Maquoketa, Iowa
Maquoketa: City in Iowa, USA
About
Maquoketa is a city located in the county of Jackson in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,141 and a population density of 543 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,924 inhabitants.
The city was created 187 years ago in 1837.
Quick Facts about Maquoketa
| Population : | 5,924 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Jackson County |
| Postal code : | 52060 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 563 |
| Area : | 11.31 km2 |
| Altitude : | 702 feet / 214 meters |
| Capital city : | Maquoketa is capital of Jackson County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1838 (187 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 06:49:44 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 524 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.66% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Maquoketa is located at 42°4'8"N 90°39'56"W (42.0689100, -90.6656900).
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- Official Website
Official website of Maquoketa
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Maquoketa decreased by 3.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,141 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,170 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,160 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,110 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,066 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,033 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,028 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,010 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,004 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,990 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,924 | -1.11% | estimation process |
People born in Maquoketa (13)
People born in Maquoketa, including politician Herbert E. Hitchcock, politician: Governor of Illinois George Ryan, basketball player Craig Callahan, .
List
- Eben Martin (American politician (1855-1932)) he was born in 12/04/1855
- Norris Brown (American politician) he was born in 02/05/1863
- Sage Rosenfels (American football quarterback) he was born in 06/03/1978
- Bert German (American football coach (1873-1956)) he was born in 19/04/1873
- Betty Francis (All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player) she was born in 07/07/1931
- Brian Moore (politician from Iowa) he was born in 02/01/1962
- Charles Wycliffe Joiner (United States federal judge) he was born in 14/02/1916
- Grace Wilbur Trout (American suffragist) she was born in 18/03/1864
- Tod Bowman (American politician) he was born in 29/03/1965
- Joseph Otting (President/CEO of bank) he was born in 01/01/1962
Schools in Maquoketa
College & universities near Maquoketa, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154536 | Wartburg Theological Seminary | Dubuque (IA) | 52003-7769 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Maquoketa, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVP | Davenport, Iowa | 304 West River Drive | BUS |
| RKI | Rock Island, IL | 3500 5th Avenue | BUS |
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
| KEE | Kewanee | Loomis and North Tremont Sts. | RAIL |
Post offices near Maquoketa
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Maquoketa Post Office | Maquoketa (IA) | 52060 |
Other cities in Jackson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jackson County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 2,728 | City in Jackson County, Alabama, United States |
| Bellevue | 2,185 | City in Jackson County, Iowa, United States |
| Preston | 941 | City in Jackson County, Iowa, United States |
| Sabula | 545 | Human settlement in Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Miles | 430 | City in Jackson County, Iowa, United States |
| Andrew | 401 | City in Iowa, United States |
| La Motte | 250 | City in Jackson County, Iowa, United States |
| Monmouth | 154 | City in Jackson County, Iowa, United States |
| Springbrook | 140 | City in Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Saint Donatus | 127 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Baldwin | 107 | City in Jackson County, Iowa, USA |
| Spragueville | 78 | City in Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Maquoketa distances to largest Iowa cities
