Palo Alto County, Iowa
Total Population: 8,902
County Seat: Emmetsburg
Median Home Value
$119,300
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$68,963
Across all households
Median Age
41.5 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
23.4%
65 Years and Over
21.9%
Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.8%
No Health Insurance
5.0%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
93.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
20.5%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$68,963
Mean Household Income
$84,394
Per Capita Income
$35,518
Unemployment Rate (16+)
2.7%
In Labor Force (19–64)
84.7%
SNAP / Food Stamps
9.1%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$119,300
Median Rent
$599/mo
Total Housing Units
4,517
Owner-Occupied
75.7%
Renter-Occupied
24.3%
Vacancy Rate
17.2%
Married Couple Households
48.3%
Cohabiting Couple Households
9.2%
Male Householder, No Partner
21.7%
Female Householder, No Partner
20.9%
Average Household Size
2.29
Broadband Internet Access
86.9%
Housing Built Since 2010
3.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 19147.