Kossuth County, Iowa
Kossuth County: county in Iowa, United States of America
About
Kossuth County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,543 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 14,680 inhabitants. Its county seat is Algona. The county was created 175 years ago in 1851.
County Snapshot
Kossuth County at a glance
Kossuth County currently has 13 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
13
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Iowa counties
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AlgonaPopulation 5,359
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Kossuth County
| Population | 14,680 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| Area | 2524 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.2041,-94.2067 |
| Named for | Lajos Kossuth |
| Altitude | 1,178 feet / 359 meters |
| Capital | Algona |
| Establishment | January 15, 1851 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 23:45:36 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.88% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 59℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Kossuth County is located at 43°12'15"N 94°12'24"W (43.2041300, -94.2067200). It has 3 neighbors: Martin County, Humboldt County and Faribault County.
Kossuth County map
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The largest city of Kossuth County is Algona with a population of 5,359. Other cities include, West Bend population 741, Bancroft population 684, Swea City population 507 and Burt population 493. See all Kossuth County cities & populated places.
Kossuth County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kossuth County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Algona | 5,359 | City in Iowa |
| West Bend | 741 | Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America |
| Bancroft | 684 | Human settlement in Kossuth County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Swea City | 507 | Human settlement in Kossuth County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Burt | 493 | Human settlement in Kossuth County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Whittemore | 469 | Township in Kossuth County, Iowa |
| Titonka | 433 | Human settlement in Kossuth County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Wesley | 364 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Lakota | 275 | Human settlement in Kossuth County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Lu Verne | 246 | Township in Kossuth County, Iowa |
| Fenton | 225 | City in Kossuth County, Iowa |
| Lone Rock | 137 | Human settlement in Kossuth County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Ledyard | 121 | Township in Kossuth County, Iowa |
Weather
A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Kossuth County
Official Website- Algona
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Kossuth County decreased by 5.88% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,543 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,400 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,413 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,332 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,229 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,158 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 15,104 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,939 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,878 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,813 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,680 | -0.91% | estimation process |
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|---|---|---|
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