Allamakee County, Iowa Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Allamakee County, Iowa, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Allamakee County, Iowa. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Allamakee County, Iowa. The estimated population of Allamakee County, Iowa is 14,068 people, with a median age of 43.5.

We can look at the total population in Allamakee County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,068
+2.23%
+0.92%
2020
13,761
 -0.38% -
2019
13,813
 -0.48% -
2018
13,880
 -0.43% -
2017
13,940
 - -

Population of Allamakee County, Iowa by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
89.6%
91.2%
 -1.75%
Black/African American
1.7%
0.9%
 +88.89%
Native
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hispanic
7.2%
6.1%
 +18.03%
Asian
0.5%
0.3%
 +66.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.9%
1.4%
 -35.71%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Allamakee County, Iowa by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.5 -1.58% 43.2 +0.93% 44.7 -5.7%
2020 44.2 -0.45% 42.8 -0.7% 47.4 +2.82%
2019 44.4 -0.89% 43.1 +1.65% 46.1 -0.22%
2018 44.8 -0.44% 42.4 -0.93% 46.2 -1.49%
2017 45 - 42.8 - 46.9 -

The median age of Allamakee County, Iowa gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 928 +2.31% 861 +9.5% 946 943
10 to 19 878 -1.33% 793 +6.19% 866 841
20 to 29 751 -1.74% 593 +7.06% 736 635
30 to 39 801 -4.6% 687 +8.69% 760 745
40 to 49 735 +12% 768 -21.25% 807 616
50 to 59 1,061 0.23% 1,080 -9.09% 1,061 982
60 to 69 974 +14.5% 990 +5.69% 1,122 1,046
70+ 970 -12.91% 1,070 +3.98% 850 1,112

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Allamakee County, Iowa is $59,461.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Allamakee County.

  • Under 25
    $59,500.00
  • 25 to 44
    $67,684.00
  • 45 to 64
    $71,136.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,531.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Allamakee County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Allamakee County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Allamakee County, Iowa is currently $72,509.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.23% of households in Allamakee County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Allamakee County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.23%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.72%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.72%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.03%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.07%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.99%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.23%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Allamakee County is $29,923.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Allamakee County by the total population of Allamakee County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Allamakee County, Iowa, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Allamakee County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.62%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.98%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.05%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    61.15%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.20%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Allamakee County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Allamakee County over the age of 16 is 11,108.

Of those people, a total of 63.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Allamakee County is 61.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 636 47.00% 4.30%
20 to 24 years 685 78.80% 12.20%
25 to 29 years 686 85.60% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 711 89.20% 5.40%
35 to 44 years 1,528 84.50% 4.50%
45 to 54 years 1,539 83.30% 3.10%
55 to 59 years 1,193 82.80% 3.60%
60 to 64 years 970 64.30% 0.50%
65 to 74 years 1,807 36.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,353 10.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Allamakee County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 10,592 62.50% 3.10%
Black or African American 129 83.70% 12.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 56 85.70% 2.10%
Asian 82 85.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 57 100.00% 7.00%
Two or more races 192 75.00% 16.70%
Hispanic or Latino 568 68.70% 6.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,221 62.60% 2.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Allamakee County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Allamakee County is 6,796, with median earnings of $39,729.00.

Women in Allamakee County, Iowa earning approximately 67.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,796 $39,729.00
Male 3,723 $46,434.00
Female 3,073 $31,487.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 821 $54,844.00
Business and Financial 133 $33,958.00
Computer and Mathematical 90 $53,667.00
Architecture and Engineering 35 $74,792.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 41 $47,135.00
Community and Social Service 122 $41,875.00
Legal 37 $69,479.00
Educational and Library 312 $32,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 40 $38,333.00
Healthcare Practitioners 467 $53,908.00
Healthcare Support 218 $25,313.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $9,773.00
Law Enforcement 25 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 340 $11,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 135 $32,431.00
Personal Care and Service 113 $28,073.00
Sales 732 $30,363.00
Office and Administrative Support 654 $31,853.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 339 $45,699.00
Construction and Extraction 589 $40,466.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 320 $47,324.00
Production 643 $46,313.00
Transportation and Material Moving 257 $39,511.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 509 $55,134.00 312 $54,167.00
Business and Financial 59 $10,982.00 74 $61,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 76 $53,833.00 14 $46,875.00
Architecture and Engineering 35 $74,792.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 21 $65,625.00 20 $0.00
Community and Social Service 59 $55,134.00 63 $33,523.00
Legal 33 $69,896.00 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 47 $46,875.00 265 $28,839.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 12 $0.00 28 $23,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 140 $54,114.00 327 $51,726.00
Healthcare Support 9 $21,875.00 209 $25,586.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $9,773.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 25 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 60 $15,789.00 280 $7,366.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 93 $32,292.00 42 $40,114.00
Personal Care and Service 26 $52,833.00 87 $26,641.00
Sales 360 $31,964.00 372 $25,625.00
Office and Administrative Support 68 $22,105.00 586 $32,026.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 294 $46,653.00 45 $11,198.00
Construction and Extraction 587 $40,466.00 2 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 320 $47,324.00 0 $0.00
Production 427 $46,804.00 216 $36,176.00
Transportation and Material Moving 234 $44,643.00 23 $38,125.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,814 households in Allamakee County, with an average household size of 2.38 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,607 families in Allamakee County with an average family size of 3.03 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,015 265 327 2,207
Average Household Size 3.08 3.23 3.15 1.2
Total Families 3,015 265 327 0
Average Household Size 3.07 2.86 2.8 0

Poverty

Of the 3,607 families in Allamakee County, 7.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Allamakee County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,662 housing units in Allamakee County, Iowa.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,814 75.88%
Vacant 1,848 24.12%

11.82% of the total 7,662 housing units in Allamakee County are rental units. This is approximately 906 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,713 are occupied by the owner - or 61.51% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Allamakee County is $670.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Allamakee County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    195
  • Less than $500
    142
  • $500 to $999
    670
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    81
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    7
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    3
  • $3,000 or more
    3

Property Value

The median value of a property in Allamakee County is $142,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Allamakee County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    555
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    939
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    965
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    731
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    962
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    322
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    121
  • $1,000,000 or more
    118

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Allamakee County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Allamakee County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,271
  • 1940 to 1949
    302
  • 1950 to 1959
    599
  • 1960 to 1969
    631
  • 1970 to 1979
    919
  • 1980 to 1989
    552
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,006
  • 2000 to 2009
    975
  • 2010 to 2013
    402
  • 2014 or later
    5

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Allamakee County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    243
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,573
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,051
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,947

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Allamakee County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Allamakee County that commute to work in a particular way.

22.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Allamakee County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    657
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,293
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    828
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    506
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    482
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    367
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    616
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    188
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    275
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    483
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    197
  • 90 or more minutes
    151

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Allamakee County, Iowa in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Allamakee County, Iowa

We have data for 23 places in Allamakee County, Iowa. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.