Whittemore, IA is a small town located in Kossuth County with a population of 796 according to the US Census. It has a population density of 11 people per square mile which is much lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Whittemore provides its residents with numerous business and organizations. The local businesses include Ben Franklin Crafts, The Galley Restaurant & Bar, and Commercial Savings Bank. There’s also year-round outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, and hunting at local parks like Pine Lake State Park. Organizations in Whittemore include the Kiwanis Club of Algona and Faith United Methodist Church. Additionally, local sporting events are held throughout the year such as softball tournaments and running events at Lions Park.
The population in Whittemore (zip 50598) is 796. There are 12 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Whittemore (zip 50598) is 35, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Whittemore (zip 50598) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Whittemore (zip 50598)
- 60.2% are married
- 4.1% are divorced
- 34.6% are married with children
- 0.9% have children, but are single
Race in Whittemore (zip 50598)
- 96.1% are White
- 3.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander