Kossuth County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Name: Kossuth County, Iowa Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Kossuth County, Iowa has a population of 14,516, the 54th most populous county in Iowa. The median household income is $67,697 and the median home value is $148,300. The poverty rate is 8.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Kossuth County Quick Facts

Population 14,516

Median Household Income $67,697

Median Home Value $148,300

Poverty Rate 8.2%

Unemployment Rate 1.9%

Median Age 44.2 years

Homeownership Rate 78.6%

Affordability Ratio 2.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.8%

High School Graduation 95.1%

Cities/Places 17

Population 14,516 54th of 99

Median Income $67,697 10% lower than state

Poverty Rate 8.2%

Unemployment 1.9%

How Kossuth County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	14,610	14,516	-0.6%
Median household income	$65,656	$67,697	+3.1%
Median home value	$135,100	$148,300	+9.8%

Median Household Income

Kossuth

$67,697

$75,059

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Kossuth

$148,300

$208,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.6%

$25K-$50K 22.1%

$50K-$100K 33.1%

$100K+ 31.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.5%

$10K-$15K

2.5%

$15K-$20K

5.0%

$20K-$25K

2.5%

$25K-$30K

3.9%

$30K-$35K

2.3%

$35K-$40K

5.0%

$40K-$45K

6.9%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

9.2%

$60K-$75K

10.6%

$75K-$100K

13.3%

$100K-$125K

11.8%

$125K-$150K

8.0%

$150K-$200K

6.2%

$200K+

5.2%

Employment

1.9% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

62.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.6%

Renter 21.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $859/mo 15.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.0%

18-34

17.2%

35-54

21.0%

55-74

27.8%

75+

12.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 31 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Kossuth County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Algona	5,377	$56,040	6.9%	$160,800
West Bend	855	$86,154	7.4%	$159,700
Bancroft	626	$60,000	10.2%	$120,700
Swea City	591	$47,656	27.0%	$56,400
Whittemore	569	$78,702	4.2%	$100,500
Burt	511	$66,750	18.8%	$75,000
Titonka	452	$72,250	8.2%	$65,800
Wesley	360	$68,125	10.8%	$95,000
Lu Verne	318	$51,250	24.2%	$61,700
Fenton	290	$55,417	6.6%	$55,000
Lakota	266	$68,750	13.2%	$49,000
Ledyard	112	$33,750	10.7%	$28,800
Lone Rock	106	$52,500	3.8%	$63,600
St. Joseph	73	$37,344	26.0%	N/A
Irvington	34	N/A	17.6%	N/A
St. Benedict	25	$128,438	0.0%	$63,300
Sexton	24	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Kossuth County is located in Iowa with a total population of 14,516. It is the 54th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa. The county encompasses 17 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kossuth County is 44.2 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. 12.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kossuth County is $67,697. This is 10% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.2%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $148,300. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Kossuth County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Kossuth County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.5%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

22.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Kossuth County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Iowa and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kossuth County, Iowa?

Kossuth County has a population of 14,516, making it the 54th most populous county in Iowa.

What is the median income in Kossuth County?

The median household income in Kossuth County is $67,697 with a poverty rate of 8.2%.

How many cities are in Kossuth County, Iowa?

Kossuth County contains 17 Census-designated places.