Muscatine County, Iowa
Muscatine County: county in Iowa, United States
About
Muscatine County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 42,745 and a population density of 37 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 42,394 inhabitants. Its county seat is Muscatine. The county was created 189 years ago in 1836.
County Snapshot
Muscatine County at a glance
Muscatine County currently has 8 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
8
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Iowa counties
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MuscatinePopulation 23,523
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Muscatine County
| Population | 42,394 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| Area | 1163 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.4839,-91.1128 |
| Altitude | 653 feet / 199 meters |
| Capital | Muscatine |
| Establishment | December 07, 1836 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 17:21:03 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 36 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.83% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 50℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Muscatine County is located at 41°29'2"N 91°6'46"W (41.4839200, -91.1127600). It has 3 neighbors: Johnson County, Louisa County and Rock Island County.
Muscatine County map
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The largest city of Muscatine County is Muscatine with a population of 23,523. Other cities include, West Liberty population 3,734, Wilton population 2,800, Conesville population 427 and Nichols population 358. See all Muscatine County cities & populated places.
Muscatine County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Muscatine County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Muscatine | 23,523 | City in and county seat of Muscatine County, Iowa |
| West Liberty | 3,734 | City in Morgan County, Kentucky |
| Wilton | 2,800 | City in Muscatine County, Iowa |
| Fruitland | 966 | Township in Muscatine County, Iowa |
| Conesville | 427 | City in Muscatine County, Iowa |
| Nichols | 358 | Town in Muscatine County, Iowa, United States |
| Atalissa | 302 | City in Muscatine County, Iowa |
| Stockton | 189 | City in Muscatine County, Iowa |
Weather
A chance of rain showers before 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Muscatine County
Official Website- Muscatine
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Muscatine County decreased by 0.83% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 28,242 | - | estimation process |
| 1910 | 29,505 | 4.28% | estimation process |
| 2010 | 42,745 | 30.97% | census |
| 2011 | 42,842 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 42,916 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 43,010 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 43,028 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 43,068 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 42,968 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 42,872 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 42,874 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 42,664 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 42,394 | -0.64% | estimation process |
People born in Muscatine County (1)
American politician Albert J. Goddard was born in Muscatine County
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