McLeod County, Minnesota
MN · FIPS 27085 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36,798 | — | #1,295 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $80,084 | +6.6% | #582 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.6 years | +6.9% | #1,621 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $246,100 | -12.7% | #923 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $941 | -19.1% | #1,217 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% | -31.2% | #498 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
McLeod County has a population of 36,798, making it the #1,295 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.6 years, which is 6.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in McLeod County is $80,084, ranking #582 out of 3,222 counties — 6.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.7% and unemployment stands at 3.3%.
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The median home value in McLeod County is $246,100 (-12.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $941/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.4%.
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95.0% of residents in McLeod County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% above the national rate.
About McLeod County, Minnesota
McLeod County, Minnesota has a total population of 36,798, making it the 1,295th most populous county in the United States. The median age in McLeod County is 41.6 years, which is 6.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in McLeod County is $80,084, which ranks #582 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3%.
The median home value in McLeod County is $246,100, 12.7% below the national median. Renters in McLeod County pay a median gross rent of $941 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In McLeod County, 20.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.3 min.
McLeod County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.6%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
All data for McLeod 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.