Emmet County, Iowa

Emmet County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,302.[1] The county seat is Estherville.[2]

Emmet County
U.S. county
Location within the U.S. state of Iowa
Iowa's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 43°22′38″N 94°40′39″W
Country United States
State Iowa
Founded1851
Named forRobert Emmet
SeatEstherville
Largest cityEstherville
Area
 • Total408 sq mi (1,060 km2)
 • Land401.4 sq mi (1,040 km2)
 • Water6.6 sq mi (17 km2)  1.6%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total10,302
 • Estimate 
(2018)
9,253
 • Density25/sq mi (9.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district4th
Websitewww.emmetcountyia.com

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.[3] 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.[4]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 403 square miles (1,040 km2), of which 396 square miles (1,030 km2) is land and 6.6 square miles (17 km2) (1.4=6%) is water.[5] It is the second-smallest county by land area in Iowa, and the fourth-smallest by total area.

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1860105—
18701,3921,225.7%
18801,55011.4%
18904,274175.7%
19009,936132.5%
19109,816−1.2%
192012,62728.6%
193012,8561.8%
194013,4064.3%
195014,1025.2%
196014,8715.5%
197014,009−5.8%
198013,336−4.8%
199011,569−13.2%
200011,027−4.7%
201010,302−6.6%
2018 (est.)9,253[6]−10.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9]
1990-2000[10] 2010-2018[1]

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/km2). There were 4,758 housing units, of which 4,236 were occupied.[11]

2000 census
2000 Census Age Pyramid for Emmet County

As of the census[12] 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/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, 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

Townships

Emmet County is divided into twelve townships:

Population ranking

The population ranking of the following table is based on the 2010 census of Emmet County.[13]

† county seat

Rank City/Town/etc. Municipal type Population (2010 Census)
1 † Estherville City 6,360
2 Armstrong City 926
3 Ringsted City 422
4 Wallingford City 197
5 Gruver City 94
6 Dolliver City 66

Politics
Presidential Elections Results
Presidential Elections Results[14]
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2016 65.7% 3,124 28.6% 1,357 5.7% 272
2012 53.5% 2,507 44.8% 2,099 1.7% 81
2008 47.3% 2,373 51.3% 2,570 1.4% 72
2004 52.3% 2,697 46.6% 2,405 1.1% 54
2000 50.4% 2,331 46.8% 2,165 2.9% 134
1996 37.2% 1,641 51.5% 2,270 11.3% 500
1992 34.8% 1,749 44.5% 2,239 20.8% 1,044
1988 43.7% 2,173 55.8% 2,778 0.5% 26
1984 51.5% 2,946 48.0% 2,746 0.6% 33
1980 53.5% 3,062 37.6% 2,153 8.9% 509
1976 50.5% 2,872 47.8% 2,720 1.7% 95
1972 62.9% 3,436 36.1% 1,970 1.0% 55
1968 58.9% 3,444 37.0% 2,163 4.1% 240
1964 42.8% 2,611 57.1% 3,487 0.1% 5
1960 62.5% 4,284 37.4% 2,563 0.1% 6
1956 63.7% 4,193 36.2% 2,386 0.1% 5
1952 71.5% 4,935 28.2% 1,947 0.3% 22
1948 46.4% 2,464 51.8% 2,752 1.8% 97
1944 50.5% 2,668 48.8% 2,577 0.8% 41
1940 49.3% 3,053 50.0% 3,097 0.8% 47
1936 41.8% 2,362 55.9% 3,158 2.2% 125
1932 45.2% 2,129 52.8% 2,486 2.0% 94
1928 70.1% 3,218 29.9% 1,372 0.0% 0
1924 53.3% 2,739 7.9% 407 38.8% 1,997
1920 76.0% 3,360 22.4% 991 1.6% 70
1916 62.4% 1,409 35.8% 809 1.8% 41
1912 31.0% 602 25.0% 486 44.0% 855
1908 70.6% 1,401 26.3% 522 3.1% 62
1904 80.2% 1,732 16.6% 358 3.3% 71
1900 70.6% 1,618 26.0% 595 3.5% 79
1896 70.1% 1,429 27.4% 559 2.6% 52

See also

References
  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. Emmet County
  4. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 119.
  5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 24, 2019.
  7. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
  8. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
  9. "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
  10. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
  11. "Population & Housing Occupancy Status 2010". United States Census Bureau American FactFinder. Retrieved May 10, 2011.
  12. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  13. "Archived copy". Retrieved February 10, 2013.
  14. 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.

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