Palo Alto County, Iowa

Total Population: 8,902

County Seat: Emmetsburg

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)91.6%
Hispanic or Latino3.3%
Two or More Races2.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.6%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.