Clarke County, Iowa
Clarke County: County in Iowa, United States
About
Clarke County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,286 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 9,353 inhabitants. Its county seat is Osceola. The county was created 179 years ago in 1845.
Quick Facts about Clarke County
| Population : | 9,353 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| Different from : | Clarke County, Clarke County, Clarke County, Clarke County |
| Area : | 1118 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.9% |
| Named for : | James Clarke |
| Capital : | Osceola |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1846 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:39:21 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.72% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Clarke County is located at 41°1'45"N 93°47'7"W (41.0290300, -93.7851600). It has 2 neighbors: Decatur County and Warren County.
Clarke County map
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The largest city of Clarke County is Osceola with a population of 5,285. Other cities include, Murray population 681 and Woodburn population 189. See all Clarke County cities & populated places.
Clarke County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clarke County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Osceola | 5,285 | City in Clarke County, Iowa, United States |
| Murray | 681 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Woodburn | 189 | City in Iowa, USA |
- Official Website
Official website of Clarke County
Clarke County has 2 neighbours.
- Decatur County county in Iowa, United States
- Warren County county in Iowa, United States
- Osceola
Demographics
The population of Clarke County increased by 0.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,286 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,317 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,341 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,245 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,196 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,219 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,288 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,396 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,502 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,395 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,353 | -0.45% | estimation process |
People born in Clarke County (1)
Richard Ramsey was born in Clarke County
Other places with the same name (5)
- Clarke County , Georgia county in Alabama, United States with a population of 127,795 people.
- Clarke County , Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 23,291 people.
- Clarke County , Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 15,299 people.
- Clarke County , Virginia county in Virginia, United States with a population of 14,622 people.
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. |
