Palo Alto County's estimated 2026 population is 8,906 with a growth rate of 0.08% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Palo Alto County is the 82nd largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 9,398 and has seen a growth of -5.24% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.9 years
Female: 43.9 years
Male: 41.1 years
There are 6,819 adults, (1,970 of whom are seniors) in Palo Alto County.
Female: 4,377 (49.4%)
Male: 4,486 (50.6%)
The racial composition of Palo Alto County includes 91.58% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,117 | 91.58% |
| Two or more races | 399 | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 145 | 1.64% |
| Other race | 124 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.64% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.24% |
Palo Alto County's average per capita income is $44,412. Household income levels show a median of $72,781. The poverty rate stands at 11.61%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $107,014 | - |
| Families | $98,717 | $111,175 |
| Households | $72,781 | $89,684 |
| Non Families | $40,678 | $56,622 |
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