Pennington County, Minnesota
MN · FIPS 27113 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,791 | — | #2,240 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $77,325 | +2.9% | #710 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.6 years | +1.8% | #2,231 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $195,500 | -30.6% | #1,451 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $862 | -25.9% | #1,660 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% | -17.0% | #893 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pennington County has a population of 13,791, making it the #2,240 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Pennington County is $77,325, ranking #710 out of 3,222 counties — 2.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.5% and unemployment stands at 2.9%.
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The median home value in Pennington County is $195,500 (-30.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $862/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.2%.
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95.2% of residents in Pennington County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.8% above the national rate.
About Pennington County, Minnesota
Pennington County, Minnesota has a total population of 13,791, making it the 2,240th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pennington County is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pennington County is $77,325, which ranks #710 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9%.
The median home value in Pennington County is $195,500, 30.6% below the national median. Renters in Pennington County pay a median gross rent of $862 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pennington County, 21.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 14.6 min.
Pennington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.9%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
All data for Pennington 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.