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Emmetsburg

Iowa · 3,958 residents · 3.792 sq mi
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Emmetsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,520. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $62,500. With a median age of 40.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,958
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3,940 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,044 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,039 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.9
+9%since 1990
from 37.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Emmetsburg
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,520
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,138 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,599
+66%since 1990
from $10,628 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.1%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$62,500
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$354
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $252 in 1990
US average: $602
68.5%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
31.5% rent
2.0
+16%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(3,903)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(106)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(3,876)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(33)
Asian0.5%(21)
Diversity Score3.6%(142)
4
+33%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.9%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.0%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 76.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.1 min
−29%since 1990
from 14.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emmetsburg, Iowa?

Emmetsburg, Iowa has about 3,958 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Emmetsburg, Iowa?

The typical household in Emmetsburg, Iowa earns about $31,520 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emmetsburg, Iowa expensive?

In Emmetsburg, Iowa, the median home is worth about $62,500, and the typical rent is about $354 a month.

How educated are people in Emmetsburg, Iowa?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Emmetsburg, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emmetsburg, Iowa?

About 13.1% of people in Emmetsburg, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Emmetsburg, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Emmetsburg, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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