Pottawattamie County, county in Iowa, United States of America. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 93,328 inhabitants. The county was created 176 years ago in 1848. Its county seat is Council Bluffs.
There are 13 city/town in Pottawattamie County, IA. The largest city of Pottawattamie County is Council Bluffs with a population of 62,216. Other cities include, Carter Lake population 3,793, Avoca population 1,537, Treynor population 967, Underwood population 965
Located in the southwestern corner of Iowa along the Missouri River, Pottawattamie County contains a mix of small cities and rural farm communities. Here are some of the more notable cities and towns in Pottawattamie County:
Council Bluffs is the largest city in the county and the seventh largest in Iowa, with a population of around 62,000 residents. It is located directly across the river from Omaha, Nebraska. Key attractions include the Historic General Dodge House, Lake Manawa State Park, and several casinos.
Avoca is a small town in the eastern part of the county, about 15 miles east of Council Bluffs. Around 1,600 people live in Avoca. It was established in the 1870s as a railroad town. The RV Iowa 80 Truckstop north of Avoca is a popular tourist attraction.
Carson is another small town located further south of Avoca along Highway 59. It has a population of around 600 residents. The agricultural community holds an annual Carson Rodeo Days celebration.
Oakland
Oakland is a city in the northeastern part of Pottawattamie County with around 1,500 residents. It is located along Interstate 80. Oakland was established in the 1850s and has several historic buildings and sites.
Walnut is the southernmost town in Pottawattamie County, situated along Highway 59. Around 200 people live in this tiny farming community. It holds festivals like Pioneer Days to celebrate its heritage.
In addition to these towns, Pottawattamie County includes many tiny unincorporated communities and rural farmsteads spread throughout its rolling hills and prairieland. The Missouri River valley influences much of the area's culture and history.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pottawattamie County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Avoca | City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America | 1,537 |
Carson | City in Iowa, United States | 813 |
Carter Lake | City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States | 3,793 |
Council Bluffs | The most populous city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. | 62,216 |
Crescent | Human settlement in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America | 618 |
Hancock | City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States | 196 |
Macedonia | City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States | 243 |
McClelland | City in Iowa | 155 |
Minden | City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States | 597 |
Neola | Human settlement in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America | 890 |
Treynor | Human settlement in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America | 967 |
Underwood | City in Iowa | 965 |
Walnut | Town in Iowa | 768 |