Meeker County, Minnesota

MN · FIPS 27093 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 23,468 #1,712 / 3,222
47th
Median Household Income $75,446 +0.4% #816 / 3,222
75th
Median Age 42.2 years +8.5% #1,437 / 3,222
55th
Median Home Value $249,000 -11.7% #897 / 3,222
72th
Median Gross Rent $904 -22.3% #1,418 / 3,222
56th
Poverty Rate 9.1% -28.0% #587 / 3,222
82th

Demographics

Meeker County has a population of 23,468, making it the #1,712 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.2 years, which is 8.5% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.9%
Native Born
1.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Meeker County is $75,446, ranking #816 out of 3,222 counties — 0.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.1% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.

Median Household Income
$75,446 +0.4% vs nat'l
Rank #816 of 3,222
75th percentile
Per Capita Income
$37,905 −8.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,110 of 3,222
66th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.1% −28.0% vs nat'l
Rank #587 of 3,222
82th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.2% −40.1% vs nat'l
Rank #788 of 3,222
76th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.9% −40.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,009 of 3,222
38th percentile
Mean Commute Time
27.6 min −0.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,355 of 3,222
58th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Meeker County is $249,000 (-11.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $904/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.3%.

Median Home Value
$249,000 −11.7% vs nat'l
Rank #897 of 3,222
72th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$904 −22.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,418 of 3,222
56th percentile
Homeownership Rate
79.3% +23.1% vs nat'l
Rank #752 of 3,222
77th percentile
79.3% Homeownership

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Health

93.4% of residents in Meeker County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% above the national rate.

93.4% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.4% +1.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,280 of 3,222
60th percentile

About Meeker County, Minnesota

Meeker County, Minnesota has a total population of 23,468, making it the 1,712th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Meeker County is 42.2 years, which is 8.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Meeker County is $75,446, which ranks #816 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.

The median home value in Meeker County is $249,000, 11.7% below the national median. Renters in Meeker County pay a median gross rent of $904 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Meeker County, 19.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.6 min.

Meeker County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.4%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).

All data for Meeker 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.