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Palo Alto County, IA: growth, migration and housing
Palo Alto County has 8,899 residents, down 1.0% since 2020 (+0.1% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 189 households moved in and 194 moved out (-5 net), bringing in a net $0.2M of income. Median household income is $72,781, the median home $123,200 and median rent $638 a month.
In Iowa: 52nd of 99 counties for 5-year population growth · 30th of 99 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 39th of 99 counties for median household income · 83rd of 99 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Palo Alto County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Clay County, IA | 34 | $1.5M |
| Emmet County, IA | 24 | $1.3M |
| Kossuth County, IA | 21 | $1.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Palo Alto County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Clay County, IA | 21 | $1.0M |
| Kossuth County, IA | 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.