Delaware County lies between Cedar Rapids and Dubuque in eastern Iowa and borders Illinois to the east across the Mississippi River. It has an estimated population of over 17,000 people spread out over an area of 500 square miles. Manchester is its county seat while Cascade serves as its largest city. Delaware County thrives on agriculture production with some other industries contributing to its growing economy such as printing companies, furniture businesses among others serving both local communities around Delaware county as well as international markets. In addition to traditional crops like corn or soybeans, beef cattle are raised here as well as poultry operations that provide many job opportunities in this region while supporting local economy growth greatly.