Estherville is a city located in Emmet County Iowa. Estherville has a 2024 population of 5,807. It is also the county seat of Emmet County. Estherville is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its population has decreased by -1.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,869 in 2020.
The average household income in Estherville is $68,293 with a poverty rate of 14.73%. The median age in Estherville is 40.2 years: 38.8 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Estherville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,858 | 82.6% |
| Two or more races | 612 | 10.41% |
| Black or African American | 287 | 4.88% |
| Other race | 84 | 1.43% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.14% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,383 | 2.22 | 72 | 28 |
| Non Family | 1,111 | 1.27 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Married | 917 | 2.92 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Female | 292 | 3.42 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Male | 63 | 3.13 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
72.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 493 | 12.08% |
| Associates Degree | 655 | 16.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 371 | 9.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 190 | 4.66% |
| High School Graduate | 1,271 | 31.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 251 | 6.15% |
| Some College | 850 | 20.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,492 | 3,107 | 501 |
| Hispanic | 432 | 78 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 166 | 103 | 0 |
| Black | 119 | 114 | 55 |
| Other Race | 42 | 0 | 0 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,424 | $53,405 | $31,571 |
| Graduate Degree | $118,922 | $117,802 | $181,354 |
| High School Graduate | $36,681 | $38,170 | $31,481 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,033 | $36,793 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,605 | $41,657 | $29,883 |
| Some College | $34,796 | $50,266 | $28,194 |
$36,605
Average Earnings
$41,657
Average Male
$29,883
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.84% of Estherville residents speak only English, while 10.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,174 | 538 | 12.89% |
| Multiple | 582 | 197 | 33.85% |
| Hispanic | 749 | 99 | 13.22% |
| Black | 198 | 16 | 8.08% |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 100% |
14.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.25%
Male Poverty Rate
17.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Estherville is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Estherville is Black, with 8.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.59% |
| Some College | 14.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 51.61% |
| Male Unemployed | 37.5% |
| Female Employed | 8.96% |
| Male Employed | 5.47% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,236 | $86,593 |
| Households | $55,699 | $68,293 |
| Married Families | $81,629 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,088 | $44,355 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.8%
Male Marriage Rate
40.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
199
Number of Veterans
199
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 77 |
| First Gulf War | 45 |
| Korea | 40 |
| World War II | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 112 |
| 55 to 64 | 40 |
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 199 | 4.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
Employment Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.27%
Born in Estherville
93.28%
Native Born
6.72%
Foreign Born
3.13%
Non Citizen
3.59%
Naturalized
93.28% of Estherville residents were born in the United States, with 58.27% having been born in Iowa. 3.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,731 | -15 | -0.26% |
| 2028 | 5,746 | -15 | -0.26% |
| 2027 | 5,761 | -16 | -0.28% |
| 2026 | 5,777 | -15 | -0.26% |
| 2025 | 5,792 | -15 | -0.26% |
| 2024 | 5,807 | -16 | -0.27% |
| 2023 | 5,823 | 9 | 0.15% |
| 2022 | 5,814 | -42 | -0.72% |
| 2021 | 5,856 | -13 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 5,869 | 198 | 3.49% |
| 2019 | 5,671 | -41 | -0.72% |
| 2018 | 5,712 | -88 | -1.52% |
| 2017 | 5,800 | -96 | -1.63% |
| 2016 | 5,896 | -85 | -1.42% |
| 2015 | 5,981 | -56 | -0.93% |
| 2014 | 6,037 | -32 | -0.53% |
| 2013 | 6,069 | -30 | -0.49% |
| 2012 | 6,099 | -115 | -1.85% |
| 2011 | 6,214 | -134 | -2.11% |
| 2010 | 6,348 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,656 | -64 | -0.95% |
| 1990 | 6,720 | -798 | -10.61% |
| 1980 | 7,518 | -590 | -7.28% |
| 1970 | 8,108 | 181 | 2.28% |
| 1960 | 7,927 | 1,208 | 17.98% |
| 1950 | 6,719 | 1,068 | 18.9% |
| 1940 | 5,651 | 711 | 14.39% |
| 1930 | 4,940 | 241 | 5.13% |
| 1920 | 4,699 | 1,295 | 38.04% |
| 1910 | 3,404 | 167 | 5.16% |
| 1900 | 3,237 | -2,494 | -43.52% |