Iowa

Kossuth

14,828
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Kossuth

Kossuth, Iowa, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 416. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 14,828.

Its recorded population peaked at 26,630 in 1940, and has since declined by roughly 44 percent.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Henry Lott Killings 1854, Indian Creek Settlement Attacks 1857, and 6 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202014,828
201015,543
200017,163
199018,591
198021,891
197022,937
196025,314
195026,241
194026,630
193025,452
192025,082
191021,971
190022,720
189013,120
18806,178
18703,351
1860416
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Kossuth

Military engagements that took place in Kossuth, Iowa.

Henry Lott Killings 1854
1854
Indian Creek Settlement Attacks 1857
1857

Historic places in Kossuth

National Register of Historic Places listings in Kossuth, Iowa.

G.A.R. Memorial Hall
Algona
Land and Loan Office Building
Algona
Des Moines River Bridge
Swea City
Algona Junior and Senior High School Building and High School Building Annex
Algona
Lu Verne City Jail
Lu Verne
Dau, William C. and Hertha, House
Algona

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Frequently asked about Kossuth

When does Kossuth first appear in the US census?
Kossuth, Iowa first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 416.
What is the population of Kossuth?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Kossuth had a recorded population of 14,828.
When did Kossuth's population peak?
Kossuth's recorded population peaked at 26,630 in 1940.
Were any battles fought in Kossuth?
2 documented military engagements took place in Kossuth, including Henry Lott Killings 1854, Indian Creek Settlement Attacks 1857.
How many historic places are in Kossuth?
6 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Kossuth, Iowa.
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