Iowa City is located in eastern Iowa, to the west of Davenport and almost directly south of Cedar Rapids. Iowa City is adjacent to the communities of Coralville, Tiffin, and North Liberty, all of which are located to the city’s northeast. Iowa City was Iowa’s first capital, and it is home to the Old Capitol Building.
Iowa City is also a college town, as it is home to the University of Iowa, which is responsible for many of the city’s attractions, including the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History. Another reason to visit the city is the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum, which is chock-full of historical artifacts.
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Population
Iowa City was first established in the 1830s, and it was the state’s capital from the years of 1842 to 1857, eventually being replaced by Des Moines. This wasn’t as much of a hit to Iowa City as you’d expect, though, as the University of Iowa was eventually established in the city, driving its economy and its growth.
Demographics
If you’re wondering about Iowa City’s demographics, they’re freely available on the US Census Bureau’s site, but we’ve also collected them here:
- 75% White
- 6% Hispanic or Latino
- 8% African American
- 7% Asian
- 0.3% Native American
Iowa City is home to about 75,000 people, and the city has grown from its previous population of nearly 68,000. The city’s median household income is $47,000, and the per capita income is $29,000.
Fun Facts
- Iowa City’s North Liberty Community Library doesn’t only lend out books, as they also let people take ouit over 375 cake pans.
- In 2013, Iowa City sealed a time capsule, celebrating its 100th birthday. It is not to be opened for another 100 years.
- Iowa City was the world’s third UNESCO City of Literature. It earned this title in 2008, after Edinburgh and Melbourne.
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