Emmet County, Iowa
Emmet County: County in Iowa, United States
About
Emmet County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,302 and a population density of 10 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 9,095 inhabitants. Its county seat is Estherville. The county was created 174 years ago in 1850.
Quick Facts about Emmet County
| Population : | 9,095 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| Different from : | Emmet County |
| Area : | 1042 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.6% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.4% |
| Named for : | Robert Emmet |
| Capital : | Estherville |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1851 |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 10:45:40 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 9 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -13.27% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Emmet County is located at 43°22'41"N 94°40'43"W (43.3780200, -94.6784800). It has 2 neighbors: Martin County and Palo Alto County.
Emmet County map
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The largest city of Emmet County is Estherville with a population of 5,587. Other cities include, Armstrong population 841, Ringsted population 365, Wallingford population 168 and Gruver population 82. See all Emmet County cities & populated places.
Emmet County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Emmet County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Estherville | 5,587 | City in Iowa |
| Armstrong | 841 | City in Emmet County, Iowa |
| Ringsted | 365 | City in Iowa |
| Wallingford | 168 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Gruver | 82 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Dolliver | 58 | City in Emmet County, Iowa, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Emmet County
Emmet County has 2 neighbours.
- Martin County county in Minnesota, United States
- Palo Alto County county in Iowa, United States
- Estherville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Emmet County decreased by 13.27% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 10,302 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,089 | -2.11% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,944 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,880 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,821 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,702 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,581 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,422 | -1.69% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,277 | -1.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,208 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,095 | -1.24% | estimation process |
People born in Emmet County (1)
American politician Diane Brandt was born in Emmet County
Other places with the same name (2)
- Emmet County , Michigan county in Michigan, United States with a population of 33,342 people.
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. |
