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13-533: The district had territory in Crawford , Ida and Woodbury counties. The district was established on July 1, 1994, as a merger of the former Battle Creek and Ida Grove school districts. The former Odebolt–Arthur Community School District and the Battle Creek–Ida Grove district, in 2009, started a "grade sharing" in which the districts sent their children to the same high school and shared personnel. There

26-480: A female householder with no husband present, and 30.30% were non-families. 26.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.03. In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.50% under the age of 18, 8.10% from 18 to 24, 25.70% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 17.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

39-481: A population of 17,096 in the county, with a population density of 23.944/sq mi (9.245/km ). There were 6,943 housing units, of which 6,413 were occupied. As of the census of 2000, there were 16,942 people, 6,441 households, and 4,489 families residing in the county. The population density was 24 people per square mile (9.3 people/km ). There were 6,958 housing units at an average density of 10 units per square mile (3.9 units/km ). The racial makeup of

52-447: Is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure

65-668: The 2020 census , the population was 16,525. Its county seat is Denison . The county was named for William Harris Crawford , U.S. senator from Georgia and United States Secretary of the Treasury . In January 1851, the Iowa Legislature authorized the creation of 50 additional counties in the state. Due to its lack of inhabitants, the designated Crawford County area was attached to Shelby County for purposes of revenue, taxation, and judicial matters. In 1855 there were sufficient settlers, who petitioned for separation from Shelby. This

78-523: The US Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 715 square miles (1,850 km ), of which 714 square miles (1,850 km ) is land and 0.8 square miles (2.1 km ) (0.1%) is water. The 2020 census recorded a population of 16,525 in the county, with a population density of 23.1349/sq mi (8.93244/km ). 89.34% of the population reported being of one race. There were 6,855 housing units of which 6,255 were occupied. The 2010 census recorded

91-745: The poverty line , including 12.70% of those under age 18 and 5.60% of those age 65 or over. The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Crawford County. † county seat Like most of western Iowa, Crawford County leans toward the Republican Party. However, although it gave two-thirds of its vote to Donald Trump in both 2016 and 2020, it supported Democrat Barack Obama in 2008. School districts include: Former school districts: 42°02′14″N 95°22′43″W  /  42.03722°N 95.37861°W  / 42.03722; -95.37861 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures

104-489: The average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries

117-417: The county was 93.10% White , 0.76% Black or African American , 0.28% Native American , 0.49% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 4.59% from other races , and 0.77% from two or more races. 8.75% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 6,441 households, out of which 31.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.50% were married couples living together, 7.00% had

130-416: The registered voters, with 84% voting in favor. In order to pass the district merger, both districts each had to have one more vote than 50% in favor. By 2018 the merger was approved. The merger took effect July 1 of that year. At one point the elementary levels were consolidated to Ida Grove. Crawford County, Iowa Crawford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa . As of

143-415: Was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 100.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.80 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 33,922, and the median income for a family was $ 40,231. Males had a median income of $ 28,696 versus $ 19,798 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 15,851. About 6.90% of families and 11.10% of the population were below

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156-540: Was a previous attempt to merge the districts in fall 2016, but voters from Odebolt–Arthur voted it down out of fear that their school would close. There were tensions between the Odebolt–Arthur and Battle Creek–Ida Grove communities. 425 voters of 757 in Odebolt-Arthur, or 57% of that district, voted it down, with 55% of the Odebolt-Arthur voters participating. In Battle Creek-ida Grove, 790 people voted, making up 24% of

169-469: Was granted, and a county governing structure was established. The county as then designated did not include its present western townships. In 1865, four eastern townships of Monona County were separated from that county and incorporated into Crawford County's boundary. After several adjustments and reorganizations, the present arrangement of Crawford County townships was completed in June 1872. According to

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