COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Emmet County

Iowa · 11,569 residents · 395.89 sq mi

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Emmet County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,790. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $27,900.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 36.1

US median: 33.0

Less educated

11% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 34%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

11,569

+5%vs 2000

vs 11,027 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

29 / sq mi

+5%vs 2000

vs 28 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

36.1

−9%vs 2000

vs 39.6 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20249K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$22,790

−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $33,305 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$10,402

−37%vs 2000

vs $16,619 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

13.0%

+4.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 8.2% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$27,900

−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $55,700 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$247

+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $322 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

72.0%

−3.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 75.1% in 2000

28.0% rent

Afford Score

1.2

−27%vs 2000

vs 1.7 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic94.5%(10,424)

Black0.2%(26)

Hispanic / Latino4.3%(475)

Asian0.3%(33)

Other0%

Diversity Score11.6%(1,285)

1990

White, non-Hispanic99.6%(11,525)

Black0.1%(9)

Hispanic / Latino0.3%(38)

Asian0.2%(24)

Other0.1%(11)

Diversity Score1.8%(203)

Diversity Score

−85%vs 2000

vs 12 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

11.0%

−2.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 13.0% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

78.3%

−3.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 82.2% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

2.4%

−1.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 3.5% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

21.5 min

+83%vs 2000

vs 11.8 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emmet County, Iowa?

Emmet County, Iowa has about 11,569 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Emmet County, Iowa earns about $22,790 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emmet County, Iowa expensive?

In Emmet County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $27,900, and the typical rent is about $247 a month.

How educated are people in Emmet County, Iowa?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Emmet County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emmet County, Iowa?

About 13.0% of people in Emmet County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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