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Cerro Gordo County

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Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
220 N Washington Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
Phone: (641) 421-3022
Fax: (641) 421-3072
www.co.cerro-gordo.ia.us

In north-central IA, northeast of Fort Dodge; established Jan 15, 1851 from Floyd County. Name Origin: For the city in Mexico, site of a Mexican War battle on Apr 18, 1847. Spanish 'fat hill' or 'big hill.'

Area (sq mi): 575.12 (land 568.33; water 6.80). Pop per sq mi: 78.60.
Pop 2005: 44,645. State rank: 12. Pop change: 2000-20005 -3.90%; 1990-2000 -0.60%. Pop 2000: 46,447 (White 94.70%; Black or African American 0.80%; Hispanic or Latino 2.80%; Asian 0.70%; Other 2.30%). Foreign born: 1.40%. Median age: 39.30.
Income 2000: per capita $19,184; median household $35,867; Pop below poverty level: 8.50%. *Personal per capita income 2000-2003: $26,261-$28,487.
Unemployment 2004: 4.80%. Change from 2000: 1.30%. Median travel time to work: 15.20 minutes. Working outside county of residence: 9.00%.

Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Mason City County seat (28,177)

  • See other counties in Iowa.


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