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Jefferson County is a county located in the state of Iowa. As of 2000, the population is 16,181. Its county seat is Fairfield,
Iowa.
Adjacent counties
Keokuk County (northwest)
Washington County (northeast)
Henry County (east)
Van Buren County (south)
Wapello County (west)
Demographics
The following info will be useful for Christian dating - there are 16,181 people, 6,649 households, and 4,281 families residing in the county. The population density is 14/km˛ (37/mi˛). There are 7,241 housing units at an average density of 6/km˛ (17/mi˛).
Christian singles may wish to note the racial composition of the county is 96.02% White, 0.64% Black or African American, 0.17% Native American, 1.70% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. 1.84% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 6,649 households out of which 31.10% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.10% are married couples living together, 8.00% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.60% are non-families. 30.40% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.70% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.34 and the average family size is 2.93.
In the county the Christian singles may wish to key in on these stats where the pop. is spread
out with 24.40% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 24.40% from 25 to 44, 29.80% from 45 to 64, and 13.80% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 95.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $33,851, and the median income for a family is $43,819. Males have a median income of $32,066 versus $22,479 for females. The per capita income for the county is $19,579. 10.90% of the population and 7.40% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.40% of those under the age of 18 and 9.00% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
Batavia
Fairfield
Libertyville
Lockridge
Packwood
Pleasant Plain
Vedic City
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