Dickinson County | |
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 Location within the U.S. state ofIowa | |
 Iowa's location within theU.S. | |
| Coordinates:43°22′33″N95°08′59″W / 43.375833333333°N 95.149722222222°W /43.375833333333; -95.149722222222 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| Founded | 1857 |
| Named after | Daniel S. Dickinson |
| Seat | Spirit Lake |
| Largest city | Spirit Lake |
| Area | |
• Total | 404 sq mi (1,050 km2) |
| • Land | 381 sq mi (990 km2) |
| • Water | 23 sq mi (60 km2) 5.8% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 17,703 |
| • Density | 44/sq mi (17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 4th |
| Website | dickinsoncountyiowa |
Dickinson County is acounty located in theU.S. state ofIowa. As of the2020 census, the population was 17,703.[1] Thecounty seat isSpirit Lake.[2] The county was organized in 1857 and is named in honor ofDaniel S. Dickinson,[3] aU.S. Senator forNew York.
Dickinson County comprises the Spirit Lake, IAMicropolitan Statistical Area.
According to theU.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 404 square miles (1,050 km2), of which 381 square miles (990 km2) is land and 23 square miles (60 km2) (5.8%) is water.[4] It is the smallest county by land area in Iowa, and the fifth-smallest by total area.
A region known as theIowa Great Lakes is in Dickinson County, making it a popular vacation destination for Iowans, and explaining the recent highpopulation growth in the area. The lakes includeWest Okoboji Lake,East Okoboji Lake, andSpirit Lake.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 180 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,389 | 671.7% | |
| 1880 | 1,901 | 36.9% | |
| 1890 | 4,328 | 127.7% | |
| 1900 | 7,995 | 84.7% | |
| 1910 | 8,137 | 1.8% | |
| 1920 | 10,241 | 25.9% | |
| 1930 | 10,982 | 7.2% | |
| 1940 | 12,185 | 11.0% | |
| 1950 | 12,756 | 4.7% | |
| 1960 | 12,574 | −1.4% | |
| 1970 | 12,565 | −0.1% | |
| 1980 | 15,629 | 24.4% | |
| 1990 | 14,909 | −4.6% | |
| 2000 | 16,424 | 10.2% | |
| 2010 | 16,667 | 1.5% | |
| 2020 | 17,703 | 6.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 18,056 | [5] | 2.0% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] 1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8] 1990-2000[9] 2010-2018[10] | |||
The 2020 census recorded a population of 17,703 in the county, with a population density of43.6672/sq mi (16.8600/km2). 96.84% of the population reported being of one race. 92.71% were non-Hispanic White, 0.45% were Black, 2.29% were Hispanic, 0.12% were Native American, 0.46% were Asian, 0.01% were Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 3.96% were some other race or more than one race. There were 13,691 housing units of which 7,976 were occupied.[1]
The 2010 census recorded a population of 16,667 in the county, with a population density of43.7385/sq mi (16.8875/km2). There were 12,849 housing units, of which 7,554 were occupied.[11]
As of thecensus[12] of 2000, there were 16,424 people, 7,103 households, and 4,759 families residing in the county. The population density was 43 inhabitants per square mile (17/km2). There were 11,375 housing units at an average density of 30 per square mile (12/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.90%White, 0.18%Black orAfrican American, 0.21%Native American, 0.18%Asian, 0.01%Pacific Islander, 0.10% fromother races, and 0.43% from two or more races. 0.66% of the population wereHispanic orLatino of any race.
There were 7,103 households, out of which 26.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.80% weremarried couples living together, 6.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.00% were non-families. 28.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.78.
