Tama County, Iowa
Tama County: County in Iowa, United States
About
Tama County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,767 and a population density of 9 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 16,801 inhabitants. Its county seat is Toledo. The county was created 182 years ago in 1842.
Quick Facts about Tama County
| Population : | 16,801 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| Area : | 1871 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.9% |
| Named for : | Taimah |
| Altitude : | 1,027 feet / 313 meters |
| Capital : | Toledo |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1843 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 16:39:49 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.75% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Tama County is located at 42°4'47"N 92°31'57"W (42.0798100, -92.5325400). It has 2 neighbors: Black Hawk County and Poweshiek County.
Tama County map
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The largest city of Tama County is Tama with a population of 2,723. Other cities include, Toledo population 2,125, Traer population 1,585, Gladbrook population 857 and Garwin population 490. See all Tama County cities & populated places.
Tama County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tama County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tama | 2,723 | City in Tokyo, Japan |
| Toledo | 2,125 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Traer | 1,585 | City in Tama County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Dysart | 1,311 | Former town, now a suburb of Kirkcaldy, Scotland |
| Gladbrook | 857 | City in Tama County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Garwin | 490 | City in Tama County, Iowa, United States |
| Chelsea | 246 | City in Iowa, US |
| Montour | 242 | Human settlement in Tama County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Clutier | 203 | Human settlement in Tama County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Elberon | 188 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Vining | 49 | Human settlement in Tama County, Iowa, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Tama County
Tama County has 2 neighbours.
- Black Hawk County county in Iowa, United States
- Poweshiek County county in Iowa, United States
- Toledo
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Tama County decreased by 5.75% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 17,767 | - | census |
| 2011 | 17,614 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 17,501 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 17,430 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 17,309 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 17,217 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 17,192 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,029 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,869 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,854 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,801 | -0.32% | estimation process |
People born in Tama County (2)
People born in Tama County, including cinematographer and film director Fred Jackman, football and basketball coach J. Russell Townsend, .
List
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. |
