13-619: The Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Iowa and Other States , commonly known as the Iowa Synod , was founded on August 24, 1854, at St. Sebald in Clayton County, Iowa . It adopted a constitution and its name ( German : Deutsche evangelisch-lutherische Synode von Iowa ), in 1864. The synod was the result of disagreements, in Saginaw, Michigan , against the Missouri Synod that had arisen with some of
26-439: A household in the county was $ 34,068, and the median income for a family was $ 40,199. Males had a median income of $ 27,165 versus $ 19,644 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 16,930. About 5.70% of families and 8.60% of the population were below the poverty line , including 9.60% of those under age 18 and 9.40% of those age 65 or over. Clayton County is divided into these townships : The population ranking of
39-429: 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 a country's standard of living . When used to compare income levels of different countries, it is usually expressed using a commonly used international currency, such as the euro or United States dollar . It
52-575: 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 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
65-576: Is water. It is the fifth-largest county in Iowa by area. Clayton County is part of the Driftless Area , a region that completely missed being ice-covered during the last ice age . Streams have deeply carved valleys, while the Mississippi River has spectacular bluffs. The 2020 census recorded a population of 17,043 in the county, with a population density of 21.5323/sq mi (8.31366/km ). 97.51% of
78-693: The American Lutheran Church (ALC). The latter body, after further mergers, became part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in 1988. In 1929, just before its merger into the ALC, the Iowa Synod had 637 pastors, 932 congregations, and 150,683 members. Clayton County, Iowa Clayton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa . As of the 2020 census , the population
91-502: The census of 2000, there were 18,678 people, about 7,500 households, and 1 family residing in the county. The population density was 24 people per square mile (9.3 people/km ). There were 8,620 housing units at an average density of 11 units per square mile (4.2 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 98.93% White , 0.14% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. 0.76% of
104-435: The following table is based on the 2020 census of Clayton County. † county seat 42°50′37″N 91°20′36″W / 42.84361°N 91.34333°W / 42.84361; -91.34333 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures the average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income
117-658: The pastors sent to America by Johann Konrad Wilhelm Löhe . Some of these pastors joined the Missouri Synod, while pastors Georg M. Grossmann and Johannes Deindoerfer and a small group moved to Iowa. Most of the congregations of the First Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Texas joined the Iowa Synod as its Texas District in 1896. In 1930, the Iowa Synod merged with the Ohio Synod and the Buffalo Synod to form
130-520: The population reported being of one race. 93.21% were non-Hispanic White, 0.93% were Black, 2.01% were Hispanic, 0.25% were Native American, 0.28% were Asian, 0.04% were Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and 3.29% were some other race or more than one race. There were 8,758 housing units, of which 7,315 were occupied. The 2010 census recorded a population of 18,130 in the county, with a population density of 23.272/sq mi (8.985/km ). There were 8,999 housing units, of which 7,599 were occupied. As of
143-437: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 7,375 households, out of which 30.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.70% were married couples living together, 6.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.40% were non-families. 26.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
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#1732843961084156-430: Was 17,043. Its county seat is Elkader . The county was established in 1837 and was named in honor of John M. Clayton , United States Senator from Delaware and later Secretary of State under President Zachary Taylor . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 793 square miles (2,050 km ), of which 779 square miles (2,020 km ) is land and 14 square miles (36 km ) (1.8%)
169-401: Was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.98. In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.40% under the age of 18, 6.50% from 18 to 24, 26.00% from 25 to 44, 23.60% from 45 to 64, and 18.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.50 males. The median income for
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