Kossuth County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19109 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,516 | — | #2,186 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,697 | -9.9% | #1,366 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.2 years | +13.6% | #887 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $148,300 | -47.4% | #2,280 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $859 | -26.1% | #1,680 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% | -34.7% | #411 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Kossuth County has a population of 14,516, making it the #2,186 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.2 years, which is 13.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Kossuth County is $67,697, ranking #1,366 out of 3,222 counties — 9.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.2% and unemployment stands at 1.9%.
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The median home value in Kossuth County is $148,300 (-47.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $859/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.6%.
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96.2% of residents in Kossuth County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.9% above the national rate.
About Kossuth County, Iowa
Kossuth County, Iowa has a total population of 14,516, making it the 2,186th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Kossuth County is 44.2 years, which is 13.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Kossuth County is $67,697, which ranks #1,366 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9%.
The median home value in Kossuth County is $148,300, 47.4% below the national median. Renters in Kossuth County pay a median gross rent of $859 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Kossuth County, 22.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.2 min.
Kossuth County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.5%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
All data for Kossuth 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.