Palo Alto County, Iowa
IA · FIPS 19147 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,863 | — | #2,576 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $72,781 | -3.2% | #988 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.9 years | +7.7% | #1,523 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $123,200 | -56.3% | #2,606 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $638 | -45.1% | #2,974 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | -7.8% | #1,166 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Palo Alto County has a population of 8,863, making it the #2,576 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Palo Alto County is $72,781, ranking #988 out of 3,222 counties — 3.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.6% and unemployment stands at 2.2%.
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The median home value in Palo Alto County is $123,200 (-56.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $638/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.1%.
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95.2% of residents in Palo Alto County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.8% above the national rate.
About Palo Alto County, Iowa
Palo Alto County, Iowa has a total population of 8,863, making it the 2,576th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Palo Alto County is 41.9 years, which is 7.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Palo Alto County is $72,781, which ranks #988 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2%.
The median home value in Palo Alto County is $123,200, 56.3% below the national median. Renters in Palo Alto County pay a median gross rent of $638 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Palo Alto County, 19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.9 min.
Palo Alto County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.5%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
All data for Palo Alto 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.