Allamakee County, Iowa
Allamakee County: County in Iowa, United States
About
Allamakee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,330 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 13,642 inhabitants. Its county seat is Waukon. The county was created 178 years ago in 1847.
Quick Facts about Allamakee County
| Population : | 13,642 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| Area : | 1706 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 97% |
| Altitude : | 988 feet / 301 meters |
| Capital : | Waukon |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1847 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 17:29:48 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.04% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Allamakee County is located at 43°17'3"N 91°22'41"W (43.2842800, -91.3780900). It has 6 neighbors: Clayton County, Iowa County, Winneshiek County, Houston County, Crawford County and Vernon County.
Allamakee County map
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The largest city of Allamakee County is Waukon with a population of 3,600. Other cities include, Postville population 2,033, Lansing population 933, New Albin population 498 and Harpers Ferry population 326. See all Allamakee County cities & populated places.
Allamakee County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Allamakee County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Waukon | 3,600 | City in Iowa |
| Postville | 2,033 | City in Iowa, United States of America |
| Lansing | 933 | Human settlement in Allamakee County, Iowa, United States of America |
| New Albin | 498 | City in Allamakee County, Iowa, United States |
| Harpers Ferry | 326 | City in Iowa |
| Waterville | 142 | City in Allamakee County, Iowa, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Allamakee County
Allamakee County has 6 neighbours.
- Clayton County county in Iowa, United States
- Iowa County county in Iowa, United States
- Winneshiek County county in Iowa, United States
- Houston County county in Minnesota, United States
- Crawford County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Vernon County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Waukon
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Allamakee County decreased by 5.04% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 14,330 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,222 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,149 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,071 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,062 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,874 | -1.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,851 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,803 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,852 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,687 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,642 | -0.33% | estimation process |
People born in Allamakee County (1)
American politician (1858–1944) Coe I. Crawford was born in Allamakee County
Iowa Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 820,445 | A city located in the state of Iowa. |
| Polk County | 494,281 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Linn County | 227,854 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Des Moines | 212,312 | The capital of Iowa. |
| Scott County | 173,216 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Johnson County | 153,740 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Cedar Rapids | 134,027 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Black Hawk County | 130,786 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Woodbury County | 103,138 | County in Iowa, United States of America |
| Davenport | 101,799 | The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa. |
| Story County | 98,237 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Dubuque County | 97,590 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Dallas County | 96,963 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Pottawattamie County | 93,328 | County in Iowa, United States of America |
| Sioux City | 82,651 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Iowa City | 75,130 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa. |
