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Fort Madison–Keokuk, IA-IL-MO Micropolitan Statistical Area
The Fort Madison–Keokuk, IA-IL-MO Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, locally known as the "Tri-State" area, is an area consisting of three counties – one in southeast Iowa, one in northeast Missouri, and one in west central Illinois, anchored by the cities of Fort Madison, Iowa and Keokuk, Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the μSA had a population of 62,105. An estimate by the Census Bureau, as of July 1, 2012, placed the population at 61,477, a decrease of 1.01%. Counties *Clark County, Missouri *Hancock County, Illinois *Lee County, Iowa (Central county) Communities *Places with more than 10,000 inhabitants **Fort Madison, Iowa (Principal city) **Keokuk, Iowa (Principal city) *Places with 1,000 to 5,000 inhabitants **Carthage, Illinois **Dallas City, Illinois **Hamilton, Illinois **La Harpe, Illinois **Kahoka, Missouri ** Nauvoo, Illinois **Warsaw, Illinois *Places with 500 to 1,000 inhabitants **Augusta, Illinois **Bowen, Illinoi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau (USCB), officially the Bureau of the Census, is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, responsible for producing data about the American people and economy. The Census Bureau is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce and its director is appointed by the President of the United States. The Census Bureau's primary mission is conducting the U.S. census every ten years, which allocates the seats of the U.S. House of Representatives to the states based on their population. The bureau's various censuses and surveys help allocate over $675 billion in federal funds every year and it assists states, local communities, and businesses make informed decisions. The information provided by the census informs decisions on where to build and maintain schools, hospitals, transportation infrastructure, and police and fire departments. In addition to the decennial census, the Census Bureau continually conducts over 130 surveys and programs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warsaw, Illinois
Warsaw is a city in Hancock County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,607 at the 2010 census, a decline from 1,793 in 2000. The city is notable for its historic downtown and the Warsaw Brewery, which operated for more than 100 years beginning in 1861 and, after renovation, reopened as a bar, restaurant and microbrewery in 2006. History The city of Warsaw began in 1812, when young Major Zachary Taylor founded Fort Edwards on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River across from the mouth of the Des Moines River. Fort Johnson was occupied only for a few weeks before it was burned. In 1815 another military camp, Fort Edwards, was built nearby at a different location. Warsaw became an important fur trading post and one of the earliest American settlements in northern Illinois. During the 1840s, Warsaw was a center of opposition to Mormon settlement in Nauvoo and other areas in Hancock County during the conflict sometimes known as the " Mormon Illinois War". The local ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Houghton, Iowa
Houghton is a city in Lee County, Iowa, United States. The population was 141 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Fort Madison– Keokuk, IA- MO Micropolitan Statistical Area. Geography Houghton is located at (40.783009, -91.612605). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Economy The town has more manufacturing jobs than population, which is rare—doubly rare because there are no other towns nearby to supply additional labor. There are a half-dozen plants that account for this, making plastic products, grain storage bins and ready-mix concrete. Houghton was once the junction of two rail lines, both now abandoned, which may have something to do with the origin of its industry. Nevertheless, St. Johns Catholic Church is the most substantial building in town. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 146 people, 62 households, and 47 families living in the city. The population density was . There wer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Franklin, Iowa
Franklin is a city in Lee County, Iowa, Lee County, Iowa, United States. Franklin is noted for its stone and brick Federal architecture, uncommon in Iowa. The population was 131 at the time of the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census. It is part of the Fort Madison, Iowa, Fort Madison–Keokuk, Iowa, Keokuk, IA-Missouri, MO Fort Madison-Keokuk micropolitan area, Micropolitan Statistical Area. History Franklin (formerly Franklin Centre) was laid out in 1840. The city's namesake is Benjamin Franklin. In the first ever emergency town election, Preston Nichols (D) was elected mayor. He was a circuit court judge for 36 years before he was appointed mayor of Franklin. Geography Franklin is located at (40.666460, -91.511828). 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 143 people, 60 households, and 42 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 64 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ferris, Illinois
Ferris is a village in Hancock County, Illinois, United States. The population was 156 at the 2010 census. Geography Ferris is located in north-central Hancock County at (40.468753, -91.169448). It is north of Carthage, the county seat. According to the 2010 census, Ferris has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 168 people, 69 households, and 44 families residing in the village. The population density was . There were 72 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 97.62% White, 0.60% African American, and 1.79% from two or more races. There were 69 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elvaston, Illinois
