Iowa

Allamakee

14,061
2020 population
1850
first census record
18
census records

About Allamakee

Allamakee, Iowa, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 777. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 14,061.

Its recorded population peaked at 19,791 in 1880, and has since declined by roughly 29 percent.

On the ground today, 6 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Bad Axe (Bad Axe Massacre), Sioux Kills of Bad Axe Survivors, Bad Axe Massacre — Steamboat Warrior Attack, and 22 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202014,061
201014,330
200014,675
199013,855
198015,108
197014,968
196015,982
195016,351
194017,184
193016,328
192017,285
191017,328
190018,711
189017,907
188019,791
187017,868
186012,237
1850777
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Allamakee

Military engagements that took place in Allamakee, Iowa.

Battle of Bad Axe (Bad Axe Massacre)
1832
Sioux Kills of Bad Axe Survivors
1832
Bad Axe Massacre — Steamboat Warrior Attack
1832
Battle of Bad Axe — Illinois pursuit forces
1832
Battle of Bad Axe — Steamboat Warrior attack (1832)
1832
Battle of Bad Axe River Crossing (Iowa side)
1832

Historic places in Allamakee

National Register of Historic Places listings in Allamakee, Iowa.

Reburn, Thomas, Polygonal Barn
New Albin
Meier, Fred W., Round Barn
Ludlow
Red Bridge
Postville
West Paint Creek Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church and Cemetery
Waterville
Effigy Mounds National Monument
Marquette
Waterloo Ridge Menigheds Kirke og Kirkegard Historic District
Dorchester
Upper Iowa River Bridge
Dorchester
Iron Post
New Albin
Kerndt G., and Brothers Elevator and Warehouses, No. 11, No.12 and No. 13
Lansing
Turner Hall
Postville
Lansing Main Street Historic District
Lansing
Kerndt, G., & Brothers Office Block
Lansing
Old Allamakee County Courthouse
Lansing
Hager, Otto J., House
Waukon
Slinde Mound Group
Hanover
Lansing Fisheries Building
Lansing
Fish Farm Mound Group
New Albin
Allamakee County Court House
Waukon
Allamakee County Courthouse
Waukon
Old East Paint Creek Lutheran Church
Waterville
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Frequently asked about Allamakee

When does Allamakee first appear in the US census?
Allamakee, Iowa first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 777.
What is the population of Allamakee?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Allamakee had a recorded population of 14,061.
When did Allamakee's population peak?
Allamakee's recorded population peaked at 19,791 in 1880.
Were any battles fought in Allamakee?
6 documented military engagements took place in Allamakee, including Battle of Bad Axe (Bad Axe Massacre), Sioux Kills of Bad Axe Survivors, Bad Axe Massacre — Steamboat Warrior Attack.
How many historic places are in Allamakee?
22 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Allamakee, Iowa.
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