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Emmet County

State:
Iowa
County Seat:
Estherville

Emmet County's estimated 2025 population is 9,259 with a growth rate of 0.16% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Emmet County is the 79th largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 10,277 and has seen a growth of -9.91% since that time.

9,259
Total Population
23
Population Density (mi²)
79
Population Rank (State)
15 0.16%
Annual Population Growth

Emmet County Population

Emmet County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White8,25288.58%
Two or more races6506.98%
Black or African American2082.23%
Other race1691.81%
Asian200.21%
Native American160.17%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander10.01%

Emmet County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$87,478-
Families$78,920$91,574
Households$65,181$77,881
Non Families$43,225$56,815

$40,936

Average Income

$65,181

Median Household Income

10.38%

Poverty Rate