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Emmet County, IA: growth, migration and housing
Emmet County has 9,107 residents, down 2.5% since 2020 (-0.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 209 households moved in and 233 moved out (-24 net), while a net $2.3M of income left. Median household income is $63,730, the median home $114,100 and median rent $733 a month.
In Iowa: 81st of 99 counties for 5-year population growth · 60th of 99 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 80th of 99 counties for median household income · 95th of 99 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Emmet County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Dickinson County, IA | 28 | $1.2M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Emmet County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Dickinson County, IA | 40 | $2.2M |
| Palo Alto County, IA | 24 | $1.3M |
| Martin County, MN | 20 | $1.0M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.