Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota
MN · FIPS 27173 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,451 | — | #2,531 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,000 | -1.5% | #912 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.1 years | +8.2% | #1,462 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $154,700 | -45.1% | #2,156 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $678 | -41.7% | #2,836 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% | -32.1% | #479 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Yellow Medicine County has a population of 9,451, making it the #2,531 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.1 years, which is 8.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Yellow Medicine County is $74,000, ranking #912 out of 3,222 counties — 1.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.6% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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The median home value in Yellow Medicine County is $154,700 (-45.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $678/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.0%.
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96.1% of residents in Yellow Medicine County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% above the national rate.
About Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota
Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota has a total population of 9,451, making it the 2,531st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Yellow Medicine County is 42.1 years, which is 8.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Yellow Medicine County is $74,000, which ranks #912 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Yellow Medicine County is $154,700, 45.1% below the national median. Renters in Yellow Medicine County pay a median gross rent of $678 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Yellow Medicine County, 19.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.6 min.
Yellow Medicine County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.5%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
All data for Yellow Medicine 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.