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Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area
The Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of three counties in Iowa, anchored by the city of Cedar Rapids. As of the 2010 census, the MSA had a population of 257,940, and a 2013 population estimate of 262,421. The Cedar Rapids MSA is part of a Combined Statistical Area (CSA) with the Iowa City MSA. The area is marketed regionally as Iowa City-Cedar Rapids (ICR), or the "Corridor" (referring to the Interstate 380 corridor) which includes both the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City metropolitan areas and several surrounding counties. Counties * Benton *Jones *Linn Communities Places with more than 100,000 inhabitants *Cedar Rapids (Principal city) Places with 30,000 to 50,000 inhabitants *Marion Places with 5,000 to 30,000 inhabitants *Hiawatha * Anamosa Places with 1,000 to 5,000 inhabitants *Atkins * Belle Plaine *Cascade (partial) * Center Point *Central City * Ely * Fairfax *Lisbon *Monticello *Mount Vern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cedar Rapids Metro
Cedar may refer to: Trees and plants *''Cedrus'', common English name cedar, an Old-World genus of coniferous trees in the plant family Pinaceae * Cedar (plant), a list of trees and plants known as cedar Places United States * Cedar, Arizona * Cedar, Indiana * Cedar, Iowa * Cedar, Kansas * Cedar, Michigan * Cedar, Minnesota, a community Oak Grove, Anoka County * Cedar City, Utah * Cedar, Mingo County, West Virginia * Cedar, Raleigh County, West Virginia * Cedar, Wisconsin, an unincorporated community * Cedar County (other), multiple counties * Cedar Township (other), multiple townships * Cedar Station, Texas Elsewhere * Cedar, British Columbia, Canada * Cedars of God, Lebanon, an ancient ''Cedrus libani'' forest and reserve, inscribed on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites Ships * , a Panamanian coastal trading vessel in service from 1955 to 1958 * USLHT ''Cedar'', a United States Lighthouse Service lighthouse tender in commission in 1917 and from 1919 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Central City, Iowa
Central City is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,264 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area. History Central City was founded in the 1850s. The name Central City refers to its location within proximity to railroads. A section of the downtown area has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Central City Commercial Historic District. Geography Central City is located at (42.204544, -91.525013). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,257 people, 522 households, and 351 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 556 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.3% White, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blairstown, Iowa
Blairstown is a city in Benton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 713 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area. History Blairstown was platted in 1862. It was named for John Insley Blair, a railroad official. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 692 people, 295 households, and 199 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 314 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.7% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 0.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population. There were 295 households, of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alburnett, Iowa
Alburnett is a city in Linn County, Iowa. The population was 675 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area. Alburnett was established in 1887, with the building of the Illinois Central Railroad through the area. The city got its name from land donor Albert Burnett, who also contributed to the establishment of a community around the depot. The city was incorporated in 1912. Alburnett covers a total area of 0.82 square miles. The demographics of the city are predominantly white, with a nearly equal gender split. As of the 2000 and 2010 censuses, a significant proportion of the population were children under the age of 18 and married couples living together. The median household income was $54,464 as per the 2000 census. The city's governance includes a mayor, city council, and a public works director. Public safety is provided through contracts with the Linn County Sheriff's Office, and the Fire Department consists of 23 members. The city als ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walford, Iowa
Walford is a city in Benton and Linn counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 1,366 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area. History Walford was originally called Terry, and under the latter name was laid out in the year 1884 when the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad was extended to that point. In 1889, the town's name was changed to Walford, primarily at the behest of the U.S. Postal Service due to the similarity of names between Terry and Perry, Iowa. In 1897, Walford gained national attention when the general store burned down, leaving a charred corpse; since two men were missing, news stories about the identity of the corpse and the hunt for the survivor made the headlines for weeks. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Climate This region has significant seasonal temperature differences, going from warm summers to very cold winters. There i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vinton, Iowa
