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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Allamakee County

Iowa · 14,675 residents · 639.071 sq mi
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Allamakee County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,967. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $69,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,675
+6%since 1990
from 13,855 in 1990
1990 – 2025
23 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 22 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.7
+9%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$33,967
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,098 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,599
+62%since 1990
from $10,232 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.6%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,900
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$348
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $243 in 1990
US average: $602
76.4%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 75.8% in 1990
23.6% rent
2.1
+10%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(13,819)
Black0.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(18)
Asian0.1%(11)
Diversity Score1%(134)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(13,983)
Black0.1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(520)
Asian0.3%(39)
Diversity Score9.6%(1,408)
10
+889%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.4%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.4%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 75.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
−53%since 1990
from 28.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allamakee County, Iowa?

Allamakee County, Iowa has about 14,675 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Allamakee County, Iowa?

The typical household in Allamakee County, Iowa earns about $33,967 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Allamakee County, Iowa expensive?

In Allamakee County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $69,900, and the typical rent is about $348 a month.

How educated are people in Allamakee County, Iowa?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Allamakee County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Allamakee County, Iowa?

About 9.6% of people in Allamakee County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Allamakee County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Allamakee County, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 820 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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