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As of the census of 2000, there were 128,012 people, 49,683 households, and 31,946 families residing in the county. The population density was 226 people per square mile (87/km²). There were 51,759 housing units at an average density of 91 per square mile (35/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 88.42% White, 7.95% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.98% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.93% from other races, and 1.49% from two or more races. 1.84% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
   There were 49,683 households out of which 29.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.20% were married couples living together, 10.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.70% were non-families. 27.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.97.
   In the county the population was spread out with 23.10% under the age of 18, 15.70% from 18 to 24, 25.20% from 25 to 44, 22.00% from 45 to 64, and 14.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 92.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.80 males.
   The median income for a household in the county was $37,266, and the median income for a family was $47,398. Males had a median income of $33,138 versus $23,394 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,885. About 7.90% of families and 13.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.40% of those under age 18 and 8.90% of those age 65 or over.

Cities and towns

Incorporated cities

  • Cedar Falls
  • Dunkerton
  • Elk Run Heights
  • Evansdale
  • Gilbertville
  • Hudson
  • Janesville
  • Jesup
  • La Porte City
  • Raymond
  • Waterloo
  • Unincorporated places

  • Dewar
  • Eagle Center
  • Finchford
  • Glasgow
  • Voorhies
  • Washburn
  • Townships

    Black Hawk County is divided into eighteen townships:
  • Barclay
  • Bennington
  • Big Creek
  • Black Hawk
  • Cedar
  • Cedar Falls
  • City of Waterloo
  • Eagle
  • East Waterloo
  • Fox
  • Lester
  • Lincoln
  • Mount Vernon
  • Orange
  • Poyner
  • Spring Creek
  • Union
  • Washington
  • City of Waterloo Township is distinct from Waterloo but shares the same borders.

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