38-586: Sageville is a city in Dubuque County , Iowa , United States. The population was 95 at the time of the 2020 census , down from 203 in 2000. Sageville is located at 42°33′10″N 90°42′44″W / 42.552850°N 90.712160°W / 42.552850; -90.712160 (42.552850, -90.712160). According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 0.69 square miles (1.79 km), all land. As of
76-428: A female householder with no husband present, 9.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.7% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.59. The median age in the city was 45.7 years. 19.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between
114-556: 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 is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since
152-412: A household in the city was $ 29,167, and the median income for a family was $ 31,667. Males had a median income of $ 24,375 versus $ 19,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 13,700. About 8.6% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 26.3% of those under the age of eighteen and 18.2% of those 65 or over. Dubuque County, Iowa Dubuque County
190-403: A population density of 153.9940/sq mi (59.4574/km ). There were 38,951 housing units, of which 36,815 were occupied. At the 2000 census , there were 89,143 people, 33,690 households and 23,111 families residing in the county. The population density was 147 per square mile (57/km ). There were 35,505 housing units at an average density of 58 per square mile (22/km ). The racial makeup of
228-514: Is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa . As of the 2020 census , the population was 99,266, making it the eighth-most populous county in Iowa. The county seat is Dubuque . The county is named for Julien Dubuque , the first European settler of Iowa. Dubuque County comprises the Dubuque, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area . Dubuque County is named for French trader Julien Dubuque ,
266-557: Is land and 8.3 square miles (21 km ) (1.4%) is water. The county is drained by north and south forks of the Maquoketa River . The county seat is Dubuque , Iowa , which is located along the Mississippi River in the east-central portion of the county. Eastern Dubuque County is markedly different from the western portion in that its topography is very uneven. The city of Dubuque and surrounding areas adjacent to
304-532: Is now growing and flourishing. Since the 1990s, the area has become much more prosperous. Today, the county boasts record employment levels and a growing population. The surging economy can especially be seen in the West Side of the City of Dubuque, and in neighboring Peosta and Asbury. These areas have expanded so much that concerns now lie with trying to manage the growth, a sharp change from just 20 years ago. It
342-491: Is now the state of Minnesota but portions of what are now North Dakota and South Dakota . Dubuque County became part of Wisconsin Territory once it was split off from Michigan Territory on July 3, 1836. A massive reorganization and reduction of the county's size was executed on December 21, 1837, when its original area was separated into 13 named new counties and a "non-county area". The land in present day Minnesota and
380-751: Is one of Iowa's two original counties along with Des Moines County ; both were organized by the Michigan Territorial legislature in 1834. In 2021, the Dubuque County Minutemen baseball team advanced to the American Legion World Series semi-finals, the first team from Iowa to advance that far since Cedar Rapids, IA in 1975. Dubuque County is governed by a three-member Board of Supervisors elected at large . Current supervisors include Ann McDonough, Wayne Kenniker and Harley Pothoff (chairperson). They meet
418-487: The Dubuque Packing Company , unemployment soared. In one month of 1982, Dubuque County had 23% unemployment, the highest in the nation. The county experienced huge population losses during this time, as workers left the area. It would not fully recover from this until the late 1990s, when the economy diversified, shifting away from manufacturing, and toward various service-related establishments. The county
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#1732800737279456-518: The census of 2020, there were 95 people, 37 households, and 27 families residing in the city. The population density was 113.5 inhabitants per square mile (43.8/km). There were 44 housing units at an average density of 52.6 per square mile (20.3/km). The racial makeup of the city was 88.4% White , 0.0% Black or African American , 0.0% Native American , 1.1% Asian , 0.0% Pacific Islander , 0.0% from other races and 10.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 2.1% of
494-403: The election for U.S. House of Representatives for Iowa's 1st congressional district . Tertiary education: K-12 school districts include: As of 2022 , Dubuque County has a large percentage of Catholic residents. Dubuque County is divided into eighteen townships : Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures the average income earned per person in
