Appanoose County, Iowa
Appanoose County: county in Iowa, United States
About
Appanoose County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 12,887 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 12,430 inhabitants. Its county seat is Centerville. The county was created 183 years ago in 1842.
County Snapshot
Appanoose County at a glance
Appanoose County currently has 12 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
12
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Iowa counties
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CentervillePopulation 5,414
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Appanoose County
| Population | 12,430 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| Area | 1337 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.7% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.3% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.7432,-92.8686 |
| Named for | Appanoose |
| Altitude | 909 feet / 277 meters |
| Capital | Centerville |
| Establishment | January 01, 1843 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 02:07:58 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.68% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 53℉ Chance Rain Showers then Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Appanoose County is located at 40°44'35"N 92°52'7"W (40.7431600, -92.8686100). It has 5 neighbors: Davis County, Lucas County, Monroe County, Wayne County and Putnam County.
Appanoose County map
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The largest city of Appanoose County is Centerville with a population of 5,414. Other cities include, Moravia population 638, Orleans population 591, Moulton population 580 and Mystic population 410. See all Appanoose County cities & populated places.
Appanoose County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Appanoose County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Centerville | 5,414 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Moravia | 638 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Orleans | 591 | City in Dickinson County, Iowa, USA |
| Moulton | 580 | City in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States |
| Mystic | 410 | City in Iowa |
| Cincinnati | 345 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Exline | 154 | Human settlement in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Unionville | 95 | Human settlement in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Numa | 89 | Human settlement in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Rathbun | 72 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Plano | 67 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Udell | 44 | Township in Appanoose County, Iowa |
Weather
A chance of rain showers before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of a...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Appanoose County
Official Website- Centerville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Appanoose County decreased by 3.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12,887 | - | census |
| 2011 | 12,848 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,707 | -1.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,654 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,671 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,577 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,505 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,353 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,401 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,426 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,430 | 0.03% | estimation process |
People born in Appanoose County (2)
People born in Appanoose County, including baseball player George Scott, Sherman West, .
More notable people
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|---|---|---|
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