Emmet County, Iowa

Total Population: 9,316

County Seat: Estherville

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Median Home Value

$106,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$65,181

Across all households

Median Age

43.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

15.7%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)85.6%
Hispanic or Latino9.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.0%
Two or More Races1.9%
Other Race0.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

19.5%

65 Years and Over

23.5%

Male

50.2%

Female

49.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.3%

No Health Insurance

5.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

15.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$65,181

Mean Household Income

$77,881

Per Capita Income

$36,957

Unemployment Rate (16+)

2.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

84.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

8.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$106,200

Median Rent

$731/mo

Total Housing Units

4,517

Owner-Occupied

77.7%

Renter-Occupied

22.3%

Vacancy Rate

13.2%

Married Couple Households

40.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

11.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

22.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.4%

Average Household Size

2.22

Broadband Internet Access

86.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

2.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19063.