532-451: 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 a country's standard of living . When used to compare income levels of different countries, it
570-633: The 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the Dubuque County Courthouse . The current county attorney is Scott Nelson, who succeeded C.J. May in 2023. The current county auditor is Kevin Dragotto, who succeeded Denise Dolan in 2021. The current county treasurer is Michael Clasen, who succeeded Eric Steirman in 2022 The county sheriff's office provides law enforcement services for unincorporated areas of Dubuque County, as well as providing courthouse security, operating
608-401: The City of Dubuque, and Cottingham & Butler. Dubuque County has, in recent years, enjoyed job growth, low unemployment, and the rapid expansion of business and commerce. Alongside these positives, the county is beginning to see a growing population, as well. Up from a recent low of 86,403 in 1990, the population is now about 97,000 and growing. This can be seen especially in the West Side of
646-422: The City of Dubuque, and in nearby Asbury and Peosta. This fact is especially significant, considering that all of the counties surrounding Dubuque County have fewer people now than they did in 1900, with the exception of Grant County, Wisconsin. Dubuque County was historically Democratic and supported every Democratic Party Presidential candidate from John F. Kennedy to Barack Obama , with President Obama winning
684-624: The Dakotas was transferred to the newly created Fayette County in this action. Dubuque County became a part of Iowa Territory upon its creation on July 4, 1838. In 1858, Saint Francis Catholic Church was established in Dubuque County. In the 1980s, the farm crisis set in, and devastated large sections of the Midwest, including Dubuque County. Since the area was heavily dependent on agriculture-related industries like Deere and Company and
722-466: The Mississippi River have many steep hills, bluffs, and ravines. Also, the eastern portion is more heavily wooded than the west, which is mostly rolling farmland. Dubuque County is widely known for its impressive bluffs along the Mississippi River, which run along the entire length of the county's riverbanks. These form part of Iowa's Coulee Region , otherwise known as the Driftless Area. During
760-725: The Sixth Legislative Assembly of Michigan Territory held in September 1834, the Iowa District was divided into two counties by running a line due west from the lower end of Rock Island in the Mississippi River . The territory north of this line (which started just south of the present-day Davenport ) was named Dubuque County, and all south of it was Demoine County [sic] . Thus, at that time Dubuque County nominally included not only much of what
798-400: The age of 18 living with them, 56.80% were married couples living together, 8.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.40% were non-families. 26.70% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.07. 25.60% of the population were under
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#1732800737279836-443: The age of 18, 10.20% from 18 to 24, 27.20% from 25 to 44, 22.30% from 45 to 64, and 14.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.30 males. The median household income was $ 39,582 and the median family income was $ 48,742. Males had a median income of $ 31,977 versus $ 22,309 for females. The per capita income for
874-462: The ages of 18 and 24; 20.5% were from 25 to 44; 35.3% were from 45 to 64; and 16.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.3% male and 46.7% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 203 people, 85 households, and 54 families living in the city. The population density was 324.5 inhabitants per square mile (125.3/km). There were 95 housing units at an average density of 151.8 per square mile (58.6/km). The racial makeup of
912-514: The city was 96.55% White , 0.99% African American , 0.49% Asian , 1.48% from other races , and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.97% of the population. There were 85 households, out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.4% had someone living alone who
950-457: The city. The population density was 176.8 inhabitants per square mile (68.3/km). There were 57 housing units at an average density of 82.6 per square mile (31.9/km). The racial makeup of the city was 99.2% White and 0.8% Native American . Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population. There were 55 households, of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 9.1% had
988-516: The county by over 20 points in 2008. In 2016, it was narrowly won by Donald Trump , who became the first Republican to win the county since President Eisenhower in 1956. Trump won the county again in 2020, by a larger margin. In the 2022 elections , the county continued to trend rightward, with Republican governor Kim Reynolds winning reelection by a margin of over 16 points. The county additionally voted for Republican Chuck Grassley in U.S. Senate election and for Republican Ashley Hinson in
