Allamakee County, Iowa

IA · FIPS 19005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 14,092 #2,216 / 3,222
31th
Median Household Income $70,694 -5.9% #1,147 / 3,222
64th
Median Age 43.1 years +10.8% #1,180 / 3,222
63th
Median Home Value $172,300 -38.9% #1,759 / 3,222
45th
Median Gross Rent $796 -31.6% #2,128 / 3,222
34th
Poverty Rate 10.1% -19.9% #809 / 3,222
75th

Demographics

Allamakee County has a population of 14,092, making it the #2,216 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.1 years, which is 10.8% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

92.8%
Native Born
7.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Allamakee County is $70,694, ranking #1,147 out of 3,222 counties — 5.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.1% and unemployment stands at 2.5%.

Median Household Income
$70,694 −5.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,147 of 3,222
64th percentile
Per Capita Income
$35,863 −13.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,448 of 3,222
55th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.1% −19.9% vs nat'l
Rank #809 of 3,222
75th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.5% −53.5% vs nat'l
Rank #436 of 3,222
86th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.2% −34.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,627 of 3,222
50th percentile
Mean Commute Time
24.4 min −11.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,066 of 3,222
36th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Allamakee County is $172,300 (-38.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $796/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.6%.

Median Home Value
$172,300 −38.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,759 of 3,222
45th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$796 −31.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,128 of 3,222
34th percentile
Homeownership Rate
79.6% +23.5% vs nat'l
Rank #695 of 3,222
78th percentile
79.6% Homeownership

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Health

93.0% of residents in Allamakee County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.4% above the national rate.

93.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.0% +1.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,398 of 3,222
57th percentile

About Allamakee County, Iowa

Allamakee County, Iowa has a total population of 14,092, making it the 2,216th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Allamakee County is 43.1 years, which is 10.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Allamakee County is $70,694, which ranks #1,147 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5%.

The median home value in Allamakee County is $172,300, 38.9% below the national median. Renters in Allamakee County pay a median gross rent of $796 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Allamakee County, 22.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.4 min.

Allamakee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (9.1%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).

All data for Allamakee County, Iowa comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.