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Cedar Rapids, Iowa 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 2020 census, the MSA had a population of 276,520. 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 Vernon * Palo * Robins * Springvill ... [...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 According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Demographics 2020 census As of the census of 2020, there were 1,264 people, 548 households, and 341 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,176.8 inhabitants per square mile (454.3/km2). There were 570 housing units at an average density of 530.7 per square mile (204.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.1% White, 0.4% Black or African American, 0.0% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Center Point, Iowa
Center Point is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,579 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area. History The first house was built in Center Point in 1854. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau The United States Census Bureau, officially the Bureau of the Census, is a principal agency of the Federal statistical system, U.S. federal statistical system, responsible for producing data about the American people and American economy, econ ..., the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2020 census As of the United States census, census of 2020, there were 2,579 people, 967 households, and 691 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,016.3 inhabitants per square mile (392.4/km2). There were 1,000 housing units at an average density of 394.1 per square mile (152.2/km2). The Race and ethnicity in the United States census, racial makeup of the city was 94.4% ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cascade, Iowa
Cascade is a city in Dubuque and Jones counties, Iowa, United States. The Dubuque County portion is part of Dubuque Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the Jones County section is part of Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,386 at the 2020 census, up from 1,958 in 2000. The city is located within southwestern of Dubuque County and north-central Jones County. Arguably the town's most notable historic event was the 1925 flood. Between 1880 and 1936, the town was connected to Bellevue via the Chicago, St. Paul & Milwaukee Railroad Company. It was Iowa's last narrow gauge railroad with a gauge of 3'. The roadbed curves and grades were considered too extreme for conversion to standard gauge. U.S. Route 151 runs through Cascade but in 2002, a four-lane bypass took traffic north around the city. Iowa Highway 136 runs from north to south through Cascade. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Belle Plaine, Iowa
Belle Plaine is a city in Benton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,330 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area. History Belle Plaine was founded in 1862 when it was certain the railroad would be extended to that point. It was surveyed in March of 1862 by George F. Kirby for its proprietor, John I Blair who platted it in May. "Belle Plaine" is derived from the French meaning "beautiful plain". Belle Plaine is located on both the historic Lincoln Highway and the cross country tracks of the Union Pacific Railroad. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. The Iowa River flows roughly southeastward, just south of the city airport. Climate Demographics 2020 census As of the census of 2020, there were 2,330 people, 1,058 households, and 589 families residing in the city. The population density was 733.0 inhabitants per square mile (283.0/ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atkins, Iowa
Atkins is a city in Benton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,056 at 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 Atkins was founded in 1881, following construction of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad through the territory. It was named for a railroad official. Geography Atkins is located approximately 10 miles (16 km) west of downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Cedar Rapids. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2020 census As of the United States census, census of 2020, there were 2,056 people, 719 households, and 573 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,874.1 inhabitants per square mile (723.6/km2). There were 747 housing units at an average density of 680.9 per square mile (262.9/km2). The Race ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anamosa, Iowa
Anamosa is a city in Jones County, Iowa, Jones County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,450 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. It is the county seat of Jones County. History What is now Anamosa was founded as the settlement of Buffalo Forks in 1838 and incorporated as Lexington in 1856. Lexington was a popular name for towns at that time, so when Lexington chose to become incorporated as a city in 1877, the name was changed to Anamosa to avoid mail delivery confusion. There are many stories on how Anamosa was chosen as a name. Some believe it was named for a local Native Americans in the United States, Native American girl named Anamosa, meaning "white fawn", while others say it means "You walk with me." The romantic origin of the naming of the town of Anamosa comes from its early history. A Native American family was passing through town in 1842. The family stayed at the Ford House. The little girl, a Native American Princess, named Anamosa, endeared her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiawatha, Iowa
Hiawatha is a city in Linn County, Iowa, Linn County, Iowa, United States. It is a suburb located in the northwestern side of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Cedar Rapids and is part of the Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids metropolitan area, Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 7,183 at the time of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, an increase from 6,480 in 2000 United States Census, 2000. History In 1946, Fay Clark, an entrepreneur of several ventures located in Linn County north of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, had a vision of houses and a highway running through a new city. In 1950 Clark and another 45 residents signed a petition seeking to become the 17th incorporated town in Linn County. The town would be named after Clark's trailer company. That same year he and Henry Katz of Marion, Iowa, Marion established the Linn County Fire Association to help provide fire protection to rural communities. Clark served as mayor of Hiawatha from 1950 to 1958, and again from 1961 to 1963. Clark ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Linn County, Iowa
Linn County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 230,299, making it the second-most populous county in Iowa. The county seat is Cedar Rapids. Linn County is named in honor of Senator Lewis F. Linn of Missouri. Linn County is included in the Cedar Rapids, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area. History The earliest inhabitants of Linn County, prior to Anglo settlement, were the Sac and Fox tribes. Relations were described by 20th century historians as amicable. Native Americans provided food and furs to whites in exchange for merchandise. Linn County was created as a named but unorganized area on December 21, 1837, as a part of Wisconsin Territory. It became part of Iowa Territory on July 4, 1838, when the territory was organized. Linn County was organized by the first legislative assembly of the Iowa Territory on January 15, 1839. A site was selected for its first county seat along Indian Creek, and was named Marion, after the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jones County, Iowa
Jones County is a county in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census the population was 20,646. The county seat is Anamosa. The county was founded in 1837 and named after George Wallace Jones, a United States senator and member of Congress. Jones County is included in the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (0.2%) is water. Major highways * U.S. Highway 151 * Iowa Highway 1 * Iowa Highway 38 * Iowa Highway 64 * Iowa Highway 136 Airport Monticello Regional Airport (MXO) serves the county and surrounding communities. Adjacent counties * Delaware County (northwest) *Dubuque County (northeast) * Jackson County (east) * Clinton County (southeast) * Cedar County (south) * Linn County (west) Parks *Wapsipinicon State Park - Anamosa *Central Park *Pictured Rocks County Park *Wapsipinicon State Park – This 400-acre park includes hiking, climbing, n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benton County, Iowa
Benton County is a county in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 25,575. Its county seat and largest city is Vinton. The county is named for Thomas Hart Benton, a U.S. Senator from Missouri. Benton County is part of the Cedar Rapids, IA Metropolitan Statistical Area. History Benton County was formed on December 21, 1837, from sections of Dubuque County. It was named after US Senator Thomas Hart Benton. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (0.3%) is water. Major highways * Interstate 380 * U.S. Highway 30 * U.S. Highway 151 * U.S. Highway 218 * Iowa Highway 8 * Iowa Highway 21 * Iowa Highway 27 * Iowa Highway 150 Adjacent counties * Black Hawk County (northwest) * Buchanan County (northeast) * Linn County (east) * Iowa County (south) * Tama County (west) * Poweshiek County (southwest) * Johnson County (southeast) Demographics 2020 census The 2020 census re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
