Kossuth County, Iowa

Total Population: 14,610

County Seat: Algona

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Median Home Value

$135,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$65,656

Across all households

Median Age

45 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

22.2%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)92.2%
Hispanic or Latino4.2%
Two or More Races2.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

22.3%

65 Years and Over

25.0%

Male

50.8%

Female

49.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.6%

No Health Insurance

3.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

22.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$65,656

Mean Household Income

$83,589

Per Capita Income

$37,180

Unemployment Rate (16+)

2.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

86.1%

SNAP / Food Stamps

5.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$135,100

Median Rent

$859/mo

Total Housing Units

7,220

Owner-Occupied

75.3%

Renter-Occupied

24.7%

Vacancy Rate

9.9%

Married Couple Households

50.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

21.7%

Average Household Size

2.20

Broadband Internet Access

86.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19109.