Allamakee County, Iowa
Allamakee County: county in Iowa, United States
About
Allamakee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,330 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 13,642 inhabitants. Its county seat is Waukon. The county was created 179 years ago in 1847.
County Snapshot
Allamakee County at a glance
Allamakee County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
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Open related pagesLargest city
WaukonPopulation 3,600
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Allamakee County
| Population | 13,642 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| Area | 1706 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3% |
| Land as percent of area | 97% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.2843,-91.3781 |
| Altitude | 988 feet / 301 meters |
| Capital | Waukon |
| Establishment | February 20, 1847 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 22:07:06 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.04% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 66℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Allamakee County is located at 43°17'3"N 91°22'41"W (43.2842800, -91.3780900). It has 6 neighbors: Clayton County, Iowa County, Winneshiek County, Houston County, Crawford County and Vernon County.
Allamakee County map
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The largest city of Allamakee County is Waukon with a population of 3,600. Other cities include, Postville population 2,033, Lansing population 933, New Albin population 498 and Harpers Ferry population 326. See all Allamakee County cities & populated places.
Allamakee County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Allamakee County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Waukon | 3,600 | City in Iowa |
| Postville | 2,033 | City in Iowa, United States of America |
| Lansing | 933 | Human settlement in Allamakee County, Iowa, United States of America |
| New Albin | 498 | City in Allamakee County, Iowa, United States |
| Harpers Ferry | 326 | City in Iowa |
| Waterville | 142 | City in Allamakee County, Iowa, United States |
Weather
A chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind around 12 mph, with gust...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Allamakee County
Official Website- Waukon
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Allamakee County decreased by 5.04% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,330 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,222 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,149 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,071 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,062 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,874 | -1.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,851 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 13,803 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,852 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,687 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,642 | -0.33% | estimation process |
People born in Allamakee County (1)
American politician (1858–1944) Coe I. Crawford was born in Allamakee County
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