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Emmetsburg

Iowa · 3,706 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 $49,498. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $121,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,706
−6%since 2000
from 3,958 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
977 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,044 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+6%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Emmetsburg
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,498
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,520 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,211
+60%since 2000
from $17,599 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,700
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$546
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
31.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+24%since 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(3,401)
Black0.9%(35)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(122)
Asian0.5%(20)
Other3.2%(119)
Diversity Score18.9%(702)
Diversity Score
19
+428%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.9 min
+18%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.6%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emmetsburg, Iowa?

Emmetsburg, Iowa has about 3,706 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emmetsburg, Iowa?

The typical household in Emmetsburg, Iowa earns about $49,498 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 $121,700, and the typical rent is about $546 a month.

How educated are people in Emmetsburg, Iowa?

About 25.1% 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 7.0% 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 234 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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