Emmet County

Population

Total Population

9,402

Population
Growth Rate

-0.82%

Median Age

44

Diversity Index

36.700

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing & Income

Households

3,969

Total Housing Units

4,483

Owner Occupied

3,103

Renter Occupied

866

Vacant

514

Median Home Value

$120,197

Average Home Value

$167,253

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%

Per Capita Income

1.44%

Income Projection

Median Household

$62,971 $66,970

Average Household

$78,681 $84,683

Per Capita

$33,281 $35,741

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Workforce

Total Businesses

478

Total Employed

4,552

Workers 16+

4,964

2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance

Businesses

40

Employed

791

2025 Manufacturing Businesses

Businesses

18

Employed

580

2025 Educational Services - Businesses

Businesses

10

Employed

467

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

Businesses

58

Employed

434

2025 Public Administration

Businesses

54

Employed

398

2025 Finance / Insurance Businesses

Businesses

31

Employed

350

Some
High School

541

Graduated
High School

2,057

Associates
Degree

1,187

Bachelor's
Degree

756

Graduate
Degree

294

Average Commute Time

22 min.

Resident Commuters

3,273

Non-Resident Commuters

1,094

Drive Alone

3,816

Carpooled

400

Public

0

Work At Home

341

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

MWI Components
US Senate
Midwest Mechanical
Godbersen Metal Works
Cannon Moss Brygger Architects
Doll Distributing

Thoughts on the Corridor

"Our experience with the Corridor has been one of genuine partnership. The team demonstrates true interest in community growth by asking questions to provoke thought..."

— Philip Ramstack, MWI Components

Thoughts on the Corridor

"The Iowa Lakes Corridor serves as an incredible conduit between business, economic development, and government. Their tireless advocacy of their region and member communities (and their diverse needs) helps to keep the Lakes region at the forefront and top-of-mind in my work."

— Kolby DeWitt, Outreach Director, US Senate

Thoughts on the Corridor

"The Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation has always been the go-to place to find ways of helping current business and future business. There isn’t much they will not do to help, including showing property or finding housing for new employees that come to work in the area. The staff at the Corridor is top notch and very caring."

— Donavon Wunschel, Midwestern Mechanical/Spencer City Council

Thoughts on the Corridor

"The Iowa Lakes Corridor has been a valuable resource as we have gone from a startup company to now becoming an established local business, their entire team is very knowledgeable and great to work with."

—Jim Smith, Godbersen Metal Works

Thoughts on the Corridor

"This is a great homebase in Northwest Iowa with the ability to reach a number of communities. The community is positive about growth and values quality spaces. This is a great place to raise a family and be a part of a community that cares about people."

—Adam Van Gorp, CMBA Architects

Thoughts on the Corridor

"After our initial (BRE) meeting, Joanne and I started discussing challenges that we were facing and warehouse space was at the top of our issues. She asked me if we had interest in taking a look at the Daily Reporter building as they were wanting to possibly downsize their location. Jo did all of the leg work in arranging a meeting between Doll’s and the Daily Reporter. She even was present the day that we looked at the facility. Basically, without Jo, we could of possibly never been told that a solution to our warehouse needs was 4 blocks away! Jo checked in several times throughout the process and was always asking if there was anything else she could help with. We are very happy with our purchase and the growth opportunities that this additional space will provide us. We can’t thank you enough!"

—Jason Halverson, Doll Distributing