also
* 7 References
* 8 External links

## Geography

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 578 square miles (1,500 km2), of which 577 square miles (1,490 km2) is land and 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2) (0.1%) is water.[4] The largest body of water is Little Wall Lake.

### Major highways

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* Interstate 35
* U.S. Highway 20
* U.S. Highway 69
* Iowa Highway 17
* Iowa Highway 175

### Transit

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* List of intercity bus stops in Iowa

### Adjacent counties

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* Wright County (north)
* Hardin County (east)
* Story County (southeast)
* Boone County (southwest)
* Webster County (west)

## Demographics

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Historical population

Census | Pop. |  | %±
1860| 1,699| | —
1870| 6,055| | 256.4%
1880| 11,252| | 85.8%
1890| 15,319| | 36.1%
1900| 19,514| | 27.4%
1910| 19,242| | −1.4%
1920| 19,531| | 1.5%
1930| 20,978| | 7.4%
1940| 19,922| | −5.0%
1950| 19,660| | −1.3%
1960| 20,032| | 1.9%
1970| 18,383| | −8.2%
1980| 17,862| | −2.8%
1990| 16,071| | −10.0%
2000| 16,438| | 2.3%
2010| 15,673| | −4.7%
2020| 15,039| | −4.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7]
1990-2000[8] 2010-2018[9]
Population of Hamilton County from US census data

### 2020 census

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The 2020 census recorded a population of 15,039 in the county, with a population density of 25.9672/sq mi (10.0260/km2). 94.75% of the population reported being of one race. There were 7,037 housing units, of which 6,283 were occupied.[1]

Hamilton County Racial Composition[10] Race  | Num.  | Perc.

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White (NH)  | 12,702  | 84.46%
Black or African American (NH)  | 88  | 0.6%
Native American (NH)  | 25  | 0.16%
Asian (NH)  | 314  | 2.1%
Pacific Islander (NH)  | 0  | 0%
Other/Mixed (NH)  | 445  | 3%
Hispanic or Latino | 1,465  | 9.74%

### 2010 census

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The 2010 census recorded a population of 15,673 in the county, with a population density of 27.1780/sq mi (10.4935/km2). There were 7,219 housing units, of which 6,540 were occupied.[11]

### 2000 census

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2000 Census Age Pyramid for Hamilton County

As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 16,438 people, 6,692 households, and 4,597 families residing in the county. The population density was 28 people per square mile (11/km2). There were 7,082 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile (5/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.71% White, 0.23% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 1.46% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.61% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. 1.42% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 6,692 households, out of which 30.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.90% were married couples living together, 7.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.30% were non-families. 27.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.40% under the age of 18, 7.10% from 18 to 24, 27.10% from 25 to 44, 22.40% from 45 to 64, and 18.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 98.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $38,658, and the median income for a family was $45,771. Males had a median income of $30,579 versus $23,595 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,801. About 4.30% of families and 6.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.70% of those under age 18 and 5.50% of those age 65 or over.

## Communities

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### Cities

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* Blairsburg
* Ellsworth
* Jewell Junction
* Kamrar
* Randall
* Stanhope
* Stratford
* Webster City
* Williams

### Unincorporated communities

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* Homer[13]

### Townships[14]

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* Blairsburg
* Fremont
* Cass
* Williams
* Freedom
* Independence
* Rose Grove
* Webster
* Hamilton
* Lyon
* Lincoln
* Marion
* Clear Lake
* Ellsworth
* Scott
* Liberty

### Population ranking

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The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Hamilton County.[1]

† county seat

Rank  | City/Town/etc.  | Municipal type  | Population (2020 Census)

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1  | † Webster City | City  | 7,825
2  | Jewell Junction | City  | 1,216
3  | Stratford (partially in Webster County)  | City  | 707
4  | Ellsworth | City  | 508
5  | Stanhope | City  | 364
6  | Williams | City  | 307
7  | Kamrar | City  | 179
8  | Blairsburg | City  | 176
9  | Randall | City  | 154

## Politics

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Hamilton County has been a swing county for most of its history. In the last 100 years, it has backed the losing candidate nationally only four times in the 1960, 1988, 2012 and 2020 presidential elections.

United States presidential election results for Hamilton County, Iowa[15] Year  | Republican | Democratic | Third party

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No. | % | No. | % | No. | %
2020 | 4,956  | 62.39% | 2,843  | 35.79%  | 144  | 1.81%
2016 | 4,463  | 58.01% | 2,726  | 35.43%  | 505  | 6.56%
2012 | 3,991  | 50.35% | 3,782  | 47.71%  | 154  | 1.94%
2008 | 3,913  | 48.42%  | 4,018  | 49.72% | 150  | 1.86%
2004 | 4,367  | 52.39% | 3,895  | 46.73%  | 73  | 0.88%
2000 | 3,968  | 52.39% | 3,407  | 44.98%  | 199  | 2.63%
1996 | 3,109  | 42.72%  | 3,455  | 47.48% | 713  | 9.80%
1992 | 3,031  | 39.46%  | 3,262  | 42.47% | 1,388  | 18.07%
1988 | 3,277  | 43.73%  | 4,156  | 55.46% | 61  | 0.81%
1984 | 4,279  | 55.61% | 3,330  | 43.27%  | 86  | 1.12%
1980 | 4,745  | 57.40% | 2,741  | 33.16%  | 780  | 9.44%
1976 | 3,932  | 49.00%  | 3,953  | 49.26% | 140  | 1.74%
1972 | 4,803  | 60.87% | 2,913  | 36.92%  | 174  | 2.21%
1968 | 4,607  | 57.58% | 3,058  | 38.22%  | 336  | 4.20%
1964 | 3,127  | 37.53%  | 5,195  | 62.35% | 10  | 0.12%
1960 | 5,265  | 57.39% | 3,905  | 42.57%  | 4  | 0.04%
1956 | 5,667  | 59.56% | 3,829  | 40.25%  | 18  | 0.19%
1952 | 7,006  | 71.29% | 2,788  | 28.37%  | 34  | 0.35%
1948 | 3,535  | 48.13%  | 3,613  | 49.19% | 197  | 2.68%
1944 | 3,837  | 46.91%  | 4,302  | 52.59% | 41  | 0.50%
1940 | 4,183  | 44.03%  | 5,279  | 55.56% | 39  | 0.41%
1936 | 3,174  | 36.24%  | 5,432  | 62.02% | 152  | 1.74%
1932 | 2,330  | 30.56%  | 5,191  | 68.09% | 103  | 1.35%
1928 | 4,171  | 58.01% | 2,975  | 41.38%  | 44  | 0.61%
1924 | 4,401  | 60.74% | 490  | 6.76%  | 2,355  | 32.50%
1920 | 5,924  | 82.88% | 1,126  | 15.75%  | 98  | 1.37%
1916 | 3,037  | 70.94% | 1,125  | 26.28%  | 119  | 2.78%
1912 | 831  | 19.37%  | 1,041  | 24.27%  | 2,418  | 56.36%
1908 | 2,765  | 68.17% | 1,145  | 28.23%  | 146  | 3.60%
1904 | 3,118  | 77.08% | 746  | 18.44%  | 181  | 4.47%
1900 | 3,259  | 73.15% | 1,134  | 25.45%  | 62  | 1.39%
1896 | 3,074  | 69.25% | 1,300  | 29.29%  | 65  | 1.46%

## Education

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School districts include:[16]

* Hubbard-Radcliffe Community School District
* Roland-Story Community School District
* South Hamilton Community School District
* Stratford Community School District
* Webster City Community School District

Former school districts:

* Northeast Hamilton Community School District[17]

## See also

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* National Register of Historic Places listings in Hamilton County, Iowa

## References

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1. ^ a b c "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
3. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 148.
4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
5. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
6. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
7. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
8. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
9. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
10. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Hamilton County, Iowa".
11. ^ "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010" (PDF). United States Census Bureau - American FactFinder. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
12. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
13. ^ "Homer - Hamilton County History". Hamilton County History.
14. ^ "Plat book of Hamilton County, Iowa". Iowa Digital Library. Archived from the original on November 11, 2016. Retrieved June 11, 2017.
15. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
16. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Hamilton County, IA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 21, 2022. \- Text list
17. ^ "SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP (2010 CENSUS): Hamilton County, IA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 21, 2022. \- Text list

## External links

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County seat: Webster City

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* Blairsburg
* Ellsworth
* Jewell Junction
* Kamrar
* Randall
* Stanhope
* Stratford‡
* Webster City
* Williams

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* Homer

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