Emmet County, Iowa
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2010 census

The 2010 census recorded a population of 10,302 in the county, with a population density of . There were 4,758 housing units, of which 4,236 were occupied.

2000 census

As of the census
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of 2000, there were 11,027 people, 4,450 households, and 2,910 families residing in the county. The population density
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 was 28 people per square mile (11/km²). There were 4,889 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.38% White
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, 0.24% Black
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 or African American
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, 0.28% Native American
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, 0.30% Asian
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, 0.01% Pacific Islander
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, 1.25% from other races
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, and 0.54% from two or more races. 4.31% of the population were Hispanic
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 or Latino
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 of any race.

There were 4,450 households out of which 27.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.00% were married couples
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 living together, 7.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.60% were non-families. 30.30% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the county the population was spread out with 24.20% under the age of 18, 10.10% from 18 to 24, 23.80% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 19.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 94.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $33,305, and the median income for a family was $41,296. Males had a median income of $27,495 versus $20,278 for females. The per capita income
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 for the county was $16,619. About 5.20% of families and 8.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.40% of those under age 18 and 9.10% of those age 65 or over.

Cities and towns

  • Armstrong
    Armstrong, Iowa
    Armstrong is a city in Emmet County, Iowa, United States. The population was 979 at the 2000 census. It was originally known as Armstrong Grove.-Geography:Armstrong is located at ....

  • Dolliver
    Dolliver, Iowa
    Dolliver is a city in Emmet County, Iowa, United States. The population was 77 at the 2000 census. Dolliver was named for United States Senator Jonathan P. Dolliver who was a prominent politician when the town was established in 1900 as a stop on a new railroad line...


  • Estherville
    Estherville, Iowa
    Estherville is a city in Emmet County, Iowa, United States. The population was 6,360 in the 2010 census, a decline from 6,656 in the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Emmet County. Estherville is home to the main campus of Iowa Lakes Community College...

  • Forsyth

  • Gridley
  • Gruver
    Gruver, Iowa
    Gruver is a city in Emmet County, Iowa, United States. The population was 106 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Gruver is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....


  • Halfa
  • Hoprig

  • Huntington
  • Maple Hill

  • Raleigh
  • Ringsted
    Ringsted, Iowa
    Ringsted is a city in Emmet County, Iowa, United States. The population was 436 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Ringsted is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....


  • Wallingford
    Wallingford, Iowa
    Wallingford is a city in Emmet County, Iowa, United States. The population was 210 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Wallingford is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....



Townships

Emmet County is divided into twelve townships
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  • Armstrong Grove
    Armstrong Grove Township, Emmet County, Iowa
    Armstrong Grove Township is one of twelve townships in Emmet County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,192.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Armstrong Grove Township covers an area of 36.45 square miles .-Unincorporated towns:* Halfa at Armstrong Grove...

  • Center
    Center Township, Emmet County, Iowa
    Center Township is one of twelve townships in Emmet County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 459.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Center Township covers an area of 36.45 square miles ; of this, 36.03 square miles is land and 0.42 square miles Center...

  • Denmark
    Denmark Township, Emmet County, Iowa
    Denmark Township is one of twelve townships in Emmet County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 588.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Denmark Township covers an area of 35.5 square miles ....

  • Ellsworth
    Ellsworth Township, Emmet County, Iowa
    Ellsworth Township is one of twelve townships in Emmet County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 193.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Ellsworth Township covers an area of 29.06 square miles .-Unincorporated towns:* Huntington at -Adjacent...

  • Emmet
    Emmet Township, Emmet County, Iowa
    Emmet Township is one of twelve townships in Emmet County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 178.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Emmet Township covers an area of 28.42 square miles ; of this, 28.1 square miles is land and 0.32 square miles...

  • Estherville
    Estherville Township, Emmet County, Iowa
    Estherville Township is one of twelve townships in Emmet County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 7,077.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Estherville Township covers an area of 36.15 square miles ; of this, 35.81 square miles is land and 0.34 square...

  • High Lake
    High Lake Township, Emmet County, Iowa
    High Lake Township is one of twelve townships in Emmet County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 461.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, High Lake Township covers an area of 35.71 square miles ; of this, 33.38 square miles is land and 2.33 square miles High...

  • Iowa Lake
    Iowa Lake Township, Emmet County, Iowa
    Iowa Lake Township is one of twelve townships in Emmet County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 145.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Iowa Lake Township covers an area of 28.66 square miles ; of this, 28.08 square miles is land and 0.58 square miles Iowa...

  • Jack Creek
    Jack Creek Township, Emmet County, Iowa
    Jack Creek Township is one of twelve townships in Emmet County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 135.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Jack Creek Township covers an area of 35.71 square miles ; of this, 35.67 square miles is land and 0.03 square miles...

  • Lincoln
    Lincoln Township, Emmet County, Iowa
    Lincoln Township is one of twelve townships in Emmet County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 220.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Lincoln Township covers an area of 28.6 square miles ; of this, 27.14 square miles is land and 1.46 square miles Lincoln...

  • Swan Lake
    Swan Lake Township, Emmet County, Iowa
    Swan Lake Township is one of twelve townships in Emmet County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 177.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Swan Lake Township covers an area of 36.46 square miles ; of this, 35.64 square miles is land and 0.81 square miles Swan...

  • Twelve Mile Lake
    Twelve Mile Lake Township, Emmet County, Iowa
    Twelve Mile Lake Township is one of twelve townships in Emmet County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 202.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Twelve Mile Lake Township covers an area of 35.2 square miles ; of this, 34.86 square miles is land and 0.34...


  • See also

    • National Register of Historic Places listings in Emmet County, Iowa

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