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 | |
| Median Household Income | $84,171 | +12.0% | #447 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.5 years | +9.3% | #1,345 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $285,100 | +1.1% | #702 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $966 | -16.9% | #1,116 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | -26.4% | #639 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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94.1% of residents in Goodhue County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.6% above the national rate.
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.