Jones County, Iowa

Jones County
County
Jones County Courthouse
Jones County Courthouse
Map of Iowa highlighting Jones County
Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
Map of the United States highlighting Iowa
Iowa's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 42°07′12″N 91°08′05″W / 42.12°N 91.134722222222°W / 42.12; -91.134722222222
Country United States
State Iowa
FoundedDecember 21, 1837
Named forGeorge Wallace Jones
SeatAnamosa
Largest cityAnamosa
Area
 • Total
577 sq mi (1,490 km2)
 • Land576 sq mi (1,490 km2)
 • Water1.4 sq mi (4 km2)  0.2%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
20,646
 • Density36/sq mi (14/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.jonescountyiowa.gov

Jones County is a county in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census the population was 20,646.[1] The county seat is Anamosa.[2] The county was founded in 1837 and named after George Wallace Jones, a United States senator and member of Congress.[3][4]

Jones County is included in the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.[5]

Geography

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Harvesting corn during the record 2009 season in Jones County.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 577 square miles (1,490 km2), of which 576 square miles (1,490 km2) is land and 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2) (0.2%) is water.[6]

Major highways

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Airport

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Monticello Regional Airport (MXO) serves the county and surrounding communities.

Adjacent counties

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Parks

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  • Wapsipinicon State Park - Anamosa
  • Central Park
  • Pictured Rocks County Park
  • Wapsipinicon State Park – This 400-acre park includes hiking, climbing, nature study, fishing in the Wapsipinicon River, modern camping, picnicking and golf. The park is covered with vegetation and trees, and hik¬ing reveals a multitude of flowers and wildlife. A road makes a complete circle of the park, winding between the river and bluffs, where the view is great. Included along the drive is a trip through the oldest plant¬ing of white pine in Iowa. There are also several caves such as Horse Thief Cave and Ice Cave. The Wapsi has long been famous for its channel and flathead catfish, as well as spring crappies and bullheads, especially below the dam at the park's entrance. Bass, walleye and northern also inhabit the waters. Of the 30 campsites, 15 have electricity. Running water and hot showers are available for modern camping, and mushroom hunting is allowed. Wapsipinicon Country Club maintains a nine-hole golf course in the park. The park has two lodges – one heated and one for summer use – that are available upon reservation with the park ranger. For more information, call 319-462-2761. For information about golfing, call the Wapsipinicon Country Club at 319-462-3930.
  • Central Park: This 217-acre park is located four miles southeast of Amber off County Roads X44 and E29 and Central Park Road. Campsites and the park's 25-acre lake are the main draws to Central Park. Campsites range from primitive to full hook-up. Central Parks other amenities include a swimming beach, sand volleyball area, horseshoe pits, playground, boat ramp, hiking trails, rental pavilions, handicapped-accessible fishing pier, picnic areas, rental cabins and a nature center. The Central Park Nature Center is open 1-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend.
  • Pictured Rocks Park – Located south of Monticello off Highway 38, this park offers hiking, climbing[7] and access to the Maquoketa River. Picnic shelters, restrooms, playground equipment, and a boat ramp are available.
  • Whitewater Canyon – Known for its beauty, the Whitewater Canyon area totals 562 acres of timber, restored prairie, and riverine habitat. Public hunting and fishing are allowed, and mowed hiking trails provide year-round recreational opportunities. This area is located east of Cascade on Highway 151, and south on Curoe Road.
  • Mon-Maq Dam – Located one mile northeast of Monticello along the Maquoketa River, this river access includes 63 acres of riverine habitat. Known for its fishing holes, the Mon-Maq Dam area provides fishing fun for local anglers. Sandy areas downstream from the dam serve as put-in sites for canoeists and kayakers.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18503,007—
186013,306342.5%
187019,73148.3%
188021,0526.7%
189020,233−3.9%
190021,9548.5%
191019,050−13.2%
192018,607−2.3%
193019,2063.2%
194019,9503.9%
195019,401−2.8%
196020,6936.7%
197019,868−4.0%
198020,4012.7%
199019,444−4.7%
200020,2214.0%
201020,6382.1%
202020,6460.0%
2023 (est.)20,900[8]1.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
1790-1960[10] 1900-1990[11]
1990-2000[12] 2010-2018[13]
Population of Jones County from US census data

2020 census

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

The 2020 census recorded a population of 20,646 in the county, with a population density of 35.8879/sq mi (13.8564/km2). 96.76% of the population reported being of one race. 90.80% were non-Hispanic White, 2.14% were Black, 2.41% were Hispanic, 0.26% were Native American, 0.29% were Asian, 0.01% were Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and 4.10% were some other race or more than one race. There were 8,871 housing units, of which 8,113 were occupied.[1]

2010 census

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The 2010 census recorded a population of 20,638 in the county, with a population density of 35.8728/sq mi (13.8506/km2). There were 8,911 housing units, of which 8,151 were occupied.[14]

