County in Iowa
| Emmet County | |
|---|---|
| County | |
 Emmet County Courthouse | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Iowa | |
 Iowa's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 43°22′38″N 94°40′39″W / 43.377222222222°N 94.6775°W / 43.377222222222; -94.6775 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| Founded | 1851 |
| Named for | Robert Emmet |
| Seat | Estherville |
| Largest city | Estherville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 408 sq mi (1,060 km) |
| • Land | 401.4 sq mi (1,040 km) |
| • Water | 6.6 sq mi (17 km) 1.6% |
| Population | |
| • Total | 9,388 |
| • Density | 23/sq mi (8.9/km) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 4th |
| Website | emmetcounty |
Emmet County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,388. The county seat is Estherville.
History
Emmet County was created by authority of the Iowa Legislature in 1851. There were finally enough settlers in the area to organize the county in 1859. The county was named for the Irish patriot Robert Emmet, who was hanged as a traitor to the British government at the age of 25.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 403 square miles (1,040 km), of which 396 square miles (1,030 km) is land and 6.6 square miles (17 km) (1.4=6%) is water. It is the second-smallest county by land area in Iowa, and the fourth-smallest by total area.
Major highways
Adjacent counties
- Jackson County, Minnesota (northwest)
- Martin County, Minnesota (northeast)
- Kossuth County (east)
- Palo Alto County (south)
- Dickinson County (west)
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 105 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,392 | 1,225.7% | |
| 1880 | 1,550 | 11.4% | |
| 1890 | 4,274 | 175.7% | |
| 1900 | 9,936 | 132.5% | |
| 1910 | 9,816 | −1.2% | |
| 1920 | 12,627 | 28.6% | |
| 1930 | 12,856 | 1.8% | |
| 1940 | 13,406 | 4.3% | |
| 1950 | 14,102 | 5.2% | |
| 1960 | 14,871 | 5.5% | |
| 1970 | 14,009 | −5.8% | |
| 1980 | 13,336 | −4.8% | |
| 1990 | 11,569 | −13.2% | |
| 2000 | 11,027 | −4.7% | |
| 2010 | 10,302 | −6.6% | |
| 2020 | 9,388 | −8.9% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 9,229 | −1.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2018 | |||
2020 census
The 2020 census recorded a population of 9,388 in the county, with a population density of 22.9385/sq mi (8.8566/km). 94.84% of the population reported being of one race. There were 4,475 housing units of which 3,972 were occupied.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 8,134 | 86.64% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 89 | 0.94% |
| Native American (NH) | 31 | 0.33% |
| Asian (NH) | 32 | 0.34% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 3 | 0.03% |
| Other/Mixed (NH) | 212 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 887 | 9.5% |
2010 census
The 2010 census recorded a population of 10,302 in the county, with a population density of 26.0322/sq mi (10.0511/km). There were 4,758 housing units, of which 4,236 were occupied.
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 11,027 people, 4,450 households, and 2,910 families residing in the county. The population density was 28 people per square mile (11 people/km). There were 4,889 housing units at an average density of 12 units per square mile (4.6 units/km). The racial makeup of the county was 97.38% White, 0.24% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.25% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. 4.31% of the population were Hispanic or Latino 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 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 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.
