Emmetsburg, Iowa
Emmetsburg: City in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States
About
Emmetsburg is a city located in the county of Palo Alto in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,904 and a population density of 379 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,667 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Emmetsburg
| Population : | 3,667 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Palo Alto County |
| Postal code : | 50536 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 712 |
| Area : | 10.29 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,237 feet / 377 meters |
| Capital city : | Emmetsburg is capital of Palo Alto County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 14:45:29 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 356 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.46% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Emmetsburg is located at 43°6'46"N 94°40'59"W (43.1127400, -94.6830400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Emmetsburg
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Emmetsburg decreased by 6.46% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,904 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,870 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,846 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,804 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,805 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,796 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,745 | -1.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,759 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,691 | -1.84% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,684 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,667 | -0.46% | estimation process |
Other Places in Emmetsburg
1 Emmetsburg City Hall
2021 Main St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Emmetsburg (12)
People born in Emmetsburg, including basketball player Loren Meyer, physicist Thomas Appelquist, rugby union footballer and coach Paul Emerick, .
List
- Bruce Nelson (American football player) he was born in 12/05/1979
- Curt Pringle (American politician and lobbyist) he was born in 27/06/1959
- Francis X. Cretzmeyer (American sprinter and coach) he was born in 07/01/1913
- Jack Kibbie (American politician) he was born in 14/07/1929
- Matthew M. Joyce (United States federal judge) he was born in 29/04/1877
- Robert W. Pratt (District Judge) he was born in 01/01/1947
- H. Lynn Jondahl (American politician from Michigan) he was born in 10/07/1936
- Bob Mahan (American football player) he was born in 06/02/1904
- Sarah A. Luse (neuropathologist) she was born in 12/12/1918
Schools in Emmetsburg
College & universities near Emmetsburg, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153533 | Iowa Lakes Community College | Estherville (IA) | 51334-2295 |
| 381486 | Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake | Spirit Lake (IA) | 51360 |
Post offices near Emmetsburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Emmetsburg Post Office | Emmetsburg (IA) | 50536 |
Other cities in Palo Alto County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Palo Alto County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Graettinger | 776 | Human settlement in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Ruthven | 678 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Mallard | 266 | City in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States |
| Ayrshire | 138 | City in Iowa |
| Cylinder | 84 | Human settlement in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Curlew | 55 | Human settlement in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Rodman | 41 | City in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Emmetsburg distances to largest Iowa cities