Elvaston is a village in Hancock County, Illinois, United States. The population was 165 at the 2010 census, an increase from 152 in 2000. Geography Elvaston is located in west-central Hancock County at (40.396983, -91.250296). U.S. Route 136 passes through the center of the village, leading east to Carthage, the county seat, and west to Hamilton on the Mississippi River. According to the 2010 census, Elvaston has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the 2000 United States Census, 152 people, 67 households, and 45 families resided in the village. The population density was , with 71 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 99.34% White and 0.66% African American. Out of 67 households, 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bentley, Illinois
Bentley (formerly Sutton) is an incorporated town in southeast Hancock County, Illinois, United States. The population was 35 at the 2010 census. Geography Bentley is located in southeastern Hancock County at (40.343653, -91.111994). Illinois Routes 94 and 110, a four-lane highway, pass just west of the town. The highway leads north to Carthage, the county seat, and southwest as IL 110 to Quincy, while IL 94 branches off to the southeast and leads to Bowen, from Bentley. According to the 2010 census, Bentley has a total area of , of which (or 99.29%) is land and (or 0.71%) is water. Climate Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 43 people, 18 households, and 12 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 23 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White. There were 18 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basco, Illinois
Basco is a village in Bear Creek Township, Hancock County, Illinois, United States. The population was 98 at the 2010 census. Geography Basco is located in south-central Hancock County at (40.3278009, -91.1994949). It is southwest of Carthage, the county seat. According to the 2010 census, Basco has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 107 people, 48 households, and 27 families residing in the village. The population density was . There were 60 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White. There were 48 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.8% were non-families. 35.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexandria, Missouri
Alexandria is a city in eastern Clark County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 105. Alexandria is part of the Fort Madison– Keokuk, IA-MO Micropolitan Statistical Area. History Alexandria was founded in the 1830s. The community was named after John Alexander, the proprietor of a nearby ferry. A post office called Alexandria has been in operation since 1840. Geography Alexandria is located in northeast Clark County adjacent to the Mississippi River. The city is on combined US routes 61 and 136. Wayland is approximately seven miles to the west on Route 136 and Keokuk, Iowa is five miles to the northeast on Route 136. Warsaw, Illinois lies across the Mississippi about 1.5 miles to the east.''Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer,'' DeLorme, First edition, 1998, p. 17 According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Located along the Mississippi River, Alexandria is prone to flooding, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
West Point, Iowa
West Point is a city in Lee County, Iowa, United States. The population was 921 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Fort Madison– Keokuk, IA- MO Micropolitan Statistical Area. History West Point was incorporated on March 25, 1858. The name of West Point was chosen by officers of the garrison at Fort Des Moines (Montrose). Geography West Point's latitude and longitude coordinates in decimal form are 40.717249, -91.451672. 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 966 people, 432 households, and 267 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 452 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 99.1% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Asian, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population. There were 432 households, of which 26.2% had children under the age ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plymouth, Illinois
Plymouth is a village in Hancock and McDonough counties, Illinois, United States. The population was 505 at the 2010 census, down from 562 at the 2000 census. Geography Plymouth is located in southeastern Hancock County at . A small portion of the village extends east into the southwest corner of McDonough County. Illinois Route 61 passes through the village, leading northeast to Colmar and southwest to Augusta. Carthage, the Hancock County seat, is to the northwest of Plymouth. According to the 2010 census, Plymouth has a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 562 people, 234 households, and 146 families residing in the village. The population density was . There were 264 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 95.73% White, 0.18% African American, 0.18% Native American, 1.25% Asian, 0.53% from other races, and 2.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.89% of the popul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montrose, Iowa
Montrose is a city in Lee County, Iowa, Lee County, Iowa. The population was 738 at the time of the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census. The town is located on the Mississippi River. It is part of the Fort Madison–Keokuk, IA-IL-MO Micropolitan Statistical Area. History The area around Montrose has been occupied continuously since at least the 1780s, when Quashquame's village was established nearby. The area was strategically important because it is at the head of the Des Moines Rapids, a major impediment to river traffic that caused large boats to land in this area and transfer freight overland to avoid the rapids. Montrose was the location of Fort Des Moines No. 1, a military post from 1834 to 1837. From 1839 to 1846 Montrose was the home of many members of the Church of Christ (Latter Day Saints), Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. This was especially true in 1839 when many people lived in an abandoned barracks at Montrose that served as a good short term residence ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
