Palo Alto County, Iowa
Palo Alto County is home to 8,863 people. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the Iowa rate (11.1%). The median household income is $72,781.
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| Measure | Value | Iowa | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,863 | 3,210,507 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $72,781 | $75,059 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 11.6% | 11.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 17.4% | 12.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 4.8% | 5.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.0% | 31.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $123,200 | $208,000 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $638 | $972 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 42.4% | 43.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 2.5% | 5.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 41.9 years | 38.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Buena Vista County
- Clay County
- Dickinson County
- Emmet County
- Humboldt County
- Kossuth County
- Pocahontas County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.