Palo Alto County, IA — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
8,902
Male
4,468
50.2%
Female
4,434
49.8%
Median Age
41.5 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.3
Foreign Born
2.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher14.0%
High School or Higher36.0%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.9%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
4.2%
Married
41.9%
Palo Alto County, IA has a population of 8,902 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 41.5 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 92.5% of the population. 14.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 2.2% of residents are foreign-born.