Allamakee County Summary

Life in Allamakee County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Allamakee County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Allamakee County:

  • The population in Allamakee County is 14,046.

  • The median home value in Allamakee County is $215,448.

  • The median income in Allamakee County is $64,049.

  • The median rent in Allamakee County is $721.

  • The unemployment rate in Allamakee County is 3.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Allamakee County is 11.6%.

  • The average high in Allamakee County is 65.3° and there are 80.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Allamakee County

List Of Cities & Towns in Allamakee County

Waukon, IA Population 3,818

Postville, IA Population 2,653

Lansing, IA Population 1,053

New Albin, IA Population 478

Harpers Ferry, IA Population 236

Waterville, IA Population 157

Map Of Allamakee County

Allamakee County, IA Weather

  • The average high in Allamakee County is 65.3°.

  • There are 71.06 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 80.4 inches of rain each year with 12.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:41 hours of sun each day in Allamakee County.

StatAllamakee County
Mean High65.3
Nice Days71.06
Rainfall80.4
Snowfall12.2
Sunny_hours4:41
65.3°
Average High
80.4
Inches of Rain

Allamakee County Photos

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Allamakee County Demographics

Population over time in Allamakee County

The current population in Allamakee County is 14,046. The population has increased 1.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 14,068 2.2%
2021 13,761 -0.4%
2020 13,813 -

Gender in Allamakee County

  • Allamakee County is 49.5% female with 6,958 female residents.

  • Allamakee County is 50.5% male with 7,088 male residents.

Female
49.5% (6,958)
Male
50.5% (7,088)
Gender Allamakee County IA USA
Female 49.5% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 50.5% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Allamakee County

Allamakee County is:

  • 89.1% White with 12,509 White residents.

  • 1.7% African American with 241 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 36 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 84 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 0.9% Two Or More with 129 Two Or More residents.

  • 7.5% Hispanic with 1,047 Hispanic residents.

White
89.1% (12,509)
African American
1.7% (241)
American Indian
0.3% (36)
Asian
0.6% (84)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
0.9% (129)
Hispanic
7.5% (1,047)

Table: Allamakee County By Race

Race Allamakee County IA USA
White 89.1% 83.8% 58.9%
African American 1.7% 3.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 0.9% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 7.5% 6.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Allamakee County, Iowa

  • 2.6% of households in Allamakee County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.2% of households in Allamakee County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.0% of households in Allamakee County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Allamakee County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Allamakee County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 22.8% of households in Allamakee County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Allamakee County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Allamakee County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.8% of households in Allamakee County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.7% of households in Allamakee County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.6% (369)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.2% (456)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.0% (1,409)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.9% (1,254)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.3% (1,872)
$50,000 to $74,999
22.8% (3,197)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.0% (2,108)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.6% (2,049)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.8% (672)
$200,000 or more
4.7% (656)
Income Allamakee County IA USA
Less than $10,000 2.6% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.2% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.0% 7.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.9% 7.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.3% 11.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 22.8% 17.9% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.0% 14.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.6% 18.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.8% 7.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.7% 7.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Allamakee County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Allamakee County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Allamakee County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 41.0% of adults in Allamakee County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Allamakee County completed some college.

  • 13.0% of adults in Allamakee County completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Allamakee County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Allamakee County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Allamakee County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Allamakee County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (421)
9-12th Grade
5% (702)
High School / GED
41% (5,758)
Some College
19% (2,668)
Associate's Degree
13% (1,825)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (1,966)
Master's Degree
4% (561)
Professional Degree
1% (140)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Allamakee County IA USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 4% 6%
High School / GED 41% 31% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 13% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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