Palo Alto County, Iowa
County
Overview
- County Name
- Palo Alto County
- State
- Iowa
- FIPS Code
- 19147
- State FIPS
- 19
- County FIPS
- 147
Geography
- Land Area
- 563.86 sq mi
- Water Area
- 5.57 sq mi
- Total Area
- 569.44 sq mi
- Latitude
- 43.075337
- Longitude
- -94.669055
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 8,771
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 6,734
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,543 | 97.4% |
| Hispanic | 234 | 2.7% |
| White | 8,192 | 93.4% |
| Black | 143 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 26 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,612 | 98.2% |
| Hispanic | 122 | 1.8% |
| White | 6,393 | 94.9% |
| Black | 129 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 53 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 45 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 8,863
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $72,297
- Poverty Rate
- 11.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 989
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,117 | 91.6% |
| Black | 145 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 6,030
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,691 | 28.0% |
| Republican | 2,357 | 39.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,950 | 32.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,000 | 49.8% |
| Female | 3,030 | 50.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,168 | 85.7% |
| Hispanic | 90 | 1.5% |
| Black | 1 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,561
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 59.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,108 | 60.1% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 34.4% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 15 | 46.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,810 | 60.3% |
| Female | 1,751 | 57.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,573 (26.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,150 (19.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 4,535
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $123,795
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $662
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 5.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.