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Emmetsburg

Iowa · 3,904 residents · 3.792 sq mi
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Emmetsburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,932. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $85,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,904
−1%since 2000
from 3,958 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,030 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,044 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+1%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Emmetsburg
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,932
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,520 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,901
+41%since 2000
from $17,599 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$366
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.0%
−31.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(3,876)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(33)
Asian0.5%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(142)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(3,729)
Black1%(39)
Hispanic / Latino2%(79)
Asian0.5%(18)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.6%(335)
Diversity Score
9
+139%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+68%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.1%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emmetsburg, Iowa?

Emmetsburg, Iowa has about 3,904 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emmetsburg, Iowa?

The typical household in Emmetsburg, Iowa earns about $42,932 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 $85,500, and the typical rent is about $366 a month.

How educated are people in Emmetsburg, Iowa?

About 18.8% 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 14.3% of people in Emmetsburg, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Emmetsburg, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Emmetsburg, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 36 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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