In the county, the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $39,020, and the median income for a family was $47,739. Males had a median income of $30,523 versus $22,131 for females. Theper capita income for the county was $21,929. 6.00% of the population and 4.20% of families were below thepoverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty 5.90% of those under the age of 18 and 7.00% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
Dickinson County is divided into twelvetownships:
The population ranking of the following table is based on the2020 census of Dickinson County.[1]†county seat
| Rank | City/Town/etc. | Municipal type | Population (2020 Census) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | †Spirit Lake | City | 5,439 |
| 2 | Milford | City | 3,321 |
| 3 | Lake Park | City | 1,167 |
| 4 | Arnolds Park | City | 1,110 |
| 5 | Okoboji | City | 768 |
| 6 | Orleans | City | 521 |
| 7 | Wahpeton | City | 345 |
| 8 | Terril | City | 334 |
| 9 | West Okoboji | City | 308 |
| 10 | Superior | City | 132 |
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
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| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2024 | 7,775 | 69.21% | 3,297 | 29.35% | 162 | 1.44% |
| 2020 | 7,438 | 66.15% | 3,661 | 32.56% | 145 | 1.29% |
| 2016 | 6,753 | 65.22% | 3,056 | 29.52% | 545 | 5.26% |
| 2012 | 5,912 | 58.19% | 4,095 | 40.31% | 152 | 1.50% |
| 2008 | 5,162 | 52.10% | 4,625 | 46.68% | 120 | 1.21% |
| 2004 | 5,337 | 55.87% | 4,140 | 43.34% | 76 | 0.80% |
| 2000 | 4,225 | 52.03% | 3,660 | 45.07% | 236 | 2.91% |
| 1996 | 3,129 | 40.92% | 3,562 | 46.59% | 955 | 12.49% |
| 1992 | 3,196 | 38.49% | 3,106 | 37.40% | 2,002 | 24.11% |
| 1988 | 3,678 | 51.80% | 3,342 | 47.06% | 81 | 1.14% |
| 1984 | 4,064 | 56.68% | 3,025 | 42.19% | 81 | 1.13% |
| 1980 | 4,028 | 54.13% | 2,620 | 35.21% | 794 | 10.67% |
| 1976 | 3,795 | 54.14% | 3,074 | 43.85% | 141 | 2.01% |
| 1972 | 3,739 | 58.60% | 2,373 | 37.19% | 269 | 4.22% |
| 1968 | 3,472 | 56.45% | 2,286 | 37.16% | 393 | 6.39% |
| 1964 | 2,443 | 41.14% | 3,490 | 58.77% | 5 | 0.08% |
| 1960 | 3,575 | 56.99% | 2,696 | 42.98% | 2 | 0.03% |
| 1956 | 3,641 | 59.14% | 2,498 | 40.57% | 18 | 0.29% |
| 1952 | 4,401 | 71.05% | 1,748 | 28.22% | 45 | 0.73% |
| 1948 | 2,304 | 48.34% | 2,324 | 48.76% | 138 | 2.90% |
| 1944 | 2,133 | 46.10% | 2,473 | 53.45% | 21 | 0.45% |
| 1940 | 2,736 | 47.65% | 2,985 | 51.99% | 21 | 0.37% |
| 1936 | 2,322 | 40.10% | 3,399 | 58.69% | 70 | 1.21% |
| 1932 | 2,074 | 44.07% | 2,500 | 53.12% | 132 | 2.80% |
| 1928 | 3,045 | 70.57% | 1,251 | 28.99% | 19 | 0.44% |
| 1924 | 2,967 | 66.18% | 435 | 9.70% | 1,081 | 24.11% |
| 1920 | 3,298 | 80.42% | 760 | 18.53% | 43 | 1.05% |
| 1916 | 1,249 | 57.24% | 893 | 40.93% | 40 | 1.83% |
| 1912 | 457 | 24.54% | 502 | 26.96% | 903 | 48.50% |
| 1908 | 1,109 | 66.57% | 503 | 30.19% | 54 | 3.24% |
| 1904 | 1,320 | 78.01% | 312 | 18.44% | 60 | 3.55% |
| 1900 | 1,352 | 73.16% | 445 | 24.08% | 51 | 2.76% |
| 1896 | 1,131 | 67.36% | 517 | 30.79% | 31 | 1.85% |
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