Muscatine County, Iowa
Muscatine County: County in Iowa, United States
About
Muscatine County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 42,745 and a population density of 37 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 42,394 inhabitants. Its county seat is Muscatine. The county was created 187 years ago in 1836.
Quick Facts about Muscatine County
| Population : | 42,394 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| Area : | 1163 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 2.6% |
| Land as percent of area : | 97.4% |
| Altitude : | 653 feet / 199 meters |
| Capital : | Muscatine |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1836 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:26:42 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 36 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.83% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Muscatine County is located at 41°29'2"N 91°6'46"W (41.4839200, -91.1127600). It has 3 neighbors: Johnson County, Louisa County and Rock Island County.
Muscatine County map
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The largest city of Muscatine County is Muscatine with a population of 23,523. Other cities include, West Liberty population 3,734, Wilton population 2,800, Conesville population 427 and Atalissa population 302. See all Muscatine County cities & populated places.
Muscatine County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Muscatine County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Muscatine | 23,523 | City in and county seat of Muscatine County, Iowa |
| West Liberty | 3,734 | City in Morgan County, Kentucky |
| Wilton | 2,800 | City in Muscatine County, Iowa |
| Fruitland | 966 | Township in Muscatine County, Iowa |
| Conesville | 427 | City in Muscatine County, Iowa |
| Nichols | 358 | Town in Muscatine County, Iowa, United States |
| Atalissa | 302 | City in Muscatine County, Iowa |
| Stockton | 189 | City in Muscatine County, Iowa |
- Official Website
Official website of Muscatine County
Muscatine County has 3 neighbours.
- Johnson County county in Iowa, United States
- Louisa County county in Iowa, United States
- Rock Island County county in Illinois, United States
- Muscatine
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Muscatine County decreased by 0.83% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1900 | 28,242 | - | estimation process |
| 1910 | 29,505 | 4.28% | estimation process |
| 2010 | 42,745 | 30.97% | census |
| 2011 | 42,842 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 42,916 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 43,010 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 43,028 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 43,068 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 42,968 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 42,872 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 42,874 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 42,664 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 42,394 | -0.64% | estimation process |
People born in Muscatine County (1)
American politician Albert J. Goddard was born in Muscatine County
Iowa Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 820,445 | A city located in the state of Iowa. |
| Polk County | 494,281 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Linn County | 227,854 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Des Moines | 212,312 | The capital of Iowa. |
| Scott County | 173,216 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Johnson County | 153,740 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Cedar Rapids | 134,027 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Black Hawk County | 130,786 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Woodbury County | 103,138 | County in Iowa, United States of America |
| Davenport | 101,799 | The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa. |
| Story County | 98,237 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Dubuque County | 97,590 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Dallas County | 96,963 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Pottawattamie County | 93,328 | County in Iowa, United States of America |
| Sioux City | 82,651 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Iowa City | 75,130 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa. |
