Sac County, Iowa
Sac County: county in Iowa, United States
About
Sac County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,350 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 9,603 inhabitants. Its county seat is Sac City. The county was created 175 years ago in 1851.
County Snapshot
Sac County at a glance
Sac County currently has 9 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
9
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Iowa counties
99
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Sac CityPopulation 2,068
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Quick Facts about Sac County
| Population | 9,603 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| Area | 1498 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.3863,-95.1054 |
| Named for | Sauk people |
| Altitude | 1,391 feet / 424 meters |
| Capital | Sac City |
| Establishment | January 15, 1851 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 23:22:49 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.78% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 72℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Sac County is located at 42°23'11"N 95°6'19"W (42.3862600, -95.1053900). It has 6 neighbors: Buena Vista County, Calhoun County, Carroll County, Cherokee County, Crawford County and Ida County.
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The largest city of Sac County is Sac City with a population of 2,068. Other cities include, Lake View population 1,076, Odebolt population 933, Schaller population 716 and Early population 507. See all Sac County cities & populated places.
Sac County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sac County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sac City | 2,068 | City in Iowa |
| Lake View | 1,076 | City of Iowa, USA |
| Odebolt | 933 | City in Sac County, Iowa, United States |
| Wall Lake | 753 | Township in Sac County, Iowa |
| Schaller | 716 | City in Sac County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Early | 507 | City in Sac County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Auburn | 302 | City in Sac County, Iowa, United States |
| Lytton | 285 | City in Sac County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Nemaha | 80 | City in Sac County, Iowa, United States of America |
Weather
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon. Mostly cloudy. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 51 in the afternoon. Northw...
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Sac County decreased by 7.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,350 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,222 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,161 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,030 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,048 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,966 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,816 | -1.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,803 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,705 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,721 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,603 | -1.23% | estimation process |
People born in Sac County (1)
American actress (1884-1977) Beatrice Prentice was born in Sac County
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