Redwood County, Minnesota

MN · FIPS 27127 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 15,350 #2,136 / 3,222
34th
Median Household Income $67,866 -9.7% #1,356 / 3,222
58th
Median Age 40.5 years +4.1% #1,959 / 3,222
39th
Median Home Value $158,200 -43.9% #2,069 / 3,222
36th
Median Gross Rent $757 -34.9% #2,436 / 3,222
24th
Poverty Rate 13.3% +5.3% #1,595 / 3,222
51th

Demographics

Redwood County has a population of 15,350, making it the #2,136 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.6%
Native Born
2.4%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Redwood County is $67,866, ranking #1,356 out of 3,222 counties — 9.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.3% and unemployment stands at 2.6%.

Median Household Income
$67,866 −9.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,356 of 3,222
58th percentile
Per Capita Income
$34,812 −15.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,625 of 3,222
50th percentile
Poverty Rate
13.3% +5.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,595 of 3,222
51th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.6% −51.7% vs nat'l
Rank #474 of 3,222
85th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.2% −34.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,622 of 3,222
50th percentile
Mean Commute Time
19.2 min −30.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,903 of 3,222
10th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Redwood County is $158,200 (-43.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $757/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.4%.

Median Home Value
$158,200 −43.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,069 of 3,222
36th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$757 −34.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,436 of 3,222
24th percentile
Homeownership Rate
78.4% +21.7% vs nat'l
Rank #895 of 3,222
72th percentile
78.4% Homeownership

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Health

94.1% of residents in Redwood County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.6% above the national rate.

94.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.1% +2.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,019 of 3,222
68th percentile

About Redwood County, Minnesota

Redwood County, Minnesota has a total population of 15,350, making it the 2,136th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Redwood County is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Redwood County is $67,866, which ranks #1,356 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6%.

The median home value in Redwood County is $158,200, 43.9% below the national median. Renters in Redwood County pay a median gross rent of $757 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Redwood County, 22.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.2 min.

Redwood County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.2%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).

All data for Redwood 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.