Kossuth County, Iowa Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 53rd-largest in Iowa
The population of Kossuth County, Iowa is 14,610 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 53rd-largest county in Iowa. The median household income is $65,656, the median home value is $135,100, and the median age is 45.0.
The population of Kossuth County has declined 7.2% since 2010 (15,524 → 14,408), a -0.53% annualized rate.
14,610
Population
-0.53%
Annual growth
15
People / sq mi
$65,656
Median Income
$135,100
Median Home Value
Kossuth County covers 973 sq mi of land at 15.0 people per square mile.
About Kossuth County, IA
The poverty rate is what most separates Kossuth County from the typical county: 6.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Kossuth County is a county in Iowa with a population of 14,610.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $65,656 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 6.0%, is on the lower side for US counties and below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $135,100, with typical rent around $859.
22.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. About 7.8% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 16 minutes each way.
Kossuth County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Kossuth County had a population of 15,524 in 2010 and 14,408 in 2024, a -7.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 15,524 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.53%.
14,408
Population (2024)
15,524
Population (2010)
15,524
Peak (2010)
-0.53%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,524 |
| 2011 | 15,396 |
| 2012 | 15,407 |
| 2013 | 15,325 |
| 2014 | 15,221 |
| 2015 | 15,150 |
| 2016 | 15,104 |
| 2017 | 14,935 |
| 2018 | 14,834 |
| 2019 | 14,769 |
| 2020 | 14,791 |
| 2021 | 14,511 |
| 2022 | 14,462 |
| 2023 | 14,410 |
| 2024 | 14,408 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
45.0
Median Age
49.2%
Female
50.8%
Male
24.9%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.8% · Seniors (65+): 24.9%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $65,656$-7,491 vs state |
| Mean household income | $83,589 |
| Per-capita income | $37,180 |
| Poverty rate | 6.0%-0.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 61.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Kossuth County is professional & business services, accounting for 19.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
3.6%
Carpool
78.2%
Public transit
7.8%
Work from home
16.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$135,100$-60,800 vs state
Median home value
$859
Median rent
75.3%
Homeownership rate
7,220
Total housing units
90.1%
Occupied
9.9%
Vacant
24.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
96.1%
With health insurance
91.5%
With broadband internet
20.3%
Foreign-born
7.8%
Veterans (18+)
14.2%
With a disability
95.7%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
94.7%
High School+
22.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kossuth County, Iowa has a population of 14,610 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 53rd-largest county in Iowa. Population density is 15 people per square mile.
The population of Kossuth County has declined 7.2% since 2010 (15,524 → 14,408), a -0.53% annualized rate.
The median household income in Kossuth County, Iowa is $65,656, with mean (average) household income of $83,589 and per-capita income of $37,180. 6.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Kossuth County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.1%), Black or African American (0.6%), Hispanic or Latino (0.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Kossuth County, Iowa is 45.0 years. Residents are 49.2% female and 50.8% male.
The median home value in Kossuth County is $135,100 and median monthly rent is $859. 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 7,220 total housing units, 9.9% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Kossuth County, Iowa is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.3%.
Des Moines is among the largest cities associated with Kossuth County, Iowa, with a population of 212,464.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.