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Dickinson County, Iowa

Dickinson County is a county located in the U.S. State of Iowa. As of 2000, the population is 16,424. Its county seat is Spirit Lake, Iowa6.

Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,046 km² (404 mi²). 987 km² (381 mi²) of it is land and 59 km² (23 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 5.61% water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 16,424 people, 7,103 households, and 4,759 families residing in the county. The population density is 17/km² (43/mi²). There are 11,375 housing units at an average density of 12/km² (30/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 98.90% White, 0.18% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.43% from two or more races. 0.66% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 7,103 households out of which 26.10% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.80% are married couples living together, 6.70% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.00% are non-families. 28.60% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.70% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.27 and the average family size is 2.78.

In the county the population is spread out with 21.90% under the age of 18, 6.60% from 18 to 24, 23.90% from 25 to 44, 26.90% from 45 to 64, and 20.60% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 43 years. For every 100 females there are 95.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $39,020, and the median income for a family is $47,739. Males have a median income of $30,523 versus $22,131 for females. The per capita income for the county is $21,929. 6.00% of the population and 4.20% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 5.90% are under the age of 18 and 7.00% are 65 or older.

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