Goodhue County, Minnesota

MN · FIPS 27049 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 47,943 #1,039 / 3,222
68th
Median Household Income $84,171 +12.0% #447 / 3,222
86th
Median Age 42.5 years +9.3% #1,345 / 3,222
58th
Median Home Value $285,100 +1.1% #702 / 3,222
78th
Median Gross Rent $966 -16.9% #1,116 / 3,222
65th
Poverty Rate 9.3% -26.4% #639 / 3,222
80th

Demographics

Goodhue County has a population of 47,943, making it the #1,039 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.5 years, which is 9.3% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.4%
Native Born
2.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Goodhue County is $84,171, ranking #447 out of 3,222 counties — 12.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.3% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.

Median Household Income
$84,171 +12.0% vs nat'l
Rank #447 of 3,222
86th percentile
Per Capita Income
$43,250 +4.8% vs nat'l
Rank #536 of 3,222
83th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.3% −26.4% vs nat'l
Rank #639 of 3,222
80th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.6% −32.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,031 of 3,222
68th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.9% −17.1% vs nat'l
Rank #928 of 3,222
71th percentile
Mean Commute Time
25.8 min −6.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,753 of 3,222
46th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Goodhue County is $285,100 (+1.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $966/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.8%.

Median Home Value
$285,100 +1.1% vs nat'l
Rank #702 of 3,222
78th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$966 −16.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,116 of 3,222
65th percentile
Homeownership Rate
78.8% +22.4% vs nat'l
Rank #818 of 3,222
75th percentile
78.8% Homeownership

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Health

94.1% of residents in Goodhue County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.6% above the national rate.

94.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.1% +2.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,021 of 3,222
68th percentile

About Goodhue County, Minnesota

Goodhue County, Minnesota has a total population of 47,943, making it the 1,039th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Goodhue County is 42.5 years, which is 9.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Goodhue County is $84,171, which ranks #447 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.

The median home value in Goodhue County is $285,100, 1.1% above the national median. Renters in Goodhue County pay a median gross rent of $966 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Goodhue County, 27.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.8 min.

Goodhue County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.1%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).

All data for Goodhue County, Minnesota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.