Emmet County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Emmet County is located in Iowa with a total population of 9,316. It is the 80th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Emmet County is 43.3 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Emmet County is $65,181. This is 11% lower than the state median of $73,147. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $106,200. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $195,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Emmet County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 71.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Emmet County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.8%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

15.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.7%.