Olmsted County, Minnesota
MN · FIPS 27109 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 164,498 | — | #419 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $95,406 | +27.0% | #218 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.8 years | -2.8% | #2,617 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $331,700 | +17.7% | #484 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,370 | +17.8% | #342 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | -40.5% | #283 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Olmsted County has a population of 164,498, making it the #419 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.8 years, which is 2.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Olmsted County is $95,406, ranking #218 out of 3,222 counties — 27.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.5% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.
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The median home value in Olmsted County is $331,700 (+17.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,370/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.6%.
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96.4% of residents in Olmsted County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.1% above the national rate.
About Olmsted County, Minnesota
Olmsted County, Minnesota has a total population of 164,498, making it the 419th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Olmsted County is 37.8 years, which is 2.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Olmsted County is $95,406, which ranks #218 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.
The median home value in Olmsted County is $331,700, 17.7% above the national median. Renters in Olmsted County pay a median gross rent of $1,370 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Olmsted County, 49.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.6% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.6 min.
Olmsted County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 75.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (7.5%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (6.4%).
All data for Olmsted 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.