Harrison County, Iowa facts for kids
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Harrison County
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Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| Founded | 1851 |
| Named for | William Henry Harrison |
| Seat | Logan |
| Largest city | Missouri Valley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 702 sq mi (1,820 km2) |
| • Land | 697 sq mi (1,810 km2) |
| • Water | 4.8 sq mi (12 km2) 0.7% |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 14,582 |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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14,670  |
| • Density | 20.772/sq mi (8.020/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 4th |
Harrison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,582. The county seat is Logan. The county was formed in 1851. It was named for the ninth US President William Henry Harrison. Harrison County is included in the Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Contents
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 702 square miles (1,820 km2), of which 697 square miles (1,810 km2) is land and 4.8 square miles (12 km2) (0.7%) is water.
Major highways
Interstate 29
U.S. Highway 30
Iowa Highway 37
Iowa Highway 44
Iowa Highway 127
Iowa Highway 183
Iowa Highway 191
Adjacent counties
- Monona County (north)
- Crawford County (northeast)
- Shelby County (east)
- Pottawattamie County (south)
- Washington County, Nebraska (southwest)
- Burt County, Nebraska (northwest)
National protected area
- DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge (part)
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 3,621 | — | |
| 1870 | 8,931 | 146.6% | |
| 1880 | 16,649 | 86.4% | |
| 1890 | 21,356 | 28.3% | |
| 1900 | 25,597 | 19.9% | |
| 1910 | 23,162 | −9.5% | |
| 1920 | 24,488 | 5.7% | |
| 1930 | 24,897 | 1.7% | |
| 1940 | 22,767 | −8.6% | |
| 1950 | 19,560 | −14.1% | |
| 1960 | 17,600 | −10.0% | |
| 1970 | 16,240 | −7.7% | |
| 1980 | 16,348 | 0.7% | |
| 1990 | 14,730 | −9.9% | |
| 2000 | 15,666 | 6.4% | |
| 2010 | 14,928 | −4.7% | |
| 2020 | 14,582 | −2.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 14,670 | −1.7% | |
| 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 14,582 in the county, with a population density of 20.7512/sq mi (8.0121/km2). 96.78% of the population reported being of one race. 93.46% were non-Hispanic White, 0.19% were Black, 2.01% were Hispanic, 0.20% were Native American, 0.34% were Asian, 0.02% were Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and 3.78% were some other race or more than one race. There were 6,665 housing units, of which 5,951 were occupied.
2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 14,928 in the county, with a population density of 21.4261/sq mi (8.2727/km2). There were 6,731 housing units, of which 5,987 were occupied.
Communities
Cities
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Unincorporated communities
Source:
Townships
- Allen
- Boyer
- Calhoun
- Cass
- Cincinnati
- Clay
- Douglas
- Harrison
- Jackson
- Jefferson
- La Grange
- Lincoln
- Little Sioux
- Magnolia
- Morgan
- Raglan
- St. Johns
- Taylor
- Union
- Washington
Census Designated Places and Unincorporated Towns
Source:
- California Junction
- River Sioux
- Orson
- Yorkshire
- Beebeetown
Population ranking
The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Harrison County.
† county seat
| Rank | City/Town/etc. | Municipal type | Population (2020 Census) |
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| 1 | Missouri Valley | City | 2,678 |
| 2 | Woodbine | City | 1,625 |
| 3 | † Logan | City | 1,397 |
| 4 | Dunlap (partially in Crawford County) | City | 1,038 (1,038 total) |
| 5 | Mondamin | City | 339 |
| 6 | Persia | City | 297 |
| 7 | Modale | City | 273 |
| 8 | Pisgah | City | 249 |
| 9 | Magnolia | City | 190 |
| 10 | Little Sioux | City | 166 |
| 11 | California Junction | CDP | 74 |
| 12 | River Sioux | CDP | 42 |
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Harrison (Iowa) para niños
