Iowa Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,863 (100%) |
| Population Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 16 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $72,781 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,828 |
| Median Home Value | $123,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,535 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,915 (64.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 867 (19.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 753 (16.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 3,782 |
| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
| Family Households | 2,173 (57.5%) |
The table below compares Palo Alto County to the other 99 counties and county equivalents in Iowa by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 83 | 17th |
| Population Density | # 86 | 14th |
| Median Household Income | # 39 | 61st |
| Per Capita Income | # 54 | 47th |
| Diversity Index | # 51 | 50th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool.
