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Allamakee County

Iowa · 14,061 residents · 639.071 sq mi
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Allamakee County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,523. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $133,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,061
−4%since 2000
from 14,675 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+9%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,523
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,967 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,546
+72%since 2000
from $16,599 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Construction9.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,400
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$629
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $348 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
22.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+17%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(13,983)
Black0.1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(520)
Asian0.3%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(1,408)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(12,401)
Black1%(146)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(1,221)
Asian0.3%(41)
Other1.6%(226)
Diversity Score26.4%(3,714)
Segregation Score59.3%(8,343)
Diversity Score
26
+175%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
59
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+70%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allamakee County, Iowa?

Allamakee County, Iowa has about 14,061 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Allamakee County, Iowa earns about $55,523 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 $133,400, and the typical rent is about $629 a month.

How educated are people in Allamakee County, Iowa?

About 18.2% 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 11.4% 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 206 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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