Communities
Cities
Unincorporated communities
- Forsyth
- Gridley
- Halfa
- Hoprig
- Huntington
- Island Grove
- Maple Hill
- Raleigh
Townships
Emmet County is divided into twelve townships:
- Armstrong Grove
- Center
- Denmark
- Ellsworth
- Emmet
- Estherville
- High Lake
- Iowa Lake
- Jack Creek
- Lincoln
- Swan Lake
- Twelve Mile Lake
Population ranking
The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2020 census of Emmet County. † county seat
| Rank | City/Town/etc. | Municipal type | Population (2020 Census) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | † Estherville | City | 5,904 |
| 2 | Armstrong | City | 875 |
| 3 | Ringsted | City | 365 |
| 4 | Wallingford | City | 165 |
| 5 | Dolliver | City | 65 |
| 6 | Gruver | City | 63 |
Politics
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2024 | 3,422 | 71.32% | 1,315 | 27.41% | 61 | 1.27% |
| 2020 | 3,265 | 67.28% | 1,520 | 31.32% | 68 | 1.40% |
| 2016 | 3,124 | 65.73% | 1,357 | 28.55% | 272 | 5.72% |
| 2012 | 2,507 | 53.49% | 2,099 | 44.78% | 81 | 1.73% |
| 2008 | 2,373 | 47.32% | 2,570 | 51.25% | 72 | 1.44% |
| 2004 | 2,697 | 52.31% | 2,405 | 46.64% | 54 | 1.05% |
| 2000 | 2,331 | 50.35% | 2,165 | 46.76% | 134 | 2.89% |
| 1996 | 1,641 | 37.20% | 2,270 | 51.46% | 500 | 11.34% |
| 1992 | 1,749 | 34.76% | 2,239 | 44.50% | 1,044 | 20.75% |
| 1988 | 2,173 | 43.66% | 2,778 | 55.82% | 26 | 0.52% |
| 1984 | 2,946 | 51.46% | 2,746 | 47.97% | 33 | 0.58% |
| 1980 | 3,062 | 53.49% | 2,153 | 37.61% | 509 | 8.89% |
| 1976 | 2,872 | 50.50% | 2,720 | 47.83% | 95 | 1.67% |
| 1972 | 3,436 | 62.92% | 1,970 | 36.07% | 55 | 1.01% |
| 1968 | 3,444 | 58.90% | 2,163 | 36.99% | 240 | 4.10% |
| 1964 | 2,611 | 42.78% | 3,487 | 57.14% | 5 | 0.08% |
| 1960 | 4,284 | 62.51% | 2,563 | 37.40% | 6 | 0.09% |
| 1956 | 4,193 | 63.68% | 2,386 | 36.24% | 5 | 0.08% |
| 1952 | 4,935 | 71.48% | 1,947 | 28.20% | 22 | 0.32% |
| 1948 | 2,464 | 46.38% | 2,752 | 51.80% | 97 | 1.83% |
| 1944 | 2,668 | 50.47% | 2,577 | 48.75% | 41 | 0.78% |
| 1940 | 3,053 | 49.27% | 3,097 | 49.98% | 47 | 0.76% |
| 1936 | 2,362 | 41.84% | 3,158 | 55.94% | 125 | 2.21% |
| 1932 | 2,129 | 45.21% | 2,486 | 52.79% | 94 | 2.00% |
| 1928 | 3,218 | 70.11% | 1,372 | 29.89% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1924 | 2,739 | 53.26% | 407 | 7.91% | 1,997 | 38.83% |
| 1920 | 3,360 | 76.00% | 991 | 22.42% | 70 | 1.58% |
| 1916 | 1,409 | 62.37% | 809 | 35.81% | 41 | 1.81% |
| 1912 | 602 | 30.98% | 486 | 25.01% | 855 | 44.00% |
| 1908 | 1,401 | 70.58% | 522 | 26.30% | 62 | 3.12% |
| 1904 | 1,732 | 80.15% | 358 | 16.57% | 71 | 3.29% |
| 1900 | 1,618 | 70.59% | 595 | 25.96% | 79 | 3.45% |
| 1896 | 1,429 | 70.05% | 559 | 27.40% | 52 | 2.55% |
See also
References
- ^ "2020 Census State Redistricting Data". census.gov. United states Census Bureau. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- Emmet County
- Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 119.
- "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
- "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
- "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
- "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
- "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
- "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Emmet County, Iowa".
- "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010" (PDF). United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 16, 2020. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
Further reading
- History of Emmet County and Dickinson County, Iowa: A Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress and Achievement. In Two Volumes. Chicago: Pioneer Publishing Co., 1917.
External links
- Emmet County, Iowa Unofficial county website
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| County seat: Estherville | ||
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