Vinton is a city in Benton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 4,938 in the 2020 census, a decrease from 5,102 in 2000. It is also part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area. Vinton is the county seat of Benton County. History Vinton was founded in 1849. It was named for Hon. Plynn Vinton, a state legislator. The first railroad line was extended to Vinton in 1869, and it was incorporated as a city that same year. In 2022, the library in Vinton closed after its full-time employees quit following complaints and allegations by patrons that included: the head librarian's "hiring and support for LGBTQ+ staff"; books by Jill Biden and Kamala Harris, and none about Donald Trump; "LGBTQ-themed book displays in the children’s section"; and male staff members "wearing dresses". One of the library's former directors said they had 173 books about Christian life, and seven books about "LGBT, gay or transgender" topics; another former director said some patrons "w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urbana, Iowa
Urbana is a city in Benton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,554 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area. History Urbana (previously known as Hoosier Point and Marysville) was laid out in 1847. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Urbana is roughly midway between Cedar Rapids and Waterloo. Interstate 380 and Iowa Highway 150 intersect here. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,458 people, 520 households, and 412 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 543 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population. There were 520 households, of which 48.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.8% ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Springville, Iowa
Springville is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,154 at the time of the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids metropolitan area, Metropolitan Statistical Area. History Springville was laid out on March 22, 1856 by surveyor Samuel W. Durham, under the direction of original settlers Hosea White, Moses P. Wynans, J. P. Hoffman, and Joseph S. Butler. Geography Springville is located at (42.057062, -91.444228). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,074 people, 442 households, and 313 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 462 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.9% White (U.S. Census), White, 0.1% African American (U.S. Census), African American, 0.1% Native American (U.S. Census), Native American, 0.2% ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robins, Iowa
Robins is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States. The population was 3,353 at the time of the 2020 census. It is a suburb of Cedar Rapids and part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area. Geography Robins is located at (42.072916, -91.668538). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 3,142 people, 1,034 households, and 911 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 1,072 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 0.7% African American, 0.1% Native American, 2.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population. There were 1,034 households, of which 46.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 83.8% were married couples living together, 1.8% had a female ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palo, Iowa
Palo is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,407 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area. Palo is located near Pleasant Creek State Recreation Park. History In 1849 a regional post office was named by Marion resident Dr. Bardwell, shortly after the Battle of Palo Alto in the Mexican-American War. Dr. Bardwell, used the short name Palo. The town was surveyed in 1854 and the first building in Palo was built in the same year and the town took its name from the local post office. Floods of 2008 Palo suffered severe damage during the 2008 flood. Approximately 980 residents, the entirety of the town, were ordered to abandon their homes and businesses. The mandatory evacuation was ordered by the Linn County Emergency Management department, due to flooding from the Cedar River. Geography Palo is located at (42.062201, -91.793126). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Vernon, Iowa
Mount Vernon is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States, adjacent to the city of Lisbon. The population was 4,527 at the time of the 2020 census. Mount Vernon is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area. History Mount Vernon was laid out in 1847, but its origins date back to at least 1838, when it was known as Pinhook, a popular rest stop on Military Road, which ran between Dubuque, on the Mississippi River, and Iowa City. It was renamed Mount Vernon in 1847, after the estate of George Washington. A post office has been in operation in Mount Vernon since 1849. The Iowa Conference Male and Female Seminary (which later became Cornell College) was established in the town in 1853, and the Northwestern Railroad reached it in 1859, bringing new business to the town as its population expanded. Geography Mount Vernon is located at (41.924096, -91.419679). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monticello, Iowa
Monticello is a city in Jones County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 4,040. Geography Monticello is located at (42.238759, -91.189067). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Monticello is 823 feet above sea level. For many years, U.S. Route 151 passed directly through Monticello. In 2004, a four-lane bypass around Monticello was completed and opened. As a result, the highway was moved approximately one mile east of the previous route. Demographics Monticello is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area. 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 3,796 people, 1,693 households, and 991 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 1,839 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