2000 census

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As of the census[15] of 2000, there were 20,221 people, 7,560 households, and 5,299 families residing in the county. The population density was 35 inhabitants per square mile (14/km2). There were 8,126 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile (5.4/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.68% White, 1.79% Black or African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.23% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. 1.05% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 7,560 households, out of which 31.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.00% were married couples living together, 7.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.90% were non-families. 25.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.10% under the age of 18, 7.90% from 18 to 24, 29.00% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 15.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 111.60 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $37,449, and the median income for a family was $44,269. Males had a median income of $31,039 versus $22,075 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,816. About 6.20% of families and 8.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.80% of those under age 18 and 10.20% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

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Cities

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Census-designated places

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Other unincorporated communities

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Townships

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Population ranking

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

† county seat

Rank City/Town/etc. Municipal type Population (2020 Census)
1 † Anamosa City 5,450
2 Monticello City 4,040
3 Cascade (partially in Dubuque County) City 2,386
4 Olin City 651
5 Wyoming City 523
6 Oxford Junction City 424
7 Martelle City 249
8 Onslow City 201
9 Stone City CDP 186
10 Center Junction CDP 100
11 Morley City 96

Politics

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After voting for the Democratic nominee in its first two elections in 1848 and 1852 prior to the founding of the Republican Party, Jones County thereafter leaned Republican until 1988. It voted Democrat only four times between 1856 and 1984, in 1912 for Woodrow Wilson when he won with a plurality of the vote after former Republican Theodore Roosevelt ran as the Progressive candidate, leading to a fracture in the national Republican Party, then backing Franklin D. Roosevelt in his two landslide victories of 1932 and 1936, and then supporting Lyndon B. Johnson during his 1964 landslide. From 1988 to 2012, Jones County favored the Democratic nominee in each election. In 2016, Donald Trump flipped the county back to the Republican column, capturing over 56% of the county's vote, the best Republican performance in the county since the 1972 landslide victory of Richard Nixon. Trump increased his vote share to almost 60% in 2020 and increased his margin of victory to over 21%, the first election in the county decided by a margin of over 20% since 1964.

United States presidential election results for Jones County, Iowa[16]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 6,820 62.11% 3,942 35.90% 218 1.99%
2020 6,572 59.81% 4,213 38.34% 204 1.86%
2016 5,720 56.45% 3,787 37.37% 626 6.18%
2012 4,721 45.18% 5,534 52.96% 194 1.86%
2008 4,405 44.01% 5,446 54.42% 157 1.57%
2004 4,834 48.45% 5,054 50.65% 90 0.90%
2000 4,201 45.95% 4,690 51.30% 252 2.76%
1996 3,083 35.93% 4,668 54.40% 830 9.67%
1992 3,071 34.51% 3,508 39.42% 2,321 26.08%
1988 3,496 42.71% 4,641 56.70% 48 0.59%
1984 4,907 55.82% 3,825 43.51% 59 0.67%
1980 4,506 50.56% 3,521 39.50% 886 9.94%
1976 4,463 50.54% 4,245 48.07% 123 1.39%
1972 4,962 58.23% 3,468 40.70% 91 1.07%
1968 4,513 53.65% 3,415 40.60% 484 5.75%
1964 3,154 36.37% 5,511 63.55% 7 0.08%
1960 5,541 58.52% 3,924 41.44% 4 0.04%
1956 5,605 62.51% 3,352 37.38% 10 0.11%
1952 6,070 66.90% 2,991 32.97% 12 0.13%
1948 4,290 51.55% 3,915 47.04% 117 1.41%
1944 4,453 55.44% 3,563 44.36% 16 0.20%
1940 5,630 56.70% 4,273 43.04% 26 0.26%
1936 4,141 44.26% 5,052 54.00% 163 1.74%
1932 3,500 41.17% 4,952 58.25% 49 0.58%
1928 5,090 62.83% 2,976 36.74% 35 0.43%
1924 4,524 57.14% 2,212 27.94% 1,182 14.93%
1920 5,962 70.46% 2,436 28.79% 63 0.74%
1916 2,848 58.62% 1,966 40.47% 44 0.91%
1912 1,622 35.52% 2,189 47.93% 756 16.55%
1908 2,453 52.11% 2,176 46.23% 78 1.66%
1904 2,833 59.17% 1,834 38.30% 121 2.53%
1900 3,021 58.72% 2,052 39.88% 72 1.40%
1896 3,057 57.84% 2,143 40.55% 85 1.61%

See also

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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. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ Corbit, Robert McClain (1910). History of Jones County, Iowa: Past and Present, Volume 1. S. J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 27.
  4. ^ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 170.
  5. ^ United States Office of Management and Budget. "Update of Statistical Area Definitions and Guidance on Their Uses" (PDF). pp. 5, 36. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 14, 2006. Retrieved July 21, 2006.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  7. ^ "Iowa Rock Climbing at Pictured Rocks State Park". Midwest Outside. Archived from the original on July 11, 2019. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
  8. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  9. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  10. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  11. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  12. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  13. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved July 18, 2014.
  14. ^ "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010" (PDF). United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 16, 2020. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
  15. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  16. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 26, 2018.

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