Allamakee County, IA
Allamakee County Overview
14,046
TOTAL POPULATION
7,088
MALE POPULATION
6,958
FEMALE POPULATION
101.87
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.17
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.1
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,214
PER CAPITA INCOME
$77,754
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$64,049
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
7,093
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Allamakee County Area Codes
Race in Allamakee County
The most populous races in Allamakee County are White / Caucasian (12,981 | 92.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1,047 | 7.4%), and Two or more Races (402 | 2.9%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 84 | 0.6% |
Black / African American | 241 | 1.7% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 1,047 | 7.4% |
Native / Alaskan | 132 | 0.9% |
White / Caucasian | 12,981 | 92.4% |
Two or more Races | 402 | 2.9% |
Some other Race | 206 | 1.5% |
Total | 14,046 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Allamakee County
The most populous ancestries reported in Allamakee County are German (5,932 | 42.2%), Irish (2,488 | 17.7%), Norwegian (2,321 | 16.5%), English (1,001 | 7.1%), and Mexican (726 | 5.2%), together accounting for 88.8% of all Allamakee County residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
African | 11 | 0.1% |
Alsatian | 1 | 0.0% |
American | 667 | 4.8% |
Arab | 48 | 0.3% |
Austrian | 29 | 0.2% |
Belgian | 12 | 0.1% |
Bhutanese | 19 | 0.1% |
British | 2 | 0.0% |
Burmese | 17 | 0.1% |
Central American | 228 | 1.6% |
Central American Indian | 39 | 0.3% |
Cherokee | 1 | 0.0% |
Creek | 1 | 0.0% |
Croatian | 1 | 0.0% |
Czech | 305 | 2.2% |
Czechoslovakian | 22 | 0.2% |
Danish | 83 | 0.6% |
Dutch | 119 | 0.9% |
English | 1,001 | 7.1% |
European | 91 | 0.6% |
French | 138 | 1.0% |
French Canadian | 27 | 0.2% |
German | 5,932 | 42.2% |
Guatemalan | 216 | 1.5% |
Honduran | 4 | 0.0% |
Hungarian | 8 | 0.1% |
Indian (Asian) | 42 | 0.3% |
Iranian | 4 | 0.0% |
Irish | 2,488 | 17.7% |
Israeli | 15 | 0.1% |
Italian | 72 | 0.5% |
Korean | 32 | 0.2% |
Latvian | 6 | 0.0% |
Lithuanian | 1 | 0.0% |
Luxembourger | 2 | 0.0% |
Mexican | 726 | 5.2% |
Mexican American Indian | 49 | 0.4% |
Moroccan | 48 | 0.3% |
Northern European | 23 | 0.2% |
Norwegian | 2,321 | 16.5% |
Panamanian | 4 | 0.0% |
Polish | 47 | 0.3% |
Portuguese | 4 | 0.0% |
Puerto Rican | 52 | 0.4% |
Russian | 104 | 0.7% |
Salvadoran | 4 | 0.0% |
Scandinavian | 25 | 0.2% |
Scotch-Irish | 45 | 0.3% |
Scottish | 82 | 0.6% |
Sioux | 11 | 0.1% |
Slovak | 15 | 0.1% |
Slovene | 3 | 0.0% |
Somali | 148 | 1.1% |
Subsaharan African | 174 | 1.2% |
Swedish | 113 | 0.8% |
Swiss | 148 | 1.1% |
Tlingit-Haida | 2 | 0.0% |
Ukrainian | 50 | 0.4% |
Welsh | 123 | 0.9% |
Yaqui | 19 | 0.1% | View All 60 Rows |
Immigrants in Allamakee County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Allamakee County came from Latin America (483 | 3.4%), Central America (457 | 3.3%), Mexico (235 | 1.7%), Guatemala (210 | 1.5%), and Africa (130 | 0.9%), together accounting for 10.8% of all Allamakee County residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Africa | 130 | 0.9% |
Asia | 84 | 0.6% |
Bahamas | 26 | 0.2% |
Canada | 10 | 0.1% |
Caribbean | 26 | 0.2% |
Central America | 457 | 3.3% |
China | 16 | 0.1% |
Czechoslovakia | 15 | 0.1% |
Eastern Africa | 64 | 0.5% |
Eastern Asia | 33 | 0.2% |
Eastern Europe | 45 | 0.3% |
El Salvador | 4 | 0.0% |
England | 21 | 0.2% |
Europe | 105 | 0.7% |
Germany | 36 | 0.3% |
Guatemala | 210 | 1.5% |
Honduras | 4 | 0.0% |
Iran | 4 | 0.0% |
Ireland | 3 | 0.0% |
Israel | 4 | 0.0% |
Kazakhstan | 18 | 0.1% |
Korea | 17 | 0.1% |
Latin America | 483 | 3.4% |
Mexico | 235 | 1.7% |
Middle Africa | 15 | 0.1% |
Northern Europe | 24 | 0.2% |
Panama | 4 | 0.0% |
Philippines | 25 | 0.2% |
Somalia | 64 | 0.5% |
South Central Asia | 22 | 0.2% |
South Eastern Asia | 25 | 0.2% |
Ukraine | 30 | 0.2% |
Western Asia | 4 | 0.0% |
