Emmet County, Iowa
Located in Iowa, Emmet County has a population of 9,262 residents and a median age of 42.9 years, making it the #2,546 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 9.9%. The median home value is $114,100, and the median household income is $63,730, which is 15% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Emmet County, 17.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 49.3% below the national average, ranking #2,476 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Emmet County is 77.0 years. 16.4% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.9% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
17.2% of adults in Emmet County smoke , 38.5% are obese , and 24.4% report excessive drinking.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 23.3 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 16.9 per 100,000.
Families & Children
14.8% of children in Emmet County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 18.3 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Emmet County is 68.3%. The mean commute time is 21.9 min, which is 20.6% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Emmet County voted Republican with a margin of 44.0%. The vote was 27.5% Dem / 71.5% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 8.0 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.