21-593: Owasa is a city in Hardin County, Iowa , United States. The population was 34 at the time of the 2020 census . Owasa was platted in 1883 or 1884. The name is derived from the Fox language , meaning "bear". Owasa is located at 42°25′55″N 93°12′19″W / 42.43194°N 93.20528°W / 42.43194; -93.20528 (42.432053, -93.205359). According to the United States Census Bureau ,
42-407: A household in the county was $ 35,429, and the median income for a family was $ 41,891. Males had a median income of $ 30,515 versus $ 21,068 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 17,537. About 5.50% of families and 8.00% of the population were below the poverty line , including 9.90% of those under age 18 and 6.20% of those age 65 or over. The population ranking of the following table
63-504: A male householder with no wife present, and 47.1% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% 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 3.44. The median age in the city was 35.3 years. 32.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of
84-450: A primary filming location for the 1996 movie Twister , starring Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 570 square miles (1,500 km ), of which 569 square miles (1,470 km ) is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km ) (0.1%) is water. The 2020 census recorded a population of 16,878 in the county, with a population density of 29.1426/sq mi (11.2520/km ). 95.71% of
105-613: Is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa . As of the 2020 census , the population was 16,878. The county seat is Eldora . The county was named in honor of Col. John J. Hardin , of Illinois , who was killed in the Mexican–American War . Hardin County was formed in 1851. It was named after Colonel John J. Hardin , who died in the Mexican–American War. In its history the county has had three courthouses. The first
126-649: Is based on the 2020 census of Hardin County. † county seat For most of its history, Hardin County has primarily supported the Republican Party in presidential elections, with only five of the party's candidates failing to win the county in the period from 1880 to 1984. The only Democrat since 1996 to win the county has been Barack Obama in 2008, winning by only 78 votes. 42°22′26″N 93°14′41″W / 42.37389°N 93.24472°W / 42.37389; -93.24472 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures
147-447: 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
168-624: The poverty line , including no under eighteens and 40.0% of those over 64. Owasa lies within the Eldora–New Providence Community School District , which formed on July 1, 1980, with the merger of the Eldora and New Providence school districts. As of 2019, it has a grade-sharing arrangement with Hubbard–Radcliffe Community School District and operates as "South Hardin Schools". Hardin County, Iowa Hardin County
189-503: The age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, and 47.1% were non-families. 35.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.89. In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.1% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
210-489: 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
231-598: The city has a total area of 0.56 square miles (1.45 km), all land. As of the census of 2020, there were 34 people, 18 households, and 12 families residing in the city. The population density was 60.4 inhabitants per square mile (23.3/km). There were 18 housing units at an average density of 32.0 per square mile (12.3/km). The racial makeup of the city was 88.2% White , 0.0% Black or African American , 0.0% Native American , 0.0% Asian , 0.0% Pacific Islander , 0.0% from other races and 11.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 5.9% of
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#1732875814972252-416: The city was 44.2% male and 55.8% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 38 people, 17 households, and 8 families living in the city. The population density was 67.3 inhabitants per square mile (26.0/km). There were 19 housing units at an average density of 33.7 per square mile (13.0/km). The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White . There were 17 households, out of which 35.3% had children under
273-453: The city. The population density was 76.8 inhabitants per square mile (29.7/km). There were 19 housing units at an average density of 33.9 per square mile (13.1/km). The racial makeup of the city was 90.7% White and 9.3% from two or more races. There were 17 households, of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.3% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 11.8% had
294-415: The county. The population density was 33 people per square mile (13 people/km ). There were 8,318 housing units at an average density of 15 units per square mile (5.8 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 97.14% White , 0.62% Black or African American , 0.13% Native American , 0.32% Asian , 0.05% Pacific Islander , 1.24% from other races , and 0.50% from two or more races. 2.42% of
315-403: The population reported being of one race. There were 8,032 housing units, of which 7,070 were occupied. The 2010 census recorded a population of 17,534 in the county, with a population density of 30.8014/sq mi (11.8925/km ). There were 8,224 housing units, of which 7,296 were occupied. As of the census of 2000, there were 18,812 people, 7,628 households, and 5,087 families residing in
336-441: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 7,628 households, out of which 29.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.10% were married couples living together, 6.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.30% were non-families. 29.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
357-448: The population. Of the 18 households, 38.9% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 11.1% were cohabitating couples, 22.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 16.7% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 33.3% of all households were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, 22.2% had someone living alone who
378-400: Was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.91. In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.70% under the age of 18, 8.40% from 18 to 24, 23.80% from 25 to 44, 22.40% from 45 to 64, and 20.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 95.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.10 males. The median income for
399-410: Was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 137.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 35,417, and the median income for a family was $ 75,938. Males had a median income of $ 26,250 versus $ 22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 17,047. There were no families and 6.5% of the population living below
420-411: Was 65 years old or older. The median age in the city was 47.0 years. 23.5% of the residents were under the age of 20; 2.9% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 17.6% were from 25 and 44; 29.4% were from 45 and 64; and 26.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female. As of the census of 2010, there were 43 people, 17 households, and 9 families living in
441-464: Was a small wood-framed building, which burned down in the 1850s. The second courthouse was a two-story building and stood on the site of the current office of the county sheriff. The third and present courthouse was constructed in 1892 and opened on September 19, 1893. The structure was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. Hardin County, along with Story County , was also
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