Western Europe | 36 | 0.3% |
Zaire | 15 | 0.1% | View All 35 Rows |
Sex and Age in Allamakee County
Sex and Age in Allamakee County
The most populous age groups in Allamakee County are 65 to 69 Years (636 | 9.0%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (540 | 7.8%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 460 (6.5%) | 500 (7.2%) |
5 to 9 Years | 415 (5.9%) | 447 (6.4%) |
10 to 14 Years | 512 (7.2%) | 479 (6.9%) |
15 to 19 Years | 401 (5.7%) | 368 (5.3%) |
20 to 24 Years | 413 (5.8%) | 322 (4.6%) |
25 to 29 Years | 369 (5.2%) | 348 (5.0%) |
30 to 34 Years | 345 (4.9%) | 386 (5.6%) |
35 to 39 Years | 394 (5.6%) | 385 (5.5%) |
40 to 44 Years | 409 (5.8%) | 317 (4.6%) |
45 to 49 Years | 358 (5.1%) | 315 (4.5%) |
50 to 54 Years | 407 (5.7%) | 427 (6.1%) |
55 to 59 Years | 604 (8.5%) | 540 (7.8%) |
60 to 64 Years | 471 (6.7%) | 464 (6.7%) |
65 to 69 Years | 636 (9.0%) | 492 (7.1%) |
70 to 74 Years | 287 (4.1%) | 416 (6.0%) |
75 to 79 Years | 190 (2.7%) | 254 (3.6%) |
80 to 84 Years | 200 (2.8%) | 239 (3.4%) |
85 Years and over | 217 (3.1%) | 259 (3.7%) |
Total | 7,088 (100.0%) | 6,958 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Allamakee County
Median Family Size in Allamakee County
The median family size in Allamakee County is 2.90 persons per family, with married-couple families (3,076 | 83.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.96 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (316 | 8.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.41 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 3,076 (83.4%) | 2.96 |
Single Male/Father | 297 (8.1%) | 2.76 |
Single Female/Mother | 316 (8.6%) | 2.41 |
Total Families | 3,689 (100.0%) | 2.90 |
Median Household Size in Allamakee County
The median household size in Allamakee County is 2.31 persons per household, with single male/father households (297 | 5.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.23 persons per household. non-family households (2,281 | 38.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 3,076 (51.5%) | 2.97 |
Single Male/Father | 297 (5.0%) | 3.23 |
Single Female/Mother | 316 (5.3%) | 2.77 |
Non-family | 2,281 (38.2%) | 1.22 |
Total Households | 5,970 (100.0%) | 2.31 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Allamakee County
Out of a total of 5,970 households in Allamakee County, 3,689 (61.8%) are family households, while 2,281 (38.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,009, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,827.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 1,827 (30.6%) |
2-Person Households | 2,009 (33.7%) | 358 (6.0%) |
3-Person Households | 623 (10.4%) | 79 (1.3%) |
4-Person Households | 555 (9.3%) | 14 (0.2%) |
5-Person Households | 324 (5.4%) | 3 (0.1%) |
6-Person Households | 63 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 115 (1.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 3,689 (61.8%) | 2,281 (38.2%) |
Female Fertility in Allamakee County
Fertility by Age in Allamakee County
Average fertility rate in Allamakee County is 63.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 102.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 67.9% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 108 (67.9%) | 102.0 |
35 to 50 years | 51 (32.1%) | 47.0 |
Total | 159 (100.0%) | 63.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Allamakee County
58.5% of women with births (159) in Allamakee County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 49.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 38.0% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 67 (62.0%) | 41 (38.0%) |
35 to 50 years | 26 (51.0%) | 25 (49.0%) |
Total | 93 (58.5%) | 66 (41.5%) |
Fertility by Education in Allamakee County
Average fertility rate in Allamakee County is 63.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 120.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 5.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 37.7% of all women with births.