1026-667: The county jail, and performing civil procedures. The Sheriff's Department is located at the Dubuque City/County Law Enforcement Center. The department shares facilities and other resources with the Dubuque Police Department . The county borders on Illinois and Wisconsin , and is bounded on the northeast by the Mississippi River . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 617 square miles (1,600 km ), of which 608 square miles (1,570 km )
1064-401: The county was $ 19,600. About 4.90% of families and 7.80% of the population were below the poverty line , including 7.80% of those under age 18 and 11.00% of those age 65 or over. Historically, Dubuque County's economy was driven by heavy industry, including, among others, Deere and Company , and the now-defunct Dubuque Packing Company . However, within the last 20 years, and especially within
1102-506: The county was 97.07% White , 0.86% Black or African American , 0.15% Native American , 0.58% Asian , 0.09% Pacific Islander , 0.50% from other races , and 0.76% from two or more races. 1.19% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 2005 estimates by the census indicated that Dubuque had a population that identified itself as being 95.5% non-Hispanic white, 1.3% African American, 0.7% Asian and 1.5% Latino. There were 33,690 households, of which 33.10% had children under
1140-408: The county: The City of Dubuque and other towns in the county also operate public park systems of their own. (see Parks in Dubuque , Iowa ) The 2020 census recorded a population of 99,266 in the county, with a population density of 160.6862/sq mi (62.04130/km ). There were 42,630 housing units of which 39,891 were occupied. The 2010 census recorded a population of 93,653 in the county, with
1178-492: The first European settler of Iowa, and an early lead mining pioneer in what is now Dubuque County. Dubuque was French Canadian , and had (by most accounts) a friendly relationship with the local Meskwaki people. He and other early pioneers established a lucrative mining and trading industry in the area. When lead deposits began becoming exhausted, the pioneers developed boat building, lumber yards, milling, brewing, and machinery manufacturing to take its place. The city of Dubuque
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1216-493: The last 10 years, the economy has diversified a great deal. Now, alongside manufacturing, which still employs thousands of workers, many county residents work in the tourism/gaming, health care, education, publishing, and financial service sectors. The county's economy is largely centered around business and industry within the City of Dubuque. With the exception of industrial areas in Cascade, Dyersville, and Peosta, almost all of
1254-480: The last ice age, much of the Mississippi Valley near Dubuque County was bypassed by glacial flows, which flattened the surrounding land in eastern Illinois, Wisconsin, and western Iowa, leaving the Driftless Area unusually rugged. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources administers 3 park and preserve areas in the county: The Dubuque County Conservation Board administers 11 park and recreation areas in
1292-447: The population. Of the 37 households, 32.4% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 2.7% were cohabitating couples, 10.8% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 27.0% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 27.0% of all households were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, 16.2% had someone living alone who
1330-570: The rest of the county is rural and agriculturally driven. Some of the key industries in Dubuque County include: Deere and Company, Eagle Window & Door Co., Flexsteel Industries, Mi-T-M Corp., A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co., Klauer Mfg., Georgia-Pacific , and Swiss Valley Farms, among others. Besides industry, large numbers of people work for the Dubuque Community School District , Mercy Medical Center - Dubuque , Medical Associates , Finley Hospital , Prudential Financial ,
1368-450: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.00. In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 12.8% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 44, 15.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males. The median income for
1406-413: Was 65 years old or older. The median age in the city was 48.8 years. 20.0% of the residents were under the age of 20; 2.1% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 and 44; 28.4% were from 45 and 64; and 23.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 56.8% male and 43.2% female. As of the census of 2010, there were 122 people, 55 households, and 37 families living in
1444-489: Was chartered in 1833 as the first city in Iowa. The establishment of the City of Dubuque in 1833 led to large-scale settlement of the surrounding area. This was greatly encouraged by the Roman Catholic Church, which sent priests, bishops, and nuns to establish churches in the unpopulated countryside. Primarily, Irish and German (many of whom were Catholic) immigrants came to the region. At an extra session of
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