Watonwan County, Minnesota
MN · FIPS 27165 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,205 | — | #2,405 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,699 | -4.6% | #1,069 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.8 years | +4.9% | #1,866 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $162,400 | -42.4% | #1,973 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $834 | -28.3% | #1,864 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.2% | +4.7% | #1,576 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Watonwan County has a population of 11,205, making it the #2,405 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Watonwan County is $71,699, ranking #1,069 out of 3,222 counties — 4.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.2% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Watonwan County is $162,400 (-42.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $834/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.8%.
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89.3% of residents in Watonwan County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% below the national rate.
About Watonwan County, Minnesota
Watonwan County, Minnesota has a total population of 11,205, making it the 2,405th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Watonwan County is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Watonwan County is $71,699, which ranks #1,069 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Watonwan County is $162,400, 42.4% below the national median. Renters in Watonwan County pay a median gross rent of $834 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Watonwan County, 17.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.2 min.
Watonwan County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 67.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (30.4%) and Two or More Races (1.2%).
All data for Watonwan 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.