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 2 (1.3%) | 5.0 |
High School Diploma | 32 (20.1%) | 55.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 60 (37.7%) | 62.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 55 (34.6%) | 120.0 |
Graduate Degree | 10 (6.3%) | 81.0 |
Total | 159 (100.0%) | 63.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Allamakee County
41.5% of women with births in Allamakee County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 76.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 8 (25.0%) | 24 (75.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 60 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 13 (23.6%) | 42 (76.4%) |
Graduate Degree | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 93 (58.5%) | 66 (41.5%) |
Income in Allamakee County
Income Overview in Allamakee County
Per Capita Income in Allamakee County is $33,214, while median incomes of families and households are $77,754 and $64,049 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 14,046 | $33,214 |
Median Family Income | 3,689 | $77,754 |
Mean Family Income | 3,689 | $94,473 |
Median Household Income | 5,970 | $64,049 |
Mean Household Income | 5,970 | $80,279 |
Income Deficit | 3,689 | $0 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 14,046 | 32.52% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 14,046 | 67.48¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 14,046 | 0.42 |
Earnings by Sex in Allamakee County
Average Earnings in Allamakee County are $39,133, $45,388 for men and $30,629 for women, a difference of 32.5%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 4,126 (55.0%) | $45,388 |
Female | 3,373 (45.0%) | $30,629 |
Total | 7,499 (100.0%) | $39,133 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Allamakee County
The most common earnings brackets in Allamakee County are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (585 | 14.2%) and $40,000 to $44,999 for women (292 | 8.7%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 109 (2.6%) | 179 (5.3%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 176 (4.3%) | 151 (4.5%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 135 (3.3%) | 224 (6.6%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 44 (1.1%) | 148 (4.4%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 141 (3.4%) | 125 (3.7%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 34 (0.8%) | 112 (3.3%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 92 (2.2%) | 153 (4.5%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 37 (0.9%) | 58 (1.7%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 105 (2.5%) | 87 (2.6%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 97 (2.4%) | 130 (3.8%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 239 (5.8%) | 283 (8.4%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 292 (7.1%) | 288 (8.5%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 182 (4.4%) | 202 (6.0%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 362 (8.8%) | 292 (8.7%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 243 (5.9%) | 263 (7.8%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 217 (5.3%) | 164 (4.9%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 585 (14.2%) | 154 (4.6%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 265 (6.4%) | 125 (3.7%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 417 (10.1%) | 166 (4.9%) |
$100,000+ | 354 (8.6%) | 69 (2.1%) |
Total | 4,126 (100.0%) | 3,373 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Allamakee County
Average earnings in Allamakee County are $49,980 for men and $34,944 for women, a difference of 30.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $85,329, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $43,029. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,219, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $18,194.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $43,029 | $18,194 |
High School Diploma | $45,399 | $26,654 |
College or Associate's Degree | $55,029 | $38,883 |
Bachelor's Degree | $56,486 | $39,896 |
Graduate Degree | $85,329 | $59,219 |
Total | $49,980 | $34,944 |
Family Income in Allamakee County
Family Income Brackets in Allamakee County
According to the Allamakee County family income data, there are 789 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 37 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 100 | 2.7% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 37 | 1.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 266 | 7.2% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 232 | 6.3% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 365 | 9.9% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 789 | 21.4% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 660 | 17.9% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 771 | 20.9% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 258 | 7.0% |
$200,000+ | 214 | 5.8% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Allamakee County
6-person families (80 | 2.2%) account for the highest median family income in Allamakee County with $141,071 per family, while 2-person families (2,167 | 58.7%) have the highest median income of $35,610 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 2,167 (58.7%) | $71,219 |
3-Person Families | 494 (13.4%) | $87,500 |
4-Person Families | 623 (16.9%) | $84,018 |
5-Person Families | 227 (6.1%) | $103,977 |
6-Person Families | 80 (2.2%) | $141,071 |
7+ Person Families | 98 (2.7%) | $79,773 |
Total | 3,689 (100.0%) | $77,754 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Allamakee County
The median family income in Allamakee County is $77,754, with families comprising 3+ earners (472) having the highest median family income of $122,833, while families with no earners (734) have the lowest median family income of $45,214, accounting for 12.8% and 19.9% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 734 (19.9%) | $45,214 |
1 Earner | 924 (25.1%) | $51,275 |
2 Earners | 1,559 (42.3%) | $95,583 |
3+ Earners | 472 (12.8%) | $122,833 |
Total | 3,689 (100.0%) | $77,754 |
Household Income in Allamakee County
Household Income Brackets in Allamakee County
With 1,361 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Allamakee County, accounting for 22.8% of all households. In contrast, only 155 households (2.6%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 155 | 2.6% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 191 | 3.2% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 597 | 10.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 531 | 8.9% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 794 | 13.3% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,361 | 22.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 896 | 15.0% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 872 | 14.6% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 287 | 4.8% |
$200,000+ | 281 | 4.7% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Allamakee County
The median household income in Allamakee County is $64,049, with the highest median household income of $78,872 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,029 households (34.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $46,250, with 319 households (5.3%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 319 (5.3%) | $46,250 |
