Palo Alto County, Iowa
Palo Alto County: County in Iowa, United States
About
Palo Alto County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,421 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,845 inhabitants. Its county seat is Emmetsburg. The county was created 174 years ago in 1851.
Quick Facts about Palo Alto County
| Population : | 8,845 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| Area : | 1475 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99% |
| Named for : | Battle of Palo Alto |
| Altitude : | 1,198 feet / 365 meters |
| Capital : | Emmetsburg |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1851 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 17:31:05 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.51% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Palo Alto County is located at 43°4'55"N 94°40'41"W (43.0820600, -94.6781400).
Palo Alto County map
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The largest city of Palo Alto County is Emmetsburg with a population of 3,667. Other cities include, Graettinger population 776, Ruthven population 678, Mallard population 266 and Ayrshire population 138. See all Palo Alto County cities & populated places.
Palo Alto County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Palo Alto County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Emmetsburg | 3,667 | City in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States |
| Graettinger | 776 | Human settlement in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Ruthven | 678 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Mallard | 266 | City in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States |
| Ayrshire | 138 | City in Iowa |
| Cylinder | 84 | Human settlement in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Curlew | 55 | Human settlement in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Rodman | 41 | City in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Palo Alto County
Palo Alto County has 1 neighbours.
- Emmet County county in Iowa, United States
- Emmetsburg
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Palo Alto County decreased by 6.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,421 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,354 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,279 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,164 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,120 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,140 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,034 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,052 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,903 | -1.67% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,886 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,845 | -0.46% | estimation process |
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. |
