Sac County, Iowa

Sac County: County in Iowa, United States

About

Sac County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,350 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 9,603 inhabitants. Its county seat is Sac City. The county was created 174 years ago in 1851.

Sac County locator map
Location of Sac County on Iowa map.

Quick Facts about Sac County

Population : 9,603 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Iowa (United States)
Area : 1498 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.6%
Land as percent of area : 99.4%
Named for : Sauk people
Altitude : 1,391 feet / 424 meters
Capital : Sac City
Establishment : January 01, 1851
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 16:56:10 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -7.78% (2010-2020)
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SacCityIA CountyCourthouse
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Geography

Sac County is located at 42°23'11"N 95°6'19"W (42.3862600, -95.1053900). It has 6 neighbors: Buena Vista County, Calhoun County, Carroll County, Cherokee County, Crawford County and Ida County.

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The largest city of Sac County is Sac City with a population of 2,068. Other cities include, Lake View population 1,076, Odebolt population 933, Schaller population 716 and Early population 507. See all Sac County cities & populated places.

Sac County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sac County.

City Name Population Title
Sac City 2,068 City in Iowa
Lake View 1,076 City of Iowa, USA
Odebolt 933 City in Sac County, Iowa, United States
Wall Lake 753 Township in Sac County, Iowa
Schaller 716 City in Sac County, Iowa, United States of America
Early 507 City in Sac County, Iowa, United States of America
Auburn 302 City in Sac County, Iowa, United States
Lytton 285 City in Sac County, Iowa, United States of America
Nemaha 80 City in Sac County, Iowa, United States of America

Sac County has 6 neighbours.

  • Sac City

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Sac County decreased by 7.78% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 10,350 - census
2011 10,222 -1.25% estimation process
2012 10,161 -0.6% estimation process
2013 10,030 -1.31% estimation process
2014 10,048 0.18% estimation process
2015 9,966 -0.82% estimation process
2016 9,816 -1.53% estimation process
2017 9,803 -0.13% estimation process
2018 9,705 -1.01% estimation process
2019 9,721 0.16% estimation process
2020 9,603 -1.23% estimation process

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People born in Sac County (1)

American actress (1884-1977) Beatrice Prentice was born in Sac County

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