Clinton County, Iowa facts for kids
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Clinton County
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| Founded | 1837 |
| Named for | DeWitt Clinton |
| Seat | Clinton |
| Largest city | Clinton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 710 sq mi (1,800 km2) |
| • Land | 695 sq mi (1,800 km2) |
| • Water | 15 sq mi (40 km2) 2.1% |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 46,460 |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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46,158  |
| • Density | 65.4/sq mi (25.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
Clinton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 46,460. Its county seat is Clinton. Its name is in honor of the seventh Governor of New York State, DeWitt Clinton. Clinton County comprises the Clinton, Iowa Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Davenport–Moline–Clinton, Muscatine, Iowa–Illinois Combined Statistical Area.
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History
Clinton County was formed on December 21, 1837. It was named for DeWitt Clinton, a Governor of New York and most ardent advocate for the construction of the Erie Canal. The cities of DeWitt and Clinton were also named after him.
In 1835, Elijah Buell built a log cabin for himself and his family and was thus the first settler of the region. In 1854, the first newspaper was issued. In 1858, the Lyons Female College for girls opened its doors; the tuition was set at US$175 per student.
The county has used three courthouses in its history. The structure currently in use was constructed in Romanesque style and opened in 1897.
Early settlement
Clinton county was first settled in 1836, by Mr. Bourne, who located upon Sec. 1, T. 80, R. 4, East. The county was surveyed in 1837, by the Messrs. Burtz. The Surveyor General's office was then at Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1840, the county was organized by Sheriff Bourne. In 1841, R. R. Bed ford and others formed a little settlement at De Witt, and during the same year Messrs. Wheeler and Evans erected a log court-house. In stepping from the past to the present, we quote the language of one of the "oldest inhabitants." He says: "Clinton County was originally settled by the poorest class of people on God's earth; and it is with great pleasure that I have witnessed their progress, slow but sure, and now find the most of them very comfortably situated."
The population of this County in 1840, was 821; in 1850, 2822; in 1854, 7000; and in 1856, 11,000. The population of Lyons in 1850, was 453. In 1856 the population increased to 2700.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 710 square miles (1,800 km2), of which 695 square miles (1,800 km2) is land and 15 square miles (39 km2) (2.1%) is water. It includes the easternmost point in the state of Iowa, on the Mississippi River in Elk River township in the northeast section of the county.
Transit
- Clinton Municipal Transit Administration
Major highways
US 30
US 61
US 67
Iowa 136
Adjacent counties
- Jackson County (north)
- Carroll County, Illinois (northeast)
- Whiteside County, Illinois (east)
- Rock Island County, Illinois (southeast)
- Scott County (south)
- Cedar County (southwest)
- Jones County (northwest)
National protected area
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 821 | — | |
| 1850 | 2,822 | 243.7% | |
| 1860 | 18,938 | 571.1% | |
| 1870 | 35,357 | 86.7% | |
| 1880 | 36,763 | 4.0% | |
| 1890 | 41,199 | 12.1% | |
| 1900 | 43,832 | 6.4% | |
| 1910 | 45,394 | 3.6% | |
| 1920 | 43,371 | −4.5% | |
| 1930 | 44,377 | 2.3% | |
| 1940 | 44,722 | 0.8% | |
| 1950 | 49,664 | 11.1% | |
| 1960 | 55,060 | 10.9% | |
| 1970 | 56,749 | 3.1% | |
| 1980 | 57,122 | 0.7% | |
| 1990 | 51,040 | −10.6% | |
| 2000 | 50,149 | −1.7% | |
| 2010 | 49,116 | −2.1% | |
| 2020 | 46,460 | −5.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 46,158 | −6.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2018 |
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2020 census
The 2020 census recorded a population of 46,460 in the county, with a population density of 66.851/sq mi (25.811/km2). 94.95% of the population reported being of one race. There were 21,517 housing units of which 19,483 were occupied.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (NH) | 41,226 | 88.73% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 1,392 | 3% |
| Native American (NH) | 103 | 0.22% |
| Asian (NH) | 252 | 0.54% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 10 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed (NH) | 1,938 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,539 | 3.31% |
2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 49,116 in the county, with a population density of 70.67/sq mi (27.29/km2). There were 21,733 housing units, of which 20,223 were occupied.
Communities
Cities
Unincorporated communities
- Big Rock (mostly in Scott County)
- Bryant
- Buena Vista
- Elvira
- Elwood
- Folletts
- Petersville
- Teeds Grove
Townships
Clinton County is divided into these townships:
- Bloomfield
- Brookfield
- Camanche
- Center
- De Witt
- Deep Creek
- Eden
- Elk River
- Grant
- Hampshire
- Liberty
- Olive
- Orange
- Sharon
- Spring Rock
- Washington
- Waterford
- Welton
Population ranking
The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Clinton County. † county seat
| Rank | City/Town/etc. | Municipal type | Population (2020 Census) |
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| 1 | Clinton † | City | 24,469 |
| 2 | DeWitt | City | 5,514 |
| 3 | Camanche | City | 4,570 |
| 4 | Wheatland | City | 775 |
| 5 | Grand Mound | City | 615 |
| 6 | Delmar | City | 542 |
| 7 | Lost Nation | City | 434 |
| 8 | Charlotte | City | 389 |
| 9 | Calamus | City | 356 |
| 10 | Low Moor | City | 250 |
| 11 | Goose Lake | City | 239 |
| 12 | Welton | City | 121 |
| 13 | Andover | City | 109 |
| 14 | Toronto | City | 102 |
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Clinton (Iowa) para niños
