Emmet County's estimated 2026 population is 8,932 with a growth rate of -1.27% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Emmet County is the 81st largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 10,277 and has seen a growth of -13.09% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Emmet County includes 88.58% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (88.58%)
Two or more races (6.98%)
Black or African American (2.23%)
Other race (1.81%)
Asian (0.21%)
Native American (0.17%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,252 | 88.58% |
| Two or more races | 650 | 6.98% |
| Black or African American | 208 | 2.23% |
| Other race | 169 | 1.81% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Emmet County's average per capita income is $40,936. Household income levels show a median of $65,181. The poverty rate stands at 10.38%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,478 | - |
| Families | $78,920 | $91,574 |
| Households | $65,181 | $77,881 |
| Non Families | $43,225 | $56,815 |
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