Wilkin County, Minnesota
MN · FIPS 27167 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,371 | — | #2,785 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $71,410 | -5.0% | #1,093 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.2 years | +8.5% | #1,438 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $182,200 | -35.4% | #1,611 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $564 | -51.5% | #3,104 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% | +11.8% | #1,776 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wilkin County has a population of 6,371, making it the #2,785 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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The median household income in Wilkin County is $71,410, ranking #1,093 out of 3,222 counties — 5.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.1% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Wilkin County is $182,200 (-35.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $564/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.7%.
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96.0% of residents in Wilkin County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.6% above the national rate.
About Wilkin County, Minnesota
Wilkin County, Minnesota has a total population of 6,371, making it the 2,785th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wilkin County is 42.2 years, which is 8.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wilkin County is $71,410, which ranks #1,093 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Wilkin County is $182,200, 35.4% below the national median. Renters in Wilkin County pay a median gross rent of $564 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wilkin County, 23.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 31.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.8 min.
Wilkin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.0%) and Two or More Races (3.2%).
All data for Wilkin 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.