Palo Alto County's estimated 2026 population is 8,813 with a growth rate of 0.02% 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 -6.22% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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.
White (92.55%)
Two or more races (4.11%)
Black or African American (1.74%)
Other race (0.78%)
Asian (0.63%)
Native American (0.19%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,239 | 92.55% |
| Two or more races | 366 | 4.11% |
| Black or African American | 155 | 1.74% |
| Other race | 69 | 0.78% |
| Asian | 56 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.19% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $108,068 | - |
| Families | $94,417 | $103,582 |
| Households | $68,963 | $84,394 |
| Non Families | $40,258 | $53,238 |
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