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 173 years ago in 1851.

Kossuth County locator map
Location of Kossuth County on Iowa map.

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%
Named for : Lajos Kossuth
Altitude : 1,178 feet / 359 meters
Capital : Algona
Establishment : January 01, 1851
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 06:45:24 (28th March 2024)
Density : 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -5.88% (2010-2020)
Kossuth County IA Courthouse image
Kossuth County IA Courthouse
Kossuth County IA Courthouse image

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

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

Kossuth County has 3 neighbours.

  • 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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