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Maquoketa, nicknamed the "Timber City", is a city in Jackson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 6,112 at the 2000 census. The population as of the 2005 estimate had fallen to 6,025. It is the county seat of Jackson CountyGR6. The name is pronounced muh-COKE-it-uh. Jackson County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ...
Capital Des Moines Largest city Des Moines Area Ranked 26th - Total 56,272 sq mi (145,743 km²) - Width 310 miles (500 km) - Length 199 miles (320 km) - % water 0. ...
A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ...
Jackson County is a county located in the state of Iowa. ...
U.S. Highway 61 adjoins the city, and the city benefits from traffic between Dubuque, Iowa and the Quad Cities. Iowa Highways 62 and 64 also pass through the city. The Dubuque-Wisconsin Bridge, Dubuque, Iowa. ...
Nickname: The Key City, City of Five Flags, Masterpiece on the Mississippi Location in the State of Iowa Coordinates: Country United States State Iowa County Dubuque Incorporated 1833 Government - Type Council-Manager - Mayor Roy D. Buol - City manager Michael C. Van Milligen Area - City 71. ...
The I-74 Bridge, connecting Bettendorf, Iowa and Moline, Illinois is located near the geographic center of the Quad Cities. ...
Maquoketa Caves State Park is located a few miles Northwest of the city. Maquoketa Caves State Park is located in Jackson County, Iowa, northwest of Maquoketa. ...
Geography
Maquoketa is located at 42°4′1″N, 90°39′58″W (42.066901, -90.666238)GR1. Image File history File links IAMap-doton-Maquoketa. ...
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.0 km² (3.5 mi²). 8.9 km² (3.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.86%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...
A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ...
A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...
History Maquoketa was founded in 1838 with the building of a log cabin by J.E. Goodenow and Lyman Bates. Originally the it was called Springfield, but later decided to change its name on March 13 1844 to Maquoketa due to fact that there were already numerous towns and cities named Springfield. In 1853 the town became incorporated. The historic Hurstville Lime Kilns are located just north of the city. The name derives from Indian words meaning Bear River. March 13 is the 72nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (73rd in leap years). ...
Politics
Mayors - Tom Messerli (Current)
- Jack Rosenberg
Demographics As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 6,112 people, 2,614 households, and 1,599 families residing in the city. The population density was 684.0/km² (1,773.3/mi²). There were 2,797 housing units at an average density of 313.0/km² (811.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.10% White, 0.16% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.34% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.98% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
There were 2,614 households out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.8% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.90. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...
In the city the population was spread out with 24.4% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,984, and the median income for a family was $36,705. Males had a median income of $25,819 versus $19,421 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,360. About 9.1% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.6% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ...
Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...
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About the Town Maquoketa boasts a numerous variety of businesses, including 7 taverns, 8 restaurants, three computer stores, a WalMart, 7 gas stations (one being a truck stop), an internet cafe, three pharmacies, and numerous other small businesses. Among these businesses is Obie's Bar, famous for its homemade tacos, and Flapjack's, famous for its pancakes. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. ...
Notable natives - Robert A. Millikan Nobel Prize Winner
- William Welch, started the manufacture of high school diplomas
- Norris Brown Senator of Nebraska
- Matthew Luckiesh Physicist
- George Homer Ryan Former Governor of Illinois
- Doug Roberson Guitarist and Songwriter
- Dan Roberson Singer and Percussionist
- Sage Rosenfels NFL Quarterback
- Eric Juergens 2x NCAA Wrestling Champion
- Robert J. Osterhaus Former Iowa State House Representative, Distinguished Alumni of the University of Iowa, Former President of the American Pharmacy Association, and Former President of the Iowa Pharmacy Association
- Matthew C. Osterhaus Former President of the Iowa Pharmacy Association
Robert Millikan. ...
Norris Brown (May 2, 1863 – January 5, 1960) was a Senator from Nebraska Brown was born in Maquoketa, Iowa. ...
Matthew Luckiesh DSc, DE, (b. ...
George Homer Ryan (born February 24, 1934 in Maquoketa, Iowa) was the governor of the U.S. state of Illinois from 1999 until 2003. ...
Douglas Roberson, born January 4, 1962, in Maquoketa, Iowa, is the guitarist and songwriter for The Dangtrippers, The Bent Scepters and Head Candy. ...
Dan Roberson, born January 27, 1964, in Maquoketa, Iowa, is the singer and percussionist for The Bent Scepters. ...
Sage Rosenfels (born March 6, 1978 in Maquoketa, Iowa) is an American football quarterback with the Houston Texans of the NFL. // Rosenfels was a college player at Iowa State University, and the Washington Redskins selected him in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL Draft. ...
External links - Maps and aerial photos Coordinates: 42.066901° -90.666238°
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