Black Hawk County, Iowa
Black Hawk County: County in Iowa, United States
About
Black Hawk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 131,090 and a population density of 89 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 130,786 inhabitants. Its county seat is Waterloo. The county was created 182 years ago in 1842.
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Quick Facts about Black Hawk County
Population : | 130,786 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Iowa (United States) |
Area : | 1481 km2 |
Official name : | Black Hawk County |
Water as percent of area : | 1.2% |
Land as percent of area : | 98.8% |
Named for : | Black Hawk |
Altitude : | 843 feet / 257 meters |
Capital : | Waterloo |
Establishment : | January 01, 1843 |
Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
Local time : | 2/17/2025 - 6:23:30 PM |
Density : | 88 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -0.23% (2010-2020) |
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Geography
Black Hawk County is located at 42°28'12"N 92°18'32"W (42.4701000, -92.3088200). It has 6 neighbors: Benton County, Bremer County, Buchanan County, Butler County, Grundy County and Tama County.
Black Hawk County map
The largest city of Black Hawk County is Waterloo with a population of 67,292. Other cities include, Cedar Falls population 40,231, Evansdale population 4,734, Hudson population 2,473 and La Porte City population 2,240. See all Black Hawk County cities & populated places.
Black Hawk County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Black Hawk County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Waterloo | 67,292 | The most populous city in Black Hawk County, Iowa. |
Cedar Falls | 40,231 | The largest city in Black Hawk County, Iowa. |
Evansdale | 4,734 | City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America |
Hudson | 2,473 | City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States |
La Porte City | 2,240 | City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America |
Elk Run Heights | 1,135 | City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America |
Dunkerton | 851 | City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America |
Raymond | 788 | City in Iowa |
Gilbertville | 725 | City in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States of America. |
- Official Website
Official website of Black Hawk County
Black Hawk County has 6 neighbours.
- Benton County county in Iowa, United States
- Bremer County county in Iowa, United States
- Buchanan County county in Iowa, United States
- Butler County county in Iowa, United States of America
- Grundy County county in Iowa, United States
- Tama County county in Iowa, United States
- Waterloo
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Black Hawk County decreased by 0.23% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2000 | 128,013 | - | estimation process |
2010 | 131,090 | 2.35% | census |
2011 | 131,584 | 0.38% | estimation process |
2012 | 131,878 | 0.22% | estimation process |
2013 | 132,933 | 0.79% | estimation process |
2014 | 133,390 | 0.34% | estimation process |
2015 | 133,701 | 0.23% | estimation process |
2016 | 133,077 | -0.47% | estimation process |
2017 | 132,238 | -0.63% | estimation process |
2018 | 131,723 | -0.39% | estimation process |
2019 | 131,228 | -0.38% | estimation process |
2020 | 130,786 | -0.34% | estimation process |
People born in Black Hawk County (1)
American tennis player Wilfred Blatherwick was born in Black Hawk County
Iowa Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
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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. |
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. |
Ankeny | 70,068 | The most populous city in Polk County, Iowa. |