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Palo Alto County

State:
Iowa
County Seat:
Emmetsburg

Palo Alto County's estimated 2025 population is 8,850 with a growth rate of 0.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Palo Alto County is the 82nd largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 9,398 and has seen a growth of -5.83% since that time.

8,850
Total Population
16
Population Density (mi²)
82
Population Rank (State)
20 0.23%
Annual Population Growth

Palo Alto County Population

Palo Alto County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Palo Alto County includes 92.55% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White8,23992.55%
Two or more races3664.11%
Black or African American1551.74%
Other race690.78%
Asian560.63%
Native American170.19%

Palo Alto County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Palo Alto County's average per capita income is $43,333. Household income levels show a median of $68,963. The poverty rate stands at 11.72%.

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$108,068-
Families$94,417$103,582
Households$68,963$84,394
Non Families$40,258$53,238

$43,333

Average Income

$68,963

Median Household Income

11.72%

Poverty Rate