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
60th
Median Household Income $80,084 +6.6% #582 / 3,222
82th
Median Age 41.6 years +6.9% #1,621 / 3,222
50th
Median Home Value $246,100 -12.7% #923 / 3,222
71th
Median Gross Rent $941 -19.1% #1,217 / 3,222
62th
Poverty Rate 8.7% -31.2% #498 / 3,222
85th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.0%
Native Born
4.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$80,084 +6.6% vs nat'l
Rank #582 of 3,222
82th percentile
Per Capita Income
$42,495 +3.0% vs nat'l
Rank #597 of 3,222
81th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.7% −31.2% vs nat'l
Rank #498 of 3,222
85th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.3% −37.4% vs nat'l
Rank #874 of 3,222
73th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.2% −40.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,967 of 3,222
39th percentile
Mean Commute Time
25.3 min −8.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,880 of 3,222
42th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$246,100 −12.7% vs nat'l
Rank #923 of 3,222
71th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$941 −19.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,217 of 3,222
62th percentile
Homeownership Rate
77.4% +20.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,063 of 3,222
67th percentile
77.4% Homeownership

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Health

95.0% of residents in McLeod County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.6% above the national rate.

95.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.0% +3.6% vs nat'l
Rank #645 of 3,222
80th percentile

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.