Emmet County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19063 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,262 | — | #2,546 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,730 | -15.2% | #1,726 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.9 years | +10.3% | #1,232 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $114,100 | -59.5% | #2,778 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $733 | -37.0% | #2,572 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% | -21.1% | #784 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Emmet County has a population of 9,262, making it the #2,546 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Emmet County is $63,730, ranking #1,726 out of 3,222 counties — 15.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.9% and unemployment stands at 1.7%.
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The median home value in Emmet County is $114,100 (-59.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $733/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.4%.
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94.2% of residents in Emmet County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.8% above the national rate.
About Emmet County, Iowa
Emmet County, Iowa has a total population of 9,262, making it the 2,546th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Emmet County is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Emmet County is $63,730, which ranks #1,726 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7%.
The median home value in Emmet County is $114,100, 59.5% below the national median. Renters in Emmet County pay a median gross rent of $733 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Emmet County, 17.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.9 min.
Emmet County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.2%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
All data for Emmet 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.