Allamakee County, Iowa Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Allamakee County, IA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around averageLess healthy than 79% of counties in Iowa
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below averageLess educated than 82% of counties in Iowa
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Allamakee County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,091 | 3,204,793 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 21.4 | 57.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.08% | 0.41% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 43.7 | 36.8 | 37.3 |
| Households | 5,950 | 1,308,457 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Allamakee County declined by 2.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 14,091 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Allamakee County is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 21.0% of residents. That is 2.1 points above Iowa as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 2,474 17.6% -4.7 pts
- Millennials 29–44 2,422 17.2% -3.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 2,959 21.0% +2.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 2,887 20.5% +2.8 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Iowa, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.3% of the people living in Allamakee County and men 50.7%.
- Women 49.3% Iowa 50.0%
- Men 50.7% Iowa 50.0%
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Economy
Allamakee County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Allamakee County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,565 | $75,133 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.85% | 3.99% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Allamakee County is about 6% lower than in Iowa.
Housing
| Metric | Allamakee County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $19,790 | $153,425 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $795 | $971 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 79.6% | 71.7% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Allamakee County is about 2.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $795 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Allamakee County spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 152 hours, about 6.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Allamakee County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.3 | 17.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.6 | 33.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 152 | 141 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,727 | $4,382 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 7.1% | 11.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 4,993 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 364 | 606 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Iowa:
Sioux County (10.1 min), Union County (10.4 min), Cass County (10.6 min).
Slowest:
Monroe County (30.4 min), Madison County (30.1 min), Mills County (26.7 min).
The average commute time in Allamakee County is 18 minutes, longer than the 17 minutes in Iowa.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Allamakee County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Allamakee County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.4% | 27.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | 2.37 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Iowa:
Johnson County (0.4), Dallas County (0.4), Story County (0.4).
Lowest:
Crawford County (0.2), Wayne County (0.2), Louisa County (0.2).
Health
Allamakee County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Allamakee County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.9 | 79.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.7% | 13.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.2% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Iowa:
Johnson County (0.8), Story County (0.8), Winneshiek County (0.8).
Lowest:
Davis County (0.8), Wayne County (0.8), Appanoose County (0.8).
Allamakee County, IA Compared With Nearby Counties
How Allamakee County, IA compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allamakee County, IA | 14,091 | $70,565 #2/2 | $19,790 #2/2 | 18.3 min #1/2 |
| Vernon County, WI | 31,046 | $71,656 | $61,875 | 22.0 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Allamakee County, Iowa.
How many people live in Allamakee County, Iowa?
About 14,091 people live in Allamakee County, Iowa, in 5,950 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 43.7, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 6 years.
How densely populated is Allamakee County, Iowa?
Averaged over its land area, Allamakee County, Iowa has 21 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 25% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Allamakee County, Iowa?
The median home costs 0.3 times the median household income ($19,790 against $70,565), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $795 a month takes about 14% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Allamakee County, Iowa?
Unemployment in Allamakee County, Iowa is only 2.5%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Allamakee County, Iowa?
17.4% of adults in Allamakee County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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