25 to 44 Years | 1,630 (27.3%) | $66,680 |
45 to 64 Years | 2,029 (34.0%) | $78,872 |
65+ Years | 1,992 (33.4%) | $49,444 |
Total | 5,970 (100.0%) | $64,049 |
Poverty in Allamakee County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Allamakee County
With 8.7% poverty level for males and 14.6% for females among the residents of Allamakee County, 15 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 9 males (17.0%) and 63 females (31.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 49 (10.6%) | 127 (26.1%) |
5 Years | 6 (7.8%) | 13 (9.2%) |
6 to 11 Years | 44 (8.6%) | 111 (21.3%) |
12 to 14 Years | 31 (9.2%) | 63 (31.5%) |
15 Years | 9 (17.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 11 (5.2%) | 17 (9.4%) |
18 to 24 Years | 60 (11.0%) | 113 (25.3%) |
25 to 34 Years | 117 (16.4%) | 145 (19.8%) |
35 to 44 Years | 112 (14.0%) | 111 (15.8%) |
45 to 54 Years | 34 (4.4%) | 82 (11.1%) |
55 to 64 Years | 51 (4.8%) | 77 (7.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 54 (5.9%) | 59 (6.6%) |
75 Years and over | 31 (6.0%) | 67 (10.4%) |
Total | 609 (8.7%) | 985 (14.6%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Allamakee County
According to the poverty statistics in Allamakee County, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.6% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 411 (89.3%) | 360 (73.9%) |
5 Years | 71 (92.2%) | 128 (90.8%) |
6 to 11 Years | 468 (91.4%) | 410 (78.7%) |
12 to 14 Years | 307 (90.8%) | 137 (68.5%) |
15 Years | 44 (83.0%) | 62 (100.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 199 (94.8%) | 164 (90.6%) |
18 to 24 Years | 485 (89.0%) | 334 (74.7%) |
25 to 34 Years | 597 (83.6%) | 589 (80.2%) |
35 to 44 Years | 687 (86.0%) | 591 (84.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 730 (95.6%) | 660 (88.9%) |
55 to 64 Years | 1,013 (95.2%) | 916 (92.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 859 (94.1%) | 842 (93.4%) |
75 Years and over | 481 (94.0%) | 577 (89.6%) |
Total | 6,352 (91.2%) | 5,770 (85.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Allamakee County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Allamakee County show that 5.5% or 169 of the total 3,076 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 39.5%, comprising of 32 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.1%, which includes 88 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 2,050 (95.9%) | 88 (4.1%) |
1 or 2 Children | 633 (95.8%) | 28 (4.2%) |
3 or 4 Children | 175 (89.3%) | 21 (10.7%) |
5 or more Children | 49 (60.5%) | 32 (39.5%) |
Total | 2,907 (94.5%) | 169 (5.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Allamakee County
According to the poverty data in Allamakee County, 3.7% or 11 single-father households and 45.3% or 143 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (8.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 34 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 10 (8.8%) | 30 (25.6%) |
1 or 2 Children | 1 (1.3%) | 79 (47.9%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 34 (100.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 11 (3.7%) | 143 (45.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Allamakee County
The poverty data for Allamakee County shows that 169 of the married-couple family households (5.5%) and 154 of the single-parent households (25.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 32 households (39.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 80 household (32.7%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 88 (4.1%) | 40 (17.4%) |
1 or 2 Children | 28 (4.2%) | 80 (32.7%) |
3 or 4 Children | 21 (10.7%) | 34 (24.6%) |
5 or more Children | 32 (39.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 169 (5.5%) | 154 (25.1%) |
Employment Characteristics in Allamakee County
Employment by Class of Employer in Allamakee County
Among the 6,758 employed individuals in Allamakee County, private company employees (3,888 | 57.5%), self-employed (not incorporated) (872 | 12.9%), and not-for-profit organizations (658 | 9.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 3,888 | 57.5% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 360 | 5.3% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 872 | 12.9% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 658 | 9.7% |
Local Government Employees | 531 | 7.9% |
State Government Employees | 261 | 3.9% |
Federal Government Employees | 159 | 2.4% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 29 | 0.4% |
Total | 6,758 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Allamakee County
According to the labor force statistics for Allamakee County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (11,118), 63.8% or 7,093 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.2% or 227 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 88.7% or 636 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 8.7% or 55 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 355 (54.3%) | 12 (3.4%) |
20 to 24 Years | 630 (85.7%) | 55 (8.7%) |
25 to 29 Years | 636 (88.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 to 34 Years | 595 (81.4%) | 40 (6.7%) |
35 to 44 Years | 1,330 (88.4%) | 59 (4.4%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,234 (81.9%) | 38 (3.1%) |
55 to 59 Years | 947 (82.8%) | 21 (2.2%) |
60 to 64 Years | 590 (63.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 623 (34.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 154 (11.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 7,093 (63.8%) | 227 (3.2%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Allamakee County
According to labor force statistics for Allamakee County, 81.5% of individuals (5,329) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (6,539) are in the labor force, with 3.0% or 160 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 93.6% or 1,207 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.2% or 19 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 307 (65.7%) | 29 (6.2%) |
High School Diploma | 1,745 (75.7%) | 69 (3.0%) |
College / Associate Degree | 2,071 (83.6%) | 97 (3.9%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,207 (93.6%) | 5 (0.4%) |
Total | 5,329 (81.5%) | 196 (3.0%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Allamakee County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Allamakee County are Management (878 | 12.8%), Community & Social Service (551 | 8.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (384 | 5.6%), Education Instruction & Library (381 | 5.6%), and Health Technologists (246 | 3.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Allamakee County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (92.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (82.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (86.6%), Community & Social Service (75.9%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (75.0%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 541 (61.6%) | 337 (38.4%) |
Business & Financial | 61 (52.6%) | 55 (47.4%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 110 (82.1%) | 24 (17.9%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 64 (92.7%) | 5 (7.2%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 32 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 14 (42.4%) | 19 (57.6%) |
Community & Social Service | 133 (24.1%) | 418 (75.9%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 43 (47.2%) | 48 (52.7%) |
Legal Services & Support | 28 (80.0%) | 7 (20.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 51 (13.4%) | 330 (86.6%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 11 (25.0%) | 33 (75.0%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 109 (28.4%) | 275 (71.6%) |
Health Technologists | 74 (30.1%) | 172 (69.9%) |
Total (Category) | 954 (46.2%) | 1,109 (53.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,747 (54.6%) | 3,121 (45.4%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Allamakee County are Food Preparation & Serving (388 | 5.7%), Healthcare Support (220 | 3.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (142 | 2.1%), Personal Care & Service (88 | 1.3%), and Security & Protection (49 | 0.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Allamakee County, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (97.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (78.1%), and Personal Care & Service (76.1%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 6 (2.7%) | 214 (97.3%) |
Security & Protection | 49 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 24 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Law Enforcement | 25 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 85 (21.9%) | 303 (78.1%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 85 (59.9%) | 57 (40.1%) |
Personal Care & Service | 21 (23.9%) | 67 (76.1%) |
Total (Category) | 246 (27.7%) | 641 (72.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,747 (54.6%) | 3,121 (45.4%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Allamakee County are Sales & Related (812 | 11.8%), and Office & Administration (746 | 10.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 426 (52.5%) | 386 (47.5%) |
Office & Administration | 122 (16.4%) | 624 (83.7%) |
Total (Category) | 548 (35.2%) | 1,010 (64.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,747 (54.6%) | 3,121 (45.4%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Allamakee County are Construction & Extraction (616 | 9.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (350 | 5.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (274 | 4.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 226 (82.5%) | 48 (17.5%) |
Construction & Extraction | 614 (99.7%) | 2 (0.3%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 340 (97.1%) | 10 (2.9%) |
Total (Category) | 1,180 (95.2%) | 60 (4.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,747 (54.6%) | 3,121 (45.4%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Allamakee County are Production (605 | 8.8%), Material Moving (259 | 3.8%), and Transportation (256 | 3.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 403 (66.6%) | 202 (33.4%) |
Transportation | 242 (94.5%) | 14 (5.5%) |
Material Moving | 174 (67.2%) | 85 (32.8%) |
Total (Category) | 819 (73.1%) | 301 (26.9%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,747 (54.6%) | 3,121 (45.4%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Allamakee County
Employment Industries in Allamakee County
The major employment industries in Allamakee County include Retail Trade (1,087 | 15.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,057 | 15.4%), Manufacturing (733 | 10.7%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (703 | 10.2%), and Construction (641 | 9.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Allamakee County
The Allamakee County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (99.4%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (92.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (86.7%), Information (83.3%), and Accommodation & Food Services (76.9%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 649 (92.3%) | 54 (7.7%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 86 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 637 (99.4%) | 4 (0.6%) |
Manufacturing | 541 (73.8%) | 192 (26.2%) |
Wholesale Trade | 97 (89.0%) | 12 (11.0%) |
Retail Trade | 513 (47.2%) | 574 (52.8%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 205 (80.4%) | 50 (19.6%) |
Utilities | 109 (91.6%) | 10 (8.4%) |
Information | 13 (16.7%) | 65 (83.3%) |
Finance & Insurance | 134 (49.4%) | 137 (50.5%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 19 (79.2%) | 5 (20.8%) |
Professional & Scientific | 40 (36.0%) | 71 (64.0%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 118 (66.3%) | 60 (33.7%) |
Educational Services | 129 (25.7%) | 374 (74.4%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 141 (13.3%) | 916 (86.7%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 10 (37.0%) | 17 (63.0%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 86 (23.1%) | 286 (76.9%) |
Public Administration | 116 (38.2%) | 188 (61.8%) |
Total | 3,747 (54.6%) | 3,121 (45.4%) |
Education in Allamakee County
School Enrollment in Allamakee County
The most common levels of schooling among the 3,032 students in Allamakee County are elementary school (714 | 23.5%), middle school (686 | 22.6%), and high school (666 | 22.0%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 211 | 7.0% |
Kindergarten | 215 | 7.1% |
Elementary School | 714 | 23.5% |
Middle School | 686 | 22.6% |
High School | 666 | 22.0% |
College / Undergraduate | 461 | 15.2% |
Graduate / Professional | 79 | 2.6% |
Total | 3,032 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Allamakee County
Out of a total of 3,032 students who are enrolled in schools in Allamakee County, 603 (19.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,429 (80.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 45 (63.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 443 (93.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 90 (61.2%) | 57 (38.8%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 680 (81.9%) | 150 (18.1%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 792 (81.6%) | 179 (18.4%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 443 (93.1%) | 33 (6.9%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 151 (82.1%) | 33 (17.9%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 198 (74.7%) | 67 (25.3%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 49 (55.7%) | 39 (44.3%) |
35 Years and over | 26 (36.6%) | 45 (63.4%) |
Total | 2,429 (80.1%) | 603 (19.9%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Allamakee County
Business (376 | 19.8%), education (370 | 19.4%), bio, nature & agricultural (230 | 12.1%), arts & humanities (229 | 12.0%), and science & technology (206 | 10.8%) are the most common fields of study among 1,903 individuals in Allamakee County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 60 | 3.2% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 230 | 12.1% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 35 | 1.8% |
Psychology | 67 | 3.5% |
Social Sciences | 62 | 3.3% |
Engineering | 40 | 2.1% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 3 | 0.2% |
Science & Technology | 206 | 10.8% |
Business | 376 | 19.8% |
Education | 370 | 19.4% |
Literature & Languages | 57 | 3.0% |
Liberal Arts & History | 95 | 5.0% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 60 | 3.2% |
Communications | 13 | 0.7% |
Arts & Humanities | 229 | 12.0% |
Total | 1,903 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Allamakee County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Allamakee County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Allamakee County are males with 2 vehicles (1,256, accounting for 34.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,024, making up 40.7%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 95 (2.6%) | 40 (1.3%) |
1 Vehicle | 458 (12.5%) | 489 (15.9%) |
2 Vehicles | 1,256 (34.3%) | 1,024 (33.2%) |
3 Vehicles | 1,188 (32.5%) | 1,079 (35.0%) |
4 Vehicles | 467 (12.8%) | 315 (10.2%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 195 (5.3%) | 138 (4.5%) |
Total | 3,659 (100.0%) | 3,085 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Allamakee County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Allamakee County are 5 to 9 minutes (1,209 commuters, 19.4%), 10 to 14 minutes (799 commuters, 12.8%), and less than 5 minutes (786 commuters, 12.6%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 786 | 12.6% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 1,209 | 19.4% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 799 | 12.8% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 482 | 7.7% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 609 | 9.8% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 454 | 7.3% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 544 | 8.7% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 138 | 2.2% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 286 | 4.6% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 532 | 8.5% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 264 | 4.2% |
90 or more Minutes | 145 | 2.3% |
Commute Time by Sex in Allamakee County
The most common commute times in Allamakee County are 5 to 9 minutes (635 commuters, 19.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (574 commuters, 19.7%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 479 (14.3%) | 307 (10.5%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 635 (19.0%) | 574 (19.7%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 416 (12.5%) | 383 (13.2%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 211 (6.3%) | 271 (9.3%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 242 (7.2%) | 367 (12.6%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 268 (8.0%) | 186 (6.4%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 295 (8.8%) | 249 (8.6%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 63 (1.9%) | 75 (2.6%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 128 (3.8%) | 158 (5.4%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 264 (7.9%) | 268 (9.2%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 214 (6.4%) | 50 (1.7%) |
90 or more Minutes | 123 (3.7%) | 22 (0.8%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Allamakee County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Allamakee County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (522, 15.6%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (520, 17.9%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 294 (8.8%) | 133 (4.6%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 256 (7.7%) | 164 (5.6%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 354 (10.6%) | 204 (7.0%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 299 (9.0%) | 226 (7.8%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 420 (12.6%) | 270 (9.3%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 522 (15.6%) | 417 (14.3%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 380 (11.4%) | 520 (17.9%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 270 (8.1%) | 123 (4.2%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 79 (2.4%) | 59 (2.0%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 81 (2.4%) | 124 (4.3%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 40 (1.2%) | 13 (0.4%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 37 (1.1%) | 33 (1.1%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 135 (4.0%) | 225 (7.7%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 171 (5.1%) | 399 (13.7%) |
Total | 3,338 (100.0%) | 2,910 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Allamakee County
Occupancy by Ownership in Allamakee County
Of the total 5,970 dwellings in Allamakee County, owner-occupied units account for 4,778 (80.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,192 (20.0%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 4,778 | 80.0% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 1,192 | 20.0% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 5,970 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Allamakee County
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 1,827 | 30.6% |
2-Person Household | 2,367 | 39.7% |
3-Person Household | 702 | 11.8% |
4+ Person Household | 1,074 | 18.0% |
Total Housing Units | 5,970 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Allamakee County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 1,353 (74.1%) | 474 (25.9%) |
2-Person Household | 1,973 (83.4%) | 394 (16.7%) |
3-Person Household | 548 (78.1%) | 154 (21.9%) |
4+ Person Household | 904 (84.2%) | 170 (15.8%) |
Total Housing Units | 4,778 (80.0%) | 1,192 (20.0%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Allamakee County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 379 (84.8%) | 68 (15.2%) |
High School Diploma | 1,907 (78.2%) | 530 (21.7%) |
College/Associate Degree | 1,596 (77.3%) | 468 (22.7%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 896 (87.7%) | 126 (12.3%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Allamakee County
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 1,106 | 18.5% |
35 to 44 Years | 843 | 14.1% |
45 to 54 Years | 797 | 13.4% |
55 to 64 Years | 1,232 | 20.6% |
65 to 74 Years | 1,202 | 20.1% |
75 to 84 Years | 561 | 9.4% |
85 Years and Over | 229 | 3.8% |
Total | 5,970 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Allamakee County
Median Income by Occupancy in Allamakee County
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 4,778 (80.0%) | $68,549 |
Renter-Occupied | 1,192 (20.0%) | $44,508 |
Average | 5,970 (100.0%) | $64,049 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Allamakee County
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 57 (1.2%) | 39 (3.3%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 37 (0.8%) | 24 (2.0%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 68 (1.4%) | 126 (10.6%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 182 (3.8%) | 150 (12.6%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 217 (4.5%) | 50 (4.2%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 429 (9.0%) | 104 (8.7%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 568 (11.9%) | 228 (19.1%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,151 (24.1%) | 208 (17.4%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 724 (15.1%) | 172 (14.4%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 814 (17.0%) | 57 (4.8%) |
$150,000 or more | 531 (11.1%) | 34 (2.9%) |
Total | 4,778 (100.0%) | 1,192 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Allamakee County
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 319 (6.7%) | 41 (3.4%) |
$300 to $499 | 748 (15.7%) | 124 (10.4%) |
$500 to $799 | 1,322 (27.7%) | 404 (33.9%) |
$800 to $999 | 472 (9.9%) | 225 (18.9%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 1,040 (21.8%) | 143 (12.0%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 433 (9.1%) | 19 (1.6%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 250 (5.2%) | 22 (1.8%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 86 (1.8%) | 2 (0.2%) |
$3,000 or more | 108 (2.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 4,778 (100.0%) | 1,192 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Allamakee County
Housing Structures in Allamakee County
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 4,826 | 80.8% |
Single Unit, Attached | 60 | 1.0% |
2 Unit Apartments | 202 | 3.4% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 52 | 0.9% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 100 | 1.7% |
10 or more Apartments | 148 | 2.5% |
Mobile Home / Other | 582 | 9.8% |
Total | 5,970 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Allamakee County
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 4,143 (85.9%) | 683 (14.1%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 46 (76.7%) | 14 (23.3%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 22 (10.9%) | 180 (89.1%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 2 (3.8%) | 50 (96.2%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 100 (100.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 7 (4.7%) | 141 (95.3%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 558 (95.9%) | 24 (4.1%) |
Total | 4,778 (80.0%) | 1,192 (20.0%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Allamakee County
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (0.3%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 114 (2.4%) | 137 (11.5%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 1,387 (29.0%) | 530 (44.5%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 1,444 (30.2%) | 334 (28.0%) |
8 or more Rooms | 1,833 (38.4%) | 187 (15.7%) |
Total | 4,778 (100.0%) | 1,192 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Allamakee County
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 1,787 (37.4%) | 345 (28.9%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 1,993 (41.7%) | 235 (19.7%) |
Electricity | 486 (10.2%) | 392 (32.9%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 132 (2.8%) | 70 (5.9%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 41 (3.4%) |
All other Fuels | 372 (7.8%) | 84 (7.0%) |
No Fuel Used | 8 (0.2%) | 25 (2.1%) |
Total | 4,778 (100.0%) | 1,192 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Allamakee County
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 120 (2.5%) | 117 (9.8%) |
1 Vehicle | 1,117 (23.4%) | 460 (38.6%) |
2 Vehicles | 1,776 (37.2%) | 374 (31.4%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 1,765 (36.9%) | 241 (20.2%) |
Total | 4,778 (100.0%) | 1,192 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Allamakee County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Allamakee County
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 2,477 | 2,301 |
Median Property Value | $149,000 | $164,900 |
Median Household Income | $60,826 | $263 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $535 | $108 |
Real Estate Taxes | $1,874 | $58 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Allamakee County
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 463 (18.7%) | 148 (6.4%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 451 (18.2%) | 380 (16.5%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 1,212 (48.9%) | 1,348 (58.6%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 170 (6.9%) | 272 (11.8%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 97 (3.9%) | 106 (4.6%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (0.3%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 84 (3.4%) | 40 (1.7%) |
Total | 2,477 (100.0%) | 2,301 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Allamakee County
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 78 (3.2%) | 11 (0.5%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 317 (12.8%) | 16 (0.7%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 324 (13.1%) | 150 (6.5%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 304 (12.3%) | 105 (4.6%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 568 (22.9%) | 264 (11.5%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 299 (12.1%) | 583 (25.3%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 319 (12.9%) | 425 (18.5%) |
$150,000 or more | 268 (10.8%) | 495 (21.5%) |
Total | 2,477 (100.0%) | 2,301 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Allamakee County
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 1,132 (45.7%) | 77,954 (3,387.8%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 387 (15.6%) | 1,080 (46.9%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 220 (8.9%) | 539 (23.4%) |
4.0x or more | 724 (29.2%) | 256 (11.1%) |
Total | 2,477 (100.0%) | 2,301 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Allamakee County
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 499 (20.2%) | 11 (0.5%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 453 (18.3%) | 210 (9.1%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 1,484 (59.9%) | 487 (21.2%) |
Total | 2,477 (100.0%) | 2,301 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Allamakee County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Allamakee County
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 1,131 (96.0%) | 47 (4.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 2,094 (93.1%) | 156 (6.9%) |
19 to 25 Years | 875 (91.0%) | 86 (8.9%) |
26 to 34 Years | 1,172 (85.6%) | 198 (14.4%) |
35 to 44 Years | 1,371 (91.3%) | 130 (8.7%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,361 (90.4%) | 145 (9.6%) |
55 to 64 Years | 1,950 (94.8%) | 107 (5.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,795 (99.0%) | 19 (1.1%) |
75 Years and older | 1,156 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 12,905 (93.6%) | 888 (6.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Allamakee County
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 1,131 (96.0%) | 47 (4.0%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 2,094 (93.1%) | 156 (6.9%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 875 (91.0%) | 86 (8.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Allamakee County
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 1,500 (94.5%) | 88 (5.5%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 2,024 (85.1%) | 355 (14.9%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 2,890 (95.2%) | 147 (4.8%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 2,092 (90.7%) | 215 (9.3%) |
$100,000 and over | 4,377 (98.3%) | 75 (1.7%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Allamakee County
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 460 (39.1%) | 673 (57.1%) |
6 to 18 Years | 954 (42.4%) | 1,231 (54.7%) |
19 to 25 Years | 156 (16.2%) | 736 (76.6%) |
25 to 34 Years | 305 (22.3%) | 911 (66.5%) |
35 to 44 Years | 350 (23.3%) | 1,074 (71.6%) |
45 to 54 Years | 298 (19.8%) | 1,097 (72.8%) |
55 to 64 Years | 298 (14.5%) | 1,714 (83.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,734 (95.6%) | 1,130 (62.3%) |
75 Years and over | 1,147 (99.2%) | 867 (75.0%) |
Total | 5,702 (41.3%) | 9,433 (68.4%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Allamakee County
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 55 (4.6%) | 46 (3.9%) |
18 to 34 Years | 111 (8.8%) | 21 (1.8%) |
35 to 64 Years | 280 (10.7%) | 206 (8.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 147 (16.1%) | 162 (18.0%) |
75 Years and over | 253 (49.4%) | 328 (50.9%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Allamakee County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 32 (2.7%) | 10 (0.9%) |
18 to 34 Years | 19 (1.5%) | 13 (1.1%) |
35 to 64 Years | 87 (3.3%) | 36 (1.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 100 (11.0%) | 85 (9.4%) |
75 Years and over | 185 (36.1%) | 148 (23.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 3 (0.3%) | 14 (1.2%) |
18 to 34 Years | 11 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 26 (1.0%) | 15 (0.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 7 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 57 (11.1%) | 98 (15.2%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 6 (0.5%) | 22 (1.9%) |
18 to 34 Years | 92 (7.3%) | 8 (0.7%) |
35 to 64 Years | 69 (2.6%) | 99 (4.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 10 (1.1%) | 43 (4.8%) |
75 Years and over | 30 (5.9%) | 55 (8.5%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 14 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 12 (0.9%) | 5 (0.4%) |
35 to 64 Years | 99 (3.8%) | 106 (4.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 54 (5.9%) | 97 (10.8%) |
75 Years and over | 160 (31.2%) | 219 (34.0%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 15 (1.2%) | 8 (0.7%) |
35 to 64 Years | 57 (2.2%) | 27 (1.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 4 (0.4%) | 34 (3.8%) |
75 Years and over | 43 (8.4%) | 97 (15.1%) |
Technology Access in Allamakee County
Computing Device Access in Allamakee County
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 4,236 | 71.0% |
Smartphone | 4,523 | 75.8% |
Tablet | 3,034 | 50.8% |
No Computing Device | 718 | 12.0% |
Total | 5,970 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Allamakee County
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 37 | 0.6% |
Broadband Home | 3,688 | 61.8% |
Cellular Data Only | 710 | 11.9% |
Satellite Internet | 637 | 10.7% |
No Internet | 998 | 16.7% |
Total | 5,970 | 100.0% |
Allamakee County Summary
Allamakee County is located in the northeastern corner of Iowa, along the Mississippi River. It is bordered by Minnesota to the north, Wisconsin to the east, Clayton County to the south, and Winneshiek County to the west. The county seat is Waukon, and the largest city is Lansing. Allamakee County covers an area of 576 square miles and has a population of 14,330 as of the 2020 census.
History
Allamakee County was established in 1847 and named after the Native American tribe of the same name. The county was originally part of the Wisconsin Territory, and was later included in the Iowa Territory when it was created in 1838. The first settlers arrived in the area in the 1840s, and the county was officially organized in 1847.
The county was largely agricultural in its early years, with the main crops being corn, wheat, oats, and hay. The first railroad line was built in 1871, connecting Waukon to the rest of the state. This allowed for the development of the county's lumber and coal industries.
Geography
Allamakee County is located in the northeastern corner of Iowa, along the Mississippi River. It is bordered by Minnesota to the north, Wisconsin to the east, Clayton County to the south, and Winneshiek County to the west. The county covers an area of 576 square miles and has a population of 14,330 as of the 2020 census.
The county is mostly rural, with the majority of the land being used for agricultural purposes. The terrain is mostly rolling hills, with the highest point being at 1,400 feet above sea level. The county is home to several rivers and streams, including the Upper Iowa River, Yellow River, and Paint Creek.
Economy
The economy of Allamakee County is largely based on agriculture. The main crops grown in the county are corn, soybeans, hay, and oats. The county is also home to several livestock farms, which produce beef, pork, and dairy products.
The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory, a metal fabrication plant, and a plastics manufacturer. Tourism is also an important part of the economy, with several popular attractions, such as Effigy Mounds National Monument, Yellow River State Forest, and the Upper Iowa River.
Demographics
As of the 2020 census, Allamakee County had a population of 14,330. The racial makeup of the county was 97.3% White, 0.3% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $50,945, and the median income for a family was $60,945. The per capita income for the county was $25,945. About 8.3% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Allamakee County?
Total Population of Allamakee County is 14,046.
What is the Total Male Population of Allamakee County?
Total Male Population of Allamakee County is 7,088.
What is the Total Female Population of Allamakee County?
Total Female Population of Allamakee County is 6,958.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Allamakee County?
There are 101.87 Males per 100 Females in Allamakee County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Allamakee County?
There are 98.17 Females per 100 Males in Allamakee County.
What is the Median Population Age in Allamakee County?
Median Population Age in Allamakee County is 43.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Allamakee County
Average Family Size in Allamakee County is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Allamakee County
Average Household Size in Allamakee County is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Allamakee County?
Per Capita income in Allamakee County is $33,214.
What is the Median Family Income in Allamakee County?
Median Family Income in Allamakee County is $77,754.
What is the Median Household income in Allamakee County?
Median Household Income in Allamakee County is $64,049.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Allamakee County?
Income or Wage Gap in Allamakee County is 32.5%.
Women in Allamakee County earn 67.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Allamakee County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Allamakee County is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Allamakee County?
There are 7,093 People in the Labor Forcein in Allamakee County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Allamakee County?
63.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Allamakee County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Allamakee County?
Unemployment Rate in Allamakee County is 3.2%.