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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Kossuth County

Iowa · 17,163 residents · 972.731 sq mi
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Kossuth County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,562. Population has declined 8% 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 $57,200. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,163
−8%since 1990
from 18,591 in 1990
1990 – 2025
18 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 19 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.3
+13%since 1990
from 36.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
14K15K17K18K19K1990201020202024Kossuth County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,562
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,321 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,598
+48%since 1990
from $11,247 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.2%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,200
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$347
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $260 in 1990
US average: $602
77.8%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 73.1% in 1990
22.2% rent
1.7
+14%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(18,505)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(63)
Asian0.2%(31)
Diversity Score2%(369)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(16,867)
Black0.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(139)
Asian0.3%(59)
Diversity Score3.1%(540)
3
+58%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.6%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.6%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 79.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
−57%since 1990
from 28.6 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 Kossuth County, Iowa?

Kossuth County, Iowa has about 17,163 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Kossuth County, Iowa earns about $34,562 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kossuth County, Iowa expensive?

In Kossuth County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $57,200, and the typical rent is about $347 a month.

How educated are people in Kossuth County, Iowa?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Kossuth County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kossuth County, Iowa?

About 10.2% of people in Kossuth County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kossuth County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Kossuth County